Experience

Incense sticks are, without a doubt, one of the most well-known forms of traditional Japanese incense.
Since ancient times, they have been referred to as “messengers of devotion.” It is believed that the fragrance of incense purifies both body and mind, awakening the Buddha-nature within each of us.

Incense sticks are also said to be “messengers of the Buddha,” carrying our prayers to the divine on the rising smoke.

In this experience, you will create your own incense sticks using the rich, calming scent of Jinkō (aloeswood), known as the “king of fragrant woods.”

◇◆Experience Schedule◆◇
Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru

Please arrive and check in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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Incense Workshop – Learn how to enjoy and appreciate traditional incense
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Incense Stick-Making Experience
– Blend and shape the incense
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Your incense will need to dry for 2-3 days at home before it is ready.
Experience ends / Take your incense home

Note:
We will provide gloves and containers for you to take your incense home.

～Incense Workshop～
In this workshop, you will learn about the characteristics of various incense ingredients while enjoying the process of smelling and experiencing their unique fragrances.
※You can shorten the experience time by skipping the workshop. (The experience fee remains the same.)

～Incense Stick-Making～
You will blend your own fragrance.

★ Choose your favourite scents from 14 to 16 different incense ingredients and blend them to create your personalised fragrance.
★ Even if you select the same ingredients, slight differences in the proportions can change the fragrance, allowing you to create your very own "original scent."

Note:
Jinkō (Aloeswood) – One of the most renowned fragrant woods. It is made from resin that solidifies within the leaves of an evergreen tree from the Euphorbiaceae family, and is a highly rare and valuable fragrance material, with only a few trees yielding the resin in a large forest.

All ingredients are 100% natural.

You will shape the incense using a special moulding machine to form your incense sticks.
Why not enjoy making your own incense sticks in this fun and creative experience?

Note:
If you arrive more than 20 minutes late for the start of the experience, the session may not be carried out. In such cases, no refunds will be issued. Thank you for your understanding.