Kyoto Incense
Yamadamatsu is a historic Kyoto incense house founded in 1772, originally dealing in medicinal herbs before the Yamada family specialised in traditional incense. For over 250 years, they have blended incense in-house using refined woods like aloeswood and sandalwood, creating fragrances that balance heritage craftsmanship with a quiet, timeless style.
Yamadamatsu Incense Lines
Karaku Line
Karaku Line
Full Range
Yamadamatsu — Quiet Tradition of Kyoto Incense
Founded in Kyoto in 1772, Yamadamatsu began as a family-run medicinal herb shop before evolving into a dedicated incense maker rooted in traditional Japanese fragrance culture. For over 250 years, the Yamada family has refined the art of blending, drawing on time-honoured methods and carefully selected natural materials to create incense deeply connected to kōdō and tradition. Their compositions favour high-quality sandalwood, aloeswood, and herbal notes, crafted with restraint and clarity to highlight the natural character of each ingredient. Known for their understated, balanced style, Yamadamatsu incense reflects a quiet, grounded elegance that carries Kyoto’s long incense tradition into modern life.