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薫玉堂 京都本店

Founded in 1594 as a supplier of medicinal ingredients to Nishi Hongwanji, Kungyokudo has made incense on the same site for more than 430 years. Its blends follow a recipe book handed down through the generations, using aged aromatic woods and natural fragrances still used as medicines and foods; the official site lists 18 raw materials with their origins. One incense is named after the shop's own address, Sakaimachi 101 (¥2,750 including tax). A small pack of Seikun (¥1,320 including tax) is the way to start.

Good to know before you go

Its history
Its own page states it was founded in 1594 ↗
Where to start
清薫（ミニ寸バラ詰 紙箱） ¥1,320 ↗
Signature items
線香 堺町101（紙箱） ¥2,750；線香 老山白檀（桐箱） ¥4,620；線香 殿上伽羅（桐箱） ¥11,000 ↗
Experience
香袋調香体験／線香調香体験（寺町店ほか） ¥2,640 (各店舗にてお電話・店頭で受付（予約制）。香袋調香体験 2,640円（税込）・線香調香体験 5,500円（税込）。※京都本店では実施しておりません（京都市内では寺町店で実施）) ↗

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