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  • Nippon Kodo Shikun Jinkoh Aloeswood Japanese incense sticks with 80 sticks, featuring a warm woody aloeswood fragrance for meditation, relaxation and daily rituals

Nippon Kodo

Nippon Kodo Shikun Jinkoh Aloeswood Incense Sticks – Japanese Incense (80 Sticks)

Regular price £17.99

Shikun Jinkoh by Nippon Kodo is a balanced Japanese incense centred around the distinctive aroma of jinkoh (aloeswood). Warm, woody and subtly spiced it offers a smooth and refined fragrance that slowly unfolds as it burns, bringing depth and tranquillity to any space. Revered for centuries, aloeswood is one of the most prized ingredients in traditional incense, valued for its richness and complexity. Shikun Jinkoh is a wonderful introduction to aloeswood incense and a timeless choice for those drawn to deeper, wood-led fragrances. 

  • Key fragrance notes: Aloeswood/Agarwood 
  • Contents: 80 sticks 
  • Burn time: Approx 25 mins each
  • Sensing silver mini incense holder sold separately
  • Worldwide shipping available

Japanese incense is widely regarded as the finest in the world, known for its clean burn, premium ingredients and refined fragrance.

FAQs

  • Incense is made from a blend of natural aromatic ingredients - typically woods, resins, herbs, and essential oils that are ground, mixed, and shaped into sticks.

  • You can use incense as often as you like, it really depends on your space and your routine. For most people, one stick a day or a few times a week is ideal. The key is to burn it in a well-ventilated area, allowing the scent to linger naturally without overwhelming the air. Because our incense is made from pure, natural ingredients, it’s gentle enough for regular use, perfect for morning rituals, evening wind-downs, or quiet moments throughout the week.

  • Incense isn’t harmful when it’s made from natural ingredients and burned in moderation with good airflow. The concern comes from synthetic incense, which often contains artificial fragrances, charcoal, and chemical binders that can release irritants when burned.

  • Both create atmosphere in different ways, but it really depends on what’s inside them.

    Most candles on the market are made with synthetic fragrance oils and paraffin wax, which release toxins and soot when burned. It’s something many people aren’t aware of. The glow feels calm, but the air quality often isn’t.

    Our natural Japanese incense burns cleanly and naturally, giving you scent that’s beautiful and better for your space.

    So while both can set a mood, if you care about what you’re breathing, natural incense is the cleaner, more conscious choice.

  • Yes! Japanese incense has a light, refined fragrance that won’t overwhelm small rooms. Just crack a window if you prefer an even softer diffusion.

  • Japanese incense tends to be more refined and gentle compared to Western incense. It’s designed to create a soft, calm atmosphere rather than a heavy, smoky one.