Forest Set - Hinoki & Cedar Incense

The Japanese forest, in your home.

Two sacred woods, one grounding practice. Hinoki (Japanese cypress) and Cedar—both revered in Japanese temple architecture for over 1,000 years. Now, as incense for your daily ritual.

This is forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) without leaving your room.

What's Inside

• Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) 20g — Crisp, clean, sacred. The scent of temple forests.
• Cedar (Japanese Sugi) 20g — Warm, woody, grounding. The scent of ancient groves.

Each box contains approximately 18-20 sticks. Total: 36-40 sticks in the set.

Made on Awaji Island

Hand-rolled by artisan makers on Awaji Island, Japan's incense capital for 400+ years. Natural wood powder, traditionally blended. No synthetics, no artificial scents. Just pure forest.

Why These Woods Matter

Hinoki (檜): Used in Japan's most sacred shrines—Ise Grand Shrine is rebuilt every 20 years using hinoki. Naturally antibacterial, resistant to rot. The scent is believed to purify space and mind.

Cedar (杉 Sugi): Japan's most widespread tree. Used in traditional architecture, temple gates, and tea house posts. The scent is grounding, warming, deeply calming.

Together, they recreate the atmosphere of walking through a Japanese mountain forest after rain.

When to Use

• Hinoki: Morning meditation, yoga, creating sacred space
• Cedar: Evening grounding, deep work, when you need stability
• Both: When you want to bring the forest indoors

Forest Bathing at Home

In Japan, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a recognized wellness practice. Studies show time in forests reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and improves mood.

Can't get to a forest today? Light this incense. Close your eyes. Breathe. You're there.

The Ritual

Light Hinoki when you need clarity and purification. Light Cedar when you need grounding and warmth. Alternate between them, or light both—create your own forest blend.

Details

• 2 boxes: Hinoki 20g + Cedar 20g (40g total)
• Approximately 18-20 sticks per box (36-40 sticks total)
• 25-30 minutes burn time per stick
• 100% natural wood ingredients
• Made on Awaji Island, Japan
• Low smoke, authentic forest scent

Pairs beautifully with our Ceramic Incense Holder. Also available: Hinoki 40g (full box) if you want to explore that scent deeper.