Workshop

Yamadamatsu welcomes you to experience Japanese incense culture through workshops at the Kyoto store.
There are Monko (fragrance-listening) Course and Incense-making Course offered.
Please enjoy the Japanese traditionally beloved fragrance.

*Workshop dates can also be found in the form.

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E-mail: info@yamadamatsu.co.jp
TEL: +81 75 441 1123
(Japanese support only)
Buisiness: Monday – Saturday
(except Sunday and national holiday)
Hours: 10:30 – 17:00

About the content of each workshop

Monko Workshop
(Genjiko: five-round incense game)

In this workshop, participants could experience the fragrances of precious Kyara and aloeswood through incense-comparing games.
Incense woods and method of Monko will be introduced. Novices are welcomed as well.
Participants will sit at tables without worrying about physical discomfort caused by sitting in seiza style.

*Since the fragrances of incense woods are delicately subtle, please do not wear any perfume or cologne to the workshop.

Participants
2-6 persons
Start time
15:00 duration 50 min (approx.)
Fee
2,750 yen (tax incl.)

Monko Practice Workshop

Monko is to focus on and appreciate the fragrance of incense with a calm and peaceful mind.
In this workshop, monko procedures such as preparing censer and heating incense wood will be introduced to participants.
Recommend to participants who have participated in Monko Workshop or would like to do Monko at home.
Green tea and Yamadamatsu’s original dessert will be served after the workshop.
Participants will sit at a table without worrying about physical discomfort caused by sitting in seiza style.

*Since the fragrances of incense woods are delicately subtle, please do not wear any perfume or cologne to the workshop.

Participants
2-6 persons
Start time
15:00 duration 50 min (approx.)
Fee
2,750 yen (tax incl.)

Scented Sachet Workshop

After being introduced to incense materials, participants could make their original blend incense for sachet.
Scented sachets have a long history and have been used not only to scent clothes but also as natural insect repellents.
The sachet made in the workshop could be put in chests and drawers, or carry with you to give a pleasant fragrance.

Participants
2-10 persons
Start time
15:00 duration 50 min (approx.)
Fee
2,200 yen (tax incl.)

Kneaded Incense Workshop

After being introduced to incense materials, participants could make their original blend kneaded incense.
In ancient Japan, the nobility were used to make their own kneaded incense to rival each other in fragrance. Nowadays kneaded incense is mainly used for room scenting.
Participants could bring their original incense back and enjoy the fragrance by Soradaki method at home.

Participants
2-10 persons
Start time
15:00 duration 50 min (approx.)
Fee
2,750 yen (tax incl.)