Shoyeido:Over 300 Years of Incense Craftsmanship in Kyoto

Shoyeido is one of Kyoto’s most iconic incense houses, with a history spanning over three centuries. Renowned for its refined craftsmanship, it holds a significant place in Japan’s incense culture. In addition to incense, the brand also offers a wide range of incense-related tools and accessories.

Craftsmanship & Features

Natural Ingredients
Shoyeido is committed to using natural aromatic materials, sourced from regions such as China, India, and Southeast Asia. These include precious ingredients like agarwood, sandalwood, and cinnamon—many of which are also valued in traditional herbal practices.

Tradition Meets Innovation
While preserving centuries-old incense-making techniques, the brand also embraces modern innovation, creating new fragrances that suit contemporary lifestyles.

Diverse Product Range
From traditional incense used in religious ceremonies to products for tea ceremonies, study rooms, and everyday home fragrance—Shoyeido offers stick incense, cone incense, coil incense, sachets, and even natural insect-repelling incense.