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Shirakawa - White River

Name: Shirakawa - White River
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

$17.96 $19.95

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At a Glance: Warm sandalwood - Sweet vanilla & amber - Soft & resinous - Clean, comforting and gentle

Length: 7cm Burn Time: ~20 minutes

Main Notes / Character:
Shirakawa features a bright, smooth sandalwood base with subtle sweetness and just a touch of spice. The scent is soft, airy, and comforting, filling a space without overpowering it. Compared to Horikawa, there’s no cinnamon, giving Shirakawa a fresher, cleaner character.

History / Lineage:
Shirakawa is inspired by the gentle river that flows past Kyoto’s temples and quiet neighbourhoods. Within the Horin range, it is often seen as the cleaner, lighter companion to Horikawa.

Meaning behind the Name:
“Shirakawa” (白川) means “White River,” symbolising purity, clarity, and quiet, flowing stillness.

This is my favourite incense of all time, it’s a light sweet smell, packaging is nice and a small incense holder is provided. The sticks are shorter than other incense but are a little thicker and I find that they smell a bit less smoky than other incense in my collection. It’s nice for relaxation, meditation or if you just want to make a room smell nice.

These are my favourite incense scent ever. I originally learned of Shoyeido by strolling through Kyoto and being beckoned in to their shop by this specific smell. I asked them what they were burning and this was the incense of the day. I had to buy some and burned it every day afterwards. I was so excited to find a seller in Australia to refill with until my next trip over. Thank you!

I have a very similar story but with Horikawa - River Path! The Horin range is so good at drawing you in with their powerful scents.

Thank you so much for your lovely reviews and shopping with us,

Kosta