Koh House sells Japanese incense in the tradition of Kōdō, part of an incense culture that began with Buddhism's arrival 1,400 years ago: jinkoh sticks, sandalwood nerikoh, a bronze burner, an aromatic wood sample set and a brass holder.
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Koh House preserves the tradition of Japanese incense — Kōdō, the "way of fragrance" — through carefully sourced incense sticks, kneaded incense, and rare aromatic woods.
A 1,400-year tradition
Japanese incense culture began with the arrival of Buddhism in the 6th century. Aromatic wood was treasured by emperors and shoguns; by the Muromachi era it had been codified into Kōdō, the "way of fragrance," practiced at Ashikaga Yoshimasa's Silver Pavilion. Even today, incense rises in shrines, tea rooms, and home altars across Japan.
Selected pieces
- Jinkoh Premium Incense Sticks, 100 in Paulownia Box — ¥8,500
- Sandalwood Nerikoh Kneaded Incense, 30g — ¥12,000
- Bronze Incense Burner with Lid, 15cm — ¥18,500
- Aromatic Wood Sample Set of 5, Wooden Box — ¥24,000
- Brass Incense Holder, Round 10cm — ¥4,800
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