Shoyeido Special Collections – Incense, Meditation and Kōdō Accessories (20)
Beyond its best-known ranges, Shoyeido's Japanese incense universe extends into a series of special collections and accessories that span modern ambient fragrances, long meditation sticks and the most traditional kōdō practices — all crafted in Kyoto with the same commitment to natural materials.
Incense sticks, powders and gift sets – a collection for every approach
These collections complement Shoyeido's main lines and open new paths into Japanese incense:
Xiang-Do – contemporary incense with clear, identifiable aromas Green tea, lavender, sandalwood, Frankincense, coffee, forest: accessible, direct compositions for everyday use and for anyone discovering Japanese incense for the first time.
Incense Road – incense inspired by the ancient spice routes Sandalwood, Frankincense and spices blended into evocative, refined compositions that trace the origins of aromatic trade across continents.
Morning Zen, Sitting Zen & Evening Zen – long incense sticks for meditation Up to two hours of continuous burn per stick — designed for meditation, yoga and extended moments of stillness. One composition for each part of the day.
Gift sets and assortments Elegant incense gift sets presenting several Shoyeido fragrances in the refined spirit of Kyoto. A natural introduction to the house and a gift worth remembering.
Baikajyu – Plum Blossom incense A Shoyeido classic: precious woods, soft spices and a freshness that evokes the Japanese plum blossom. Balanced, timeless and immediately recognisable.
Incense powders Johin, Gokuhin & Tokusen Aromatic preparations designed to be heated rather than burned — used in traditional kōdō practice to experience the most delicate nuances of Japanese aromatic materials.
White ash and kōdō accessories The essential tools for using incense powders and aromatic woods in the traditional Japanese manner, following the measured, attentive approach of kōdō.
How to use incense sticks and aromatic powders
For incense sticks: place in a stable, heat-resistant holder, light the tip and gently blow out the flame after a few seconds. For powders and aromatic woods: heat them over white ash on a charcoal or kōdō warmer — without direct flame — for a slow, nuanced release of fragrance. Keep the room lightly ventilated in both cases.
These Shoyeido collections make a gift for the genuinely curious — from a first incense stick to a full kōdō practice, there is always something new to discover.