Incense experience

What is Japan’s incense culture?

　One of Japan’s traditional cultures, “Kodo” is an artistic experience that allows you to face your heart while enjoying the scent. It is not just about enjoying the scent, but is a profound culture that has been passed down as a way to deepen your connection with the spirit and nature through the five senses.

　Incense was introduced to Japan about 1,000 years ago and was originally used in religious ceremonies. Later, the culture of mixing and enjoying scents spread among aristocrats in the Heian period, and eventually developed into a refined art in the form of Kodo. At Kodo events, participants have a unique experience of reflecting on nature, the seasons, and philosophical themes while enjoying the subtle differences in scent.

　The characteristic of Japanese incense is that the scent itself is delicate and values harmony. For example, the soft, warm scent of sandalwood and the deep, heavy scent of agarwood are each the culmination of nature and the craftsmanship of the artisans. In addition, the scents express the scenery and emotions of the four seasons, and each one is made to tell a story.

　Enjoying incense is not just about smelling the fragrance, it also calms the mind and provides a moment to face oneself. The scent of incense will bring you quiet time and healing in your busy daily life. In addition to the formal occasions of the incense ceremony, incense enjoyed casually at home is also a wonderful way to experience Japanese culture.

　Japanese incense culture calms the mind and gives you the opportunity to bring harmony and beauty into your daily life. Take a step on this “path of fragrance” and experience the delicate beauty of Japanese tradition and nature.

Hifumi Incense Academy
Representative: Masae Shiina

　She was employed as an aromatherapy instructor at a major aromatherapy school in Tokyo, and is involved in training aromatherapy coordinators.

　In 2007, she opened an aromatherapy school in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture. She has written serials for magazines and has held many business aromatherapy courses for companies. She also sets up booths at events as an astrological aromatherapist.

　After that, she became fascinated with incense, the origin of fragrance, and became a “Kou-shi”. In 2019, she released her original method, “Hifumi Incense Academy: A Fragrance Habit that Nourishes the Soul”!

【Qualifications】
・Kou-shi
・JAA Aromatherapy Instructor
・Japan Herb Promotion Association Herb Advisor
・Medicinal Food Advisor
・Astrological Aromatherapist
・Japanese Tea Ambassador

Contents of the experience

Make your own natural incense.

　In this experience, you can enjoy making your own incense sticks while touching natural incense. Why not try making a soothing scent with your own hands? The experience takes about 60 minutes, and you will hear about the history and types of incense, blend your favorite scent to make incense sticks, and take the finished incense sticks home to use at home.

Location of the experience

Hifumi Incense Academy

　In a setting rich with nature and in quaint Japanese architecture, we hope to share the fun and joy of incense making, a craft that has been passed down along with the history of fragrance.

address

　5-13-7 Jonouchi, Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
*There is a parking space on the premises, so you can come by car.

Experience fee

　Please contact us using the inquiry form.
・We will submit a quote within a few days.
・Discounts are available depending on the number of people participating.
・As an optional service, we can record a video of the experience and give it to you as a “commemorative movie.” Please refer to the quote for details.

Inquiry

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