Founded in 1921, Shunkohdo is a long-established incense house based in the Osu district of Nagoya, with a history spanning more than a century.
Focusing on traditional aromatic woods such as kyara, aloeswood, and sandalwood, the company offers a wide range of incense-related items including incense sticks, powdered incense, and scented sachets, while also providing consultation services related to fragrance and aromatic woods.
Representative Incense That Expresses Shunkohdo’s World of Scent
Shunkohdo’s incense is characterized by layered fragrances that respect the natural individuality of aromatic woods.
Below are four representative items that offer a clear introduction to this approach.
Kyara & Vietnamese Aloeswood Trial Set
A sampler centered on kyara and Vietnamese aloeswood, allowing you to compare subtle differences in fragrance in small quantities.
It provides an accessible way to experience the character and tonal variations of aromatic woods, making it well suited as an introduction to Shunkohdo’s incense.
An incense named after the historically renowned aromatic wood “Ranjatai.”
Built on an aloeswood base, it offers a calm and composed fragrance, ideal for moments of quiet reflection.
An incense inspired by wisteria blossoms, with a soft and refined impression.
The harmony between aromatic woods and floral imagery leaves a gentle, lingering finish.
A fragrance evocative of springtime scenery in Yoshino.
Mild and approachable, it blends naturally into everyday moments while subtly conveying a sense of the season.
Shunkohdo’s Approach to Crafting Fragrance
Rather than asserting itself strongly, Shunkohdo’s incense is designed to sit quietly within a space and alongside the user’s state of mind.
The careful selection of materials and refined blending sensibility cultivated over many decades continue to resonate naturally within modern life.
For those who wish to experience Japanese aesthetics and a sense of time through fragrance, incense from Shunkohdo offers a thoughtful and reliable choice.
