Kyoto and Incense
When you think of fragrance in Kyoto, what kind of scent comes to mind? Is it a Japanese fragrance such as sandalwood or cypress?
In fact, there are many stores in Kyoto where you can experience fragrance. In this issue, we would like to introduce three stores that we particularly recommend.
Shoeido" with 300 years of history
Shoeido has been loved for over 300 years for its soft fragrance that harmonizes with space.
The spiral-shaped incense from the "Horikawa Series," which is also used in Japanese inns and ryotei restaurants, is a recommended product with a long-lasting fragrance. Six types with different characteristics are available within the same series, including "Horikawa," which has an attractive sweet aroma, and "Muromachi," which is cool and mellow, so you will be able to find one that suits your taste. There is also a stick type that is easy to try.
It is also nice to burn it at the entrance or other places to provide fragrant hospitality.
Koriyakudo, a fragrance that blends into your daily life
The next company we will introduce is Korotokudo, which has a history dating back to the third year of Bunroku era. Korotokudo offers a wide variety of products that reflect the fragrance of the times while respecting the traditions of the past.
The main series of incense sticks are characterized not only by their fragrance but also by their colorful appearance.
The design blends easily into your space and brightens your mood. We recommend that you think of the recipient and choose a color that suits them.
In addition to incense, Korotokudo also sells "Korotokudo Candles".
The soft colors are lovely and add color to your life.
Based on the concept of "Scent of an Era," five types are available: Heian, Muromachi, Azuchi-Momoyama, Edo, and Modern. Candles engraved with the year symbolizing each period have a special feeling that sets them apart from the rest.
We hope you will try our products, which you will enjoy not only for their fragrance but also for their appearance.
Put the fragrance in the palm of your hand, Kosaikado
Lastly, we would like to introduce you to the products of Kosaikado, where you can enjoy casual fragrances. In addition to incense, Kosaikado offers a wide range of other products such as kneaded perfumes, lip balms, and sprays.
With the theme of tone, the "Kyo-no-Tone" series offers a sandalwood-based fragrance.
The titles are all so beautiful that you will want to read them out loud, such as "Suikinkutsu in the Underworld," "Brahma Bell on the Shore of the Beyond," and "Kiyomizu no Yomitsutsu. In addition to the fragrance preference, it is also good to decide on the atmosphere of the title.
Among them, Kosaikado's kneaded perfume is an attractive item with a palm-sized design. They are also suitable for carrying around, making them a small change of pace in one's daily life. Kosaikado also offers a pop series called "Hana no Keri Kosui," or flowery perfume paste, as well as a series of perfumes with impressive, dignified packaging. The designs are easy to use for all ages and genders, making them ideal as souvenirs.
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How was it? We hope you will experience the luxury of choosing a fragrance in Kyoto.
You can take home the scents you find here and reflect on the memories of your trip.
