Tokyo: Custom Incense Making Workshop in Shibuya
- Create your own Japanese incense in the heart of Shibuya. Blend natural scents, shape your design, and take home a handmade souvenir for a relaxing memory of Tokyo!
What to expect
Your journey begins with the art of matcha: you will learn the precise techniques to whisk your very own bowl of rich, velvety matcha using a traditional bamboo chasen. Once your fresh matcha is expertly prepared, you can sip and savor its deep flavors while transitioning into the tranquil world of Japanese fragrance making.
Guided step-by-step through the traditional mixing and shaping process, you will craft a bespoke scent tailored entirely to your personal preference. Best of all, you will take home your handmade incense sticks as a long-lasting, tangible memory of your time in Tokyo, allowing you to recreate the soothing atmosphere of a Japanese tea house right in your own home.
Reviews
What a fantastic experience ! Our instructor, Casey, has experience making incense and is knowledgeable about the various incense “spices”, their usage, and their history. He speaks English and is extremely friendly and sociable. I appreciate that the process was quite exact and methodical, and I was surprised that we got to customize our incense shapes! We even got cute little boxes to place our incense in while it dries. If I didn’t already fully pack my schedule, I would love to see what other cultural activities this operator has :) I’m glad I gave this a shot and recommend you do too!
Super fun, very relaxing! You get to smell the different scents and measure each one to your liking. There are also different shapes of incense you can make so it’s very personalised. The instructor was very kind and made fun conversations too! Definitely will book again
An absolute must do whilst visiting Tokyo - Shibuya. Casey was incredible Sharing his grandmothers art and love for insence. Casey’s English was incredible just a lovely lovely relaxed experience. Highly recommend for all ages ❤️
This was a wonderful experience. The teacher was very gentle and patient, and the incense-making workshop was incredibly enjoyable. From smelling the different fragrances to shaping the incense by hand, the whole process felt calm and soothing. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in experiencing traditional Japanese incense culture - Kodo!
KC and Sho were wonderful hosts that were knowledgeable and extremely friendly. This class came with a quick review of the history and all the scents available to use and their notes. I also received a free piece of China to burn your incense on when class is complete!
Making incense for the first time. From choosing the ingredients and mixing the powder to kneading and shaping, every step requires a bit of patience. The final scent might not be the most perfect, but because it is hand-picked and custom-blended by yourself, it carries a special sense of memory. It is such a fun experience 🥹 If you get the chance, you should definitely come and try it out!
Perfect activity in Tokyo for couple and absolutely loved it! Creating our own incense together was relaxing, romantic, and a perfect cultural break from sightseeing.
Very thoughtful and interesting experience with Casey! We've learnt a lot on how to make incense and sampling different spices/ingredients.
This class was so much fun! we're from Houston, Tx. will definitely be back! super fun instructor :) perfect English!
great experience! instructor is very helpful and thoughtful. would highly recommend
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