Osagawa Nisaburo Shoten Zukoh – Container Series (Japanese Fragrance)

Zukoh Series (Container Type) – Japanese Fragrance

Osagawa Nisaburo Shoten's Zukoh Series (Container Type) offers traditional incense powder presented in compact containers designed for convenient carrying and everyday use.

Zukoh is a traditional incense powder used in Buddhist practice and is often described as a purifying incense. It is typically blended with sandalwood as its central ingredient. Historically, similar aromatic powders were applied to the body in ancient India, and this practice later spread to Japan along with Buddhism.

This Japanese Fragrance line brings together single-note scents inspired by classic Japanese sensory imagery — sandalwood, cherry blossom, and matcha — for a gentle, familiar aroma reminiscent of Japan.

Fragrance Variations

Sandalwood
A zukoh generously made with Indian sandalwood. Beyond its natural sweetness, subtle spicy notes from blended herbal ingredients can also be sensed.

Sakura
A zukoh with a soft, delicate cherry blossom fragrance, ideal for those who love the scent of sakura.

Matcha
A zukoh with a gentle matcha fragrance, evoking the calm atmosphere of a Japanese tea ceremony.

Zukoh from this series may be applied lightly to the hands as part of customary preparation, or enjoyed whenever a subtle Japanese fragrance is desired. The compact container design allows for minimal handling, supporting ease of use in daily life.

Product Specifications

Content Weight: 6g (each container)
Container Size: Approx. 2.17 x 0.87 in (5.5 x 2.2 cm, diameter x height)

Complete Set (All 9 Scents)

This set includes one container of each of the nine zukoh fragrances across the full Container Series: Sandalwood, Sakura, and Matcha from this Japanese Fragrance line, together with Gokujyo Zukoh, Kanbi Zukoh, and Johin Zukoh from the Traditional line, and White Sage, Lavender, and Yuzu from the Refresh & Relax Fragrance line. See each line's product page for details on individual fragrances; container size and content weight are the same for every item as listed above.