Shoyeido

Shoyeido Genji Kaorisho Incense Series

Name: Shoyeido Genji Kaorisho Incense Series
Brand: Shoyeido
SKU: 5762172000000
Price: 22.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$22.00 USD

Variants

An Incense Series Inspired by Subtle Elegance

About the Genji “Kaori-sho” Series

The Genji “Kaori-sho” series is inspired by the world of The Tale of Genji, reflecting its refined sensibility and elegant atmosphere through fragrance. Each incense is composed to suggest subtle shifts of mood and scene, drawing on natural aromatic materials to express quiet beauty and cultural depth.

Rather than depicting a single moment, the series invites a layered appreciation of scent, where impressions unfold gently and leave a graceful resonance in the space.

Please note that packaging may be changed, or items may be discontinued without prior notice due to manufacturing circumstances.

Specifications

This series includes 15 fragrance variants across several distinct packaging formats (stick, coil, cone, and pressed incense). Because genuine differences exist between formats, specifications are grouped below by shared packaging type; only fragrance and a brief scent description are listed per variant within each group.

Common specifications — Mini incense sticks, 20-minute burn (Hanachirusato, Miotsukushi, Utsuroi, Hachisu, Yamasato)

Shape: Mini-size incense sticks
Maker: Shoyeido
Package: Paper box
Quantity: 20 sticks
Stick length: approx. 2.76 in (7 cm)
Burn time: approx. 20 minutes
Package size: 0.98 in × 0.98 in × 3.23 in (2.5 cm × 2.5 cm × 8.2 cm)

Hanachirusato — Sweet, refreshing scent of tachibana (mandarin orange) blossoms.
Miotsukushi — Deep, rich agarwood scent evoking Genji's concern for Lady Akashi.
Utsuroi — Traditional Japanese-style scent inspired by blooming plum blossoms.
Hachisu — Serene, calming scent inspired by the lotus flower.
Yamasato — Slightly bittersweet, chrysanthemum-like autumn scent evoking a quiet mountain village.

Common specifications — Mini incense sticks, 15-minute burn (Taruhi, Kahotori, Utakata)

Shape: Mini-size incense sticks
Maker: Shoyeido
Fragrance category: Traditional scent
Package: Paper box
Quantity: 20 sticks
Weight: approx. 30 g
Stick length: approx. 2.76 in (7 cm)
Burn time: approx. 15 minutes
Package size: 3.54 in × 3.27 in × 0.35 in (9 cm × 8.3 cm × 0.9 cm)

Taruhi — Elegant scent inspired by the narcissus flower.
Kahotori — Cool, sweet, refreshing scent.
Utakata — Traditional-style scent.

Common specifications — Pressed incense, inko (Koubai, Wakana Ge)

Shape: Pressed incense (inko)
Maker: Shoyeido
Package: Paper bag
Quantity: 30 pieces

Koubai — Plum-blossom-scented, plum-flower-shaped pressed incense.
Wakana Ge — Plum-blossom-scented, plum-flower-shaped pressed incense.

Hahakigi

Shape: Stick-type incense
Quantity: 20 sticks total (4 fragrances × 5 sticks each)
Includes a simple incense stand

Agarwood, sandalwood, and other fragrances representing the ideal women described by the characters in the "Hahakigi" chapter.

Yomo no Mizu

Shape: Coil-type incense
Quantity: 8 coils (4 fragrances × 2 coils each), includes incense stand
Package size: approx. 3.94 in × 3.94 in × 0.47 in (10 cm × 10 cm × 1.2 cm)

Water-ripple-shaped incense in colors symbolizing the four cardinal directions (blue: east, vermilion: south, white: west, purple: north), in agarwood, sandalwood, and other fragrances.

Otome

Shape: Cone-type incense
Fragrance category: Woody scent
Quantity: 20 cones (4 fragrances × 5 cones each)
Weight: approx. 132 g
Package size: 5.51 in × 5.51 in × 0.67 in (14 cm × 14 cm × 1.7 cm)

Agarwood, sandalwood, and other fragrances.

Enishi

Shape: Stick-type incense
Fragrance category: Powdery floral scent
Quantity: 20 sticks total (4 fragrances × 5 sticks each)
Stick length: approx. 2.76 in (7 cm)
Burn time: approx. 20 minutes
Package size: 3.31 in × 3.54 in × 0.35 in (8.4 cm × 9 cm × 0.9 cm)

A gorgeous violet-based scent for Tamakazura, paired with three traditional, elegant scents representing her suitors (Higekuro, Kashiwagi, and Prince Hotaru).