Shoyeido Kunjyukan

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Shoyeido Kunjyukan

Experience Japan’s ‘fragrance culture’ at this 300-year-old incense shop in Kyoto.

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Kunjyukan, operated by Shoyeido, is a hub for information on incense with over 300 years of history. On the first floor is Koh-labo "Exploring Incense", offering a variety of interactive fragrance experiences.

Three Foh-Box suspended from the ceiling provide a unique experience; immersing the upper body inside the box surrounds one with different types of fragrances. There’s also a Large Log of Sandalwood for tactile and olfactory enjoyment, Fragrance Pole that release the scent of raw incense ingredients upon pressing a pump, and miniature displays of traditional incense-making processes, all conveying the allure of incense.

The Shogin Lobby connected to the entrance hosts various workshops and exhibitions related to incense. The Shouju Gallery, accessible only during exhibitions, showcases various materials related to scents. Next door, Shoyeido Kyoto main store offers a tour of the incense manufacturing process by reservation.

Highlights

  • Over 300 years of history in the incense business, offering free fragrance experiences.
  • Learn about Japan’s traditional fragrance culture through various interactive features.
  • Hosts occasional workshops and experience programs related to incense.
  • Offers tours of the incense manufacturing process by reservation.

Photos

  • Koh-labo "Exploring Incense" features three unique Foh-Box.

    Koh-labo "Exploring Incense" features three unique Foh-Box.

  • Fragrance Pole emit the scent of raw incense ingredients.

    Fragrance Pole emit the scent of raw incense ingredients.

  • Miniature displays of traditional incense-making processes from the Edo period.

    Miniature displays of traditional incense-making processes from the Edo period.

  •  Shogin Lobby is used for workshops, exhibitions, and as a relaxation space.

    Shogin Lobby is used for workshops, exhibitions, and as a relaxation space.

  • Offers learning experiences about Japan's traditional 'fragrance' culture.

    Offers learning experiences about Japan's traditional 'fragrance' culture.

  • A hub for disseminating information about incense curated by Shoyeido Incense Co.

    A hub for disseminating information about incense curated by Shoyeido Incense Co.

Reviews

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  • 秦晴

    這兒有賣茶會所用的薰香,還有書房等空間所使用的線香哦,以及隨身攜帶的香包~~

Details

Name in Japanese
松栄堂 薫習館(くんじゅうかん)
Postal Code
604-0857
Address
Karasuma Nijo, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-212-5590
Holiday
Irregular holidays
Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm
*Incense factory tour requires a reservation at least a week in advance (Mon-Fri, 10:00am – 11:30am, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, approx. 40 minutes)
Admission
Free
Directions
(1) 3 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Marutamachi Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line
(2) 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)