Incense Genji Yomonomizu

Crest-shaped swirl incense
Treated with colors that symbolize the four directions of the water veins around the city.

Please enjoy the four different and elegant scents.

The colors of the four directions are
East: Blue Seiryu
South: Zhu Suzaku
West: White White Tiger
North: Purple Genbu

4 scents, 2 incense coils per scent. Simple coil stand included.

This incense line is inspired by the first novel in the world: Genji monogatari.

The legendary 'Story of Genji' is one of the cultural milestones in world history. Written by Lady Murasaki in the early 11th century as entertainment for Empress Akiko, this 1,000-year-old masterpiece is a literary record breaker:

the world's first real novel

the first psychological novel

the first historical novel

The story gives a glimpse into Japan 1000 years ago. The Genji line from Shoyeido gives shape to the scenes and beautiful storytelling from Genji Monogatari through subtle scents.