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Cherry Blossom IncenseMade in KyotoSince 1705Low SmokePublished Ingredients Soft floral, sweet, light. Sakura forward. For spring rituals, light meditation, and rooms that need a soft, sweet floral Cherry Blossom Incense comes from Shoyeido, the Kyoto incense house blending since 1705. Twelve generations of the Hata family, one continuous craft. We carry Shoyeido because they publish the ingredient list for every blend they make the same verification standard we apply to
Soft floral, sweet, light. Sakura-forward. For spring rituals, light meditation, and rooms that need a soft, sweet floral
Cherry Blossom Incense comes from Shoyeido, the Kyoto incense house blending since 1705. Twelve generations of the Hata family, one continuous craft. We carry Shoyeido because they publish the ingredient list for every blend they make — the same verification standard we apply to everything else on the shelf.
Sakura blossom at the top, soft floral middle, faint wood base. Sweeter than Amethyst Balance, less herbal than Lavender Floral. The classic Japanese-spring incense scent.
Who it’s for
The Daily Ritualist
Light at the start or end of the day. A 20-30 min anchor for meditation, journaling, or wind-down.
Quiet-Smoke Households
Apartments, small rooms, sensitive household members. Shoyeido’s low-smoke construction was made for this.
Thoughtful Gifters
Birthday, holiday, housewarming. The Kyoto-1705 story tells itself once they open the box.
Japanese-Craft Curious
You’ve heard premium Japanese incense is a step up from mass-market — this is the easiest way to find out.
“We only put ingredients in our products that we would use on our own family. Every ingredient has a purpose. If it doesn’t need to be there, it isn’t.”
Format
Stick Incense
Burn Time
20-30 minutes per stick
Smoke Level
Low
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
Maker
Shoyeido
Line
Daily Line
Benefits
Specified Scent Character
What it smells like
Soft floral, sweet, light. Sakura-forward. For spring rituals, light meditation, and rooms that need a soft, sweet floral
Charcoal-Free Construction
Why it burns clean
Self-combusting wood and resin — no charcoal stick at the core. That’s why the smoke level is low and the scent stays clean instead of going campfire-heavy.
Published Ingredients
Verification, not vibes
Most incense brands don’t publish what’s in the stick. Shoyeido does — for every blend they make. Sampson stocks Shoyeido for that exact reason.
300 Years of House Craft
Kyoto, 1705
Twelve generations of the Hata family in Kyoto. Recipes are stable across batches and sticks burn at a consistent rate — meditators who time their practice by burn duration notice this immediately.
Made for the Moment
Use occasion
Spring ritual, light meditation, morning practice.
How to Use
Set Up the Holder
Place the stick in a stable holder on a heat-resistant surface, away from curtains or paper.
Light the Tip
Hold a flame to the tip until it catches (5–10 seconds), then blow it out. The ember should glow steadily.
Let It Settle
Burn time is 20-30 minutes. The first minute is sharpest; the scent rounds out as the ember stabilises.
Finish & Air Out
Ash collects in the holder. Let it cool fully before emptying. Brief cross-ventilation clears any residual smoke without losing the scent that’s already settled.
“Birds are particularly sensitive to combustion smoke — keep them in a separate, well-ventilated room while incense is lit. Same for newborns and anyone with respiratory sensitivity.”
Ingredients
Aromatic Woods
The Body
Sandalwood, cedar, and traditional Japanese aromatic woods form the self-combusting body of the stick. Ground fine and bound with natural plant gum — no charcoal, no synthetic binder.
Natural Resins & Essential Oils
The Scent
Benzoin, frankincense, and blend-specific essential oils carry the actual scent. Each Shoyeido blend lists its full ingredient set on the maker’s official catalog — verifiable, not vague.
Plant Gum Binder
Holds the Stick
A small amount of natural plant gum (often tabu powder, from a Japanese laurel) holds the wood-and-resin powder into stick form. Burns clean with the rest of the composition.
Full Ingredients
Full per-blend ingredient list published by Shoyeido for every product. See shoyeido.com for the complete declaration for this specific blend.
Never leave burning incense unattended. Keep out of reach of children and pets while lit. Sampson’s 30-day money-back guarantee applies.
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