Sen Incense

Fill your home with aromas of soothing Hinoki cypress with our Sen Incense, which are available in two lengths with varying burn times.

Depending on your mood or activity, you can choose a suitable length. The short incense lasts around 12 minutes, which is a perfect time for a quick pause in your day. For activities that take more time, choose the long incense, which lasts around 26 minutes. Both types of incense include 50 per box - with a total burn time of 10 to 21 hours.

If you'd like something even more lasting, find our Uzumaki Incense, which has a burn time of 35 - 40 minutes. Pair the Sen Incense with our brass Incense Holder Set.

About the artisan:

This incense is brought to you in collaboration with the Fukunaga family, a business carrying a legacy of over 120 years. Based on Awaji Island, the region is known for being the original birthplace of incense in Japan.

The history of incense in Japan dates back to an April day in 595 AD, according to The Chronicles of Japan (720 AD) when a piece of aromatic wood drifted to the shores of Awaji Island. With its year-long warm climate and ample sea breeze, the island is an ideal place to dry the incense - a crucial process in its making.

Dimensions and Quantity:

Short
Length: 6 cm (2.4”)
Quantity: 50
Burn time: ~12 minutes

Long
Length: 13.5 cm (5.3”)
Quantity: 50
Burn time: ~26 minutes

How to burn the incense:

1. Ignite the tip of the incense with a lighter or a match
2. Blow out the flame after a few seconds.
3. Place the incense stick in a holder that can collect the ash.