Japanese Incense Ceremony: Koh-do Online Courses

Experience the Japanese Incense Ceremony, Koh-do, with online courses that guide you in creating daily rituals, cultivating mindfulness, and appreciating the timeless art of fragrance.

Koh-do, or The Way of Incense, is the Japanese Incense Ceremony—a refined and meditative art practiced for centuries as one of Japan’s classical traditions. Unlike tea or flowers, the aromatic woods used in Koh-do—especially Kyara, the highest grade of agarwood—have always been rare and precious. Historically, Kyara has been valued higher than gold by weight. This scarcity has preserved Koh-do as an art of quiet refinement, experienced by only a few. Yet it is not only about rarity. In today’s fast-paced world, Koh-do offers a way to slow down, enter a flow state, and reconnect with your senses and inner purpose, much like the philosophy of Ikigai. While Kyara remains precious, high-quality agarwood from Vietnam and sandalwood from India are more accessible and suitable for beginners worldwide. This means you can experience Koh-do without needing rare materials. A distinctive feature of the Renshin School of Incense is the use of Neri-koh, or Juku-koh™ : Fermented Incense, alongside aromatic woods. This blend has origins in the Heian period, and reviving this tradition reflects our spirit of returning to essential values and honoring the timeless beauty of incense. Through Mon-koh, listening to incense, you are invited to cultivate stillness, to listen to the quiet voice within, and to remember what truly matters—your purpose, the calling of your soul, and the delicate interconnection between human life and the natural world. In this way, the practice becomes not only a personal journey of awakening but also a gentle offering toward a more peaceful planet.

You will learn practical techniques for using incense to create a calming atmosphere, support mindfulness, and enrich moments of reflection, creativity, or personal ritual. Whether you wish to start your morning with clarity, mark transitions in your day, or prepare for restful sleep, incense can become a gentle companion on your path to more intentional living.

This live 30-minute online session is the perfect way to explore the essence of Koh-do in a friendly, relaxed format. You will learn about the history and philosophy of the Japanese Incense Ceremony, the distinctive approach of the Renshin School of Incense, and how aromatic woods and Juku-koh™: Fermented Incense are used in practice. The session will also include a demonstration and time for your questions. After the live event, you will receive access to the recording for one month, so you can revisit the experience at your own pace.

【How to Reserve your Online Lesson】

To reserve your lesson, please email us at eriyo@arts-wellness.com.  We will let you know the schedule and send you a secure payment link via Square.  If you prefer PayPal, just let us know. 

1. Incense in Japan

2. How to Prepare the Incense Cup

3. Japanese Incense Ceremony for Wellbeing

1.  What is incense?

2.  Agarwood

3.  Sandalwood

4.  Frankincense

5.  Myrrh

6.  Amber

7.  Incense Sachet

8.  Powder Incense

9.  Neri-koh 

10. Incense Cones 

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