Shoyeido

Shoyeido - Centuries of Kyoto Incense Craft

Founded in the early 18th century in Kyoto, the heart of Japan’s cultural and spiritual life, Shoyeido has been creating fine incense for over 300 years. Established by the Hata family, Shoyeido began as a supplier of aromatic woods and medicinal herbs before devoting itself fully to the art of incense, refining a craft deeply connected to Buddhist ritual, tea ceremony, and daily contemplation.

For generations, Shoyeido has carefully preserved its classical formulas while also embracing thoughtful innovation. Using natural sandalwood, aloeswood, spices, and botanicals, each blend is composed with balance, subtlety, and harmony in mind. Their incense is known for its smooth, refined character, never heavy, never overpowering, inviting calm rather than commanding attention.

From temple offerings to modern living spaces, Shoyeido incense continues to carry Kyoto’s quiet elegance into everyday life, bridging centuries of tradition with the rhythms of the present.