Japanese Incense Sticks Nippon Shoutenkoh

Product description Japanese Incense Sticks Nippon Shoutenkoh

Nippon Kodo Shoutenkoh incense sticks captivate with a traditional herbal fragrance that has a warm, lightly spiced character, evoking the atmosphere of Japanese temples and ancient incense blends. The composition is centered around aromatic shōyaku herbs, while a natural base of tabu bark helps the stick burn calmly and evenly. Thanks to the extra-long format, you can enjoy the fragrance for approximately 3 hours — perfect for meditation, ceremonies, or an evening when you want the scent to slowly fill the entire space.

Why choose Nippon Shoutenkoh incense sticks?

• Traditional herbal, lightly spiced Japanese fragrance — warm, calm, and deep
• Perfect for long meditations, ceremonies, and deep relaxation
• Exceptional burn time of up to 3 hours — one stick lasts through an entire meditation session or ceremony without interruption
• Stick length of nearly 40 cm — designed for demanding and long-lasting use
• Natural ingredients
• Even and clean burn thanks to tabu powder made from the bark of Machilus thunbergii
• Coreless incense sticks — subtle fragrance, minimal smoke
• 400 years of tradition in the Japanese art of incense

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 5 boxes of incense sticks.

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