Tokyo Japanese Incense Ceremony and Mindfulness Class

Tokyo, Japan
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

The history of Japan’s fragrance culture began in 538 with a single piece of driftwood, agarwood, that washed ashore on Awaji Island. After that, through the Heian, Kamakura, and Edo periods, it was loved by nobles, military commanders, and townspeople, and fragrance culture blossomed. Today, Kodo, the Way of Fragrance, is attracting international attention as a uniquely Japanese traditional culture and part of “wa,” Japanese culture.

You can enjoy unique Japan's fregrance culture world
・Learn about Japan's fragrance culture
・Experience fragrance play and Kodo, the Way of Fragrance, traditions that have continued since the Heian period
・Create your own fragrance and take it home
・Learn simple ways to enjoy fragrance at home
・Discover mindfulness methods that fill the heart through fragrance

What's included

  • Fragrance ingredients to be created

What to expect

From Japan We provide a place where you can experience and feel Japanese wisdom and philosophy through fragrance play, a traditional Japanese culture that has been cherished since the Heian period.

1. About the History of Japan’s Fragrance Culture
You can touch the history of Japan’s fragrance culture cross over periods, it was loved by nobles, military commanders, and townspeople, and fragrance culture blossomed.

2. Monkō Experience: Listening to Fragrance
Participants will actually experience how to listen to fragrance. We will explain the types of fragrant woods and the distinctive aromas of each. Participants will touch the fragrant woods and sense them for themselves.

3. Fragrance-Making Experience
Participants will combine fragrance ingredients to create their own original scent.
You may take it home as a scented sachet.

4. Fragrance and Mindfulness
Monkō can also be called a form of modern mindfulness.We will show you how to casually enjoy the monkō experience you had today anytime and anywhere.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at ground level outside Exit 3 of Kayabacho Station.

End point

Meet at ground level outside Exit 3 of Kayabacho Station.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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