Nippon Kodo Kohden Sandalwood – 40 Japanese Incense Sticks

Kohden Sandalwood by Nippon Kodo is a Japanese incense with a gentle and pleasant sandalwood composition. Japanese mugwort and ginger complement the warm woody fragrance, giving this variety from the Kohden series a delicately aromatic and spicy character.

The incense sticks are made in Japan and presented in a paulownia wood box. The traditional Karakusa design, with its flowing leaves and scrolling vines, highlights the classic Japanese aesthetic of the series. The box contains 40 incense sticks without bamboo cores and a small ceramic holder.

Soft, woody sandalwood fragrance

At the heart of Kohden Sandalwood is the soft fragrance of sandalwood, which Nippon Kodo combines with Japanese mugwort (Yomogi) and ginger. These ingredients add further aromatic and spicy nuances to the woody base without diminishing its gentle character.

The complete formula of this incense blend is not disclosed. No additional aromatic ingredients are therefore assumed beyond sandalwood, Japanese mugwort and ginger.

Kohden – passing on aromatic traditions

The Japanese name Kohden (香伝) reflects the idea of passing on fragrances: koh means “fragrance”, while den means “to convey” or “to pass on”. The series is inspired by aromatic materials and fragrances that were once transmitted along ancient trade routes between the Orient and Japan.

These Japanese incense sticks measure approximately 14 cm in length, have no bamboo core and burn for around 30 minutes. Kohden Sandalwood thus combines the classic aromatic wood sandalwood with two distinctive accompanying aromatic notes to create a gentle and balanced composition.

Features of Nippon Kodo Kohden Sandalwood

• Manufacturer: Nippon Kodo
• Origin: Japan
• Fragrance: gentle sandalwood, aromatic and slightly spicy
• Known aromatic ingredients: sandalwood, Japanese mugwort and ginger
• Contents: 40 incense sticks and 1 ceramic holder
• Length: approx. 14 cm
• Burning time: approx. 30 min per stick
• Type: Japanese incense sticks without bamboo cores
• Packaging: paulownia wood box