Founded in Sakai, Osaka, Shochikudo is a specialized incense manufacturer rooted in an area often regarded as the birthplace of Japanese incense. The company preserves traditional incense-making techniques while carefully blending natural aromatic materials sourced from around the world. By honoring time-established methods and drawing out the inherent character of each ingredient, Shochikudo creates incense suitable for both temple use and everyday offerings, continuing to share Japan’s fragrance culture today.
Main Products
“Sandalwood Shoju” is Shochikudo’s top-brand incense. It is skillfully blended with several types of sandalwood, including the finest Indian “Rōzan” sandalwood, and further enriched with 16 kinds of traditional herbs and aromatic ingredients. The result is a refined and dignified sandalwood fragrance that highlights the purity and elegance of this precious material.
“Agarwood Miyako no Kaori” is a high-grade incense created from a balanced blend of several types of agarwood, combined with 14 kinds of traditional herbs and 10 kinds of aromatic ingredients. It is characterized by a noble and deeply layered agarwood fragrance, reminiscent of the atmosphere of historic temples, expressing a sense of depth and formality.
Through traditional craftsmanship and carefully selected natural materials, Shochikudo’s incense brings a quiet and graceful presence to moments of reflection and daily life, conveying the beauty of Japan through fragrance.
