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Shoyeido

Karaku Incense Co., Kyoto, Japan

What Shoyeido is known for

Shoyeido has made incense in Kyoto since 1705, spanning twelve generations of the same family business. Its incense is still handcrafted there using traditional recipes and aged raw materials, including aged agarwood and sandalwood in the Xiang-do Master's line.

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Best for — Twelve generations since 1705 — aged agarwood, sandalwood, and the Xiang-do Master's line.

Handcrafted in Kyoto using traditional recipes and aged raw materials.

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Opening hours

  • Monday–Sunday 09:00-18:00

Recorded from a current source · checked 2026-08-06. Hours can change; confirm before travelling.

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