Kyoto Incense Making Experience in a Traditional Machiya
Overview
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50 minutes
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Create your own original Japanese incense in a traditional Kyoto setting.
In this hands on experience, you will blend natural fragrance ingredients to design a scent that reflects your personal taste and mood.
Incense has been part of Japanese culture for centuries, known as “Kodo” the Way of Incense.
Through this experience, you will not only create your own incense but also discover the cultural meaning and beauty behind it.
What makes this experience special:
Blend over 7 natural fragrance ingredients
Add your favorite aroma oil to create a unique scent
No rules design a fragrance that reflects you
Experience it inside a traditional Kyoto machiya
Relaxing and sensory experience for all travelers
What you get:
- Your own handmade incense sticks
- A one of a kind scent you created yourself
- A meaningful and memorable Kyoto souvenir
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
incense craft Blend over 8 carefully selected natural ingredients with 4+ aroma oils to craft your own original incense, guided by the spirit of traditional Japanese fragrance culture.
What‘s Included
Take-home handmade incense
All incense materials
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Kyoto Incense Making Experience in a Traditional Machiya
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Personalised incense, wonderful instructor
Shuni J,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this experience. The entire process was thoughtfully planned, allowing you to select and blend your favourite fragrances into a personalised incense. The instructor was friendly, communicative, and guided me through each step with great care, making everything easy to follow. I left with my own unique incense, and the whole experience was genuinely enjoyable. Thank you for such a wonderful event!
nice experience, kind stuff
albertobR3718XL,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff was kind and explained clearly every step even if I did not speak Japanese. They also offered tea to us.
Unique Kyoto Experience 10/10
196ryanns,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing, unique experience. Fun and informational. Will accept walk ins but reservations are preferred. Book ahead to reserve your spot.
Great experience
Seaside07401854767,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both guides were very nice and friendly. They have explained everything great and you can put together your own fragrance note. A great souvenir of Japan, because here you have the good smell of incense sticks in your nose all the time and then you can take your own home
Incense experience
慶祐木,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first experience and I really enjoyed it. The way it was taught was easy to understand and I thought anyone could enjoy it easily.
Incense making
726ayanek,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incense making experience. There are many different kinds of fragrances, and I was able to make my own incense! The staff also kindly taught us and we had a fun incense making experience! I am satisfied with the finished incense smelling very good.
Perfect
472cinziar,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was all very friendly and accommodating. it was one of the best experiences my friends and I had. we can recommend this from the heart.
First Incense Making Experience
Travel37920960105,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the experience of making my own incense by mixing my favorite incense from 12 different scents!! I especially enjoyed the process of putting it in the shape of an incense stick! I've been into burning incense at home lately, and I'm looking forward to seeing what my incense will smell like when it's fired. It was a good experience to do while relaxing in a calm atmosphere on the second floor of our house which is very Kyoto! Thank you very much.
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