A natural fragrance inspired by the ancient forest in Japan.

Kitayama cedar, carefully cultivated in Keihoku, the quiet northern countryside of Kyoto — once known as the inner retreat of Japan’s ancient capital — is richly blended into this incense in the form of essential oil and finely ground wood powder.

Known for its tall, straight growth reaching toward the sky, Kitayama cedar is also prized for its pure fragrance, nurtured in the clear mountain air. Its scent is fresh and clean, yet gently soft, quietly permeating deep into the senses.

For centuries, trees have accompanied human life, offering comfort and healing to body and mind. Among their gifts, scent speaks quietly yet profoundly to our senses. This incense is crafted from rare tree essential oils, natural wood powders, and precious resins that can only be harvested in limited quantities. No artificial fragrances are used — only the pure, natural aroma of the Japanese forest itself. The result is a completely new type of incense that evokes the feeling of being surrounded by nature.

*The incense sticks come beautifully wrapped in a white paper carefully stored in a kiri (paulownia) wood box that is perfect for storage.

*This Kousaido incense will not work with Kungyokudo incense holder due to the size of the incense stick.