Japanese Incense Sticks Nippon Koju Yama

Product description Japanese Incense Sticks Nippon Koju Yama

Nippon Koju Yama incense sticks belong to the prestigious KOJU 1575 collection by Nippon Kodo, a line that honors the legacy of Japanese fragrance master Koju, who served at the imperial court in the 16th century. The collection is defined by sophisticated fragrance compositions that blend traditional aromatic ingredients with refined perfumery notes.

How does Nippon Koju Yama smell?

Yama, meaning mountain in Japanese, brings together the scents of Japanese cedar, rare agarwood, and Mediterranean cistus labdanum. Cedar lends the composition a fresh, dry woody character, while agarwood adds deeper, warm, and subtly resinous tones. Cistus labdanum, an aromatic Mediterranean shrub, is known for its rich balsamic scent with faintly herbal and leathery nuances. Together, they create a full, layered aroma in which the freshness of wood gradually interweaves with the warmth of resins.

Why choose Nippon Koju Yama incense sticks?

• Rich woody-resinous character - agarwood, Japanese cedar, and cistus labdanum
• Koju 1575 line - a collection inspired by the artistry of Japanese fragrance master Koju, whose tradition Nippon Kodo has carried on since the 16th century.
• Designer packaging - the elegant box for the entire collection was designed by French designer Fred Néry, who gave it a distinctive artistic style.
• Coreless / bamboo-free - the sticks are pressed purely from fragrance material, resulting in a cleaner burn and minimal smoke.
• A Japanese manufacturer with history - Nippon Kodo is one of the longest-established incense makers in the world.

Nippon Kodo – over 400 years of Japanese fragrance tradition

Nippon Kodo is one of the most respected and renowned incense manufacturers in the world. Their story began over 400 years ago, when master perfumers created aromatic compositions for the Japanese imperial court. Deep knowledge of precious woods, herbs, and natural aromatic materials has been passed down from generation to generation, forming the foundation of everything Nippon Kodo creates to this day. Every stick carries a piece of that tradition — precise craftsmanship, finely balanced fragrances, and the distinctly Japanese sensitivity for harmony and detail.

How to use incense sticks?

1. Light the tip of the stick and let it glow for a moment.
2. Extinguish the flame with a quick wave of your hand.
3. Place the stick in a dedicated incense holder or insert it into sand.
4. Once the stick has finished burning, ventilate the room.

Find our tips on how to choose the right incense sticks for you on our blog.

Safety warning: Never leave a burning incense stick unattended. Do not use incense sticks near flammable objects. Do not inhale the smoke directly. Keep out of reach of children.

* Information for business partners: Wholesale packaging contains 6 boxes of incense sticks.

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