Kousaido Shijin Four Guardians Incense – 40 Sticks

Four distinctive fragrances inspired by the guardian creatures of the four directions. Kousaido’s Shijin collection pairs Japanese incense with elegant black packaging and gold illustrations.

Choose your fragrance

• Suzaku — Vermilion Bird / South: A rich agarwood-based blend with castoreum and musk notes.
• Seiryu — Azure Dragon / East: Sandalwood with marine and lavender notes for a fresh, airy fragrance.
• Genbu — Black Tortoise / North: Sandalwood with borneol and cedarwood for a refreshing woody fragrance.
• Byakko — White Tiger / West: Sandalwood with benzoin and amber notes for a deep, refined fragrance.

Details

• 40 incense sticks per box
• Approximate burn time: 20–25 minutes per stick
• Box dimensions: approximately 157 × 35 × 20 mm
• Made in Japan by Kousaido, Kyoto
• Sold individually. Select one fragrance; this is not a four-box set.

How to use

Light the tip, then gently extinguish the flame and allow the incense to smolder. Place in a nonflammable incense holder with a dish underneath to catch ash. Never leave burning incense unattended. Keep away from drafts, flammable objects, children and pets.