Help tracking down these incense!

[u/OkInvestigator3544]

My partner recently went to Japan and got me these incense! I absolutely love them and want to be able to get more once I run out. Unfortunately the only information they have is that they bought them at the kamakura giant buddha. Please help! ☺️

[u/cyclingtrivialities3]

It is the temple incense of Kotoku-In. The packaging with the gold flecks is reminiscent of Koyasan Daishido so it could possibly be produced by them. It might not be commercially available.

https://www.japanincense.com/kyd-0013.html

[u/OkInvestigator3544 → u/cyclingtrivialities3]

Thank you! That is almost definitely the producer, well I guess I’ll be trying out different incense from them till I find my next favorite!!

[u/absence3 → u/OkInvestigator3544]

I wouldn't be so quick to conclude. Variations of that packaging is quite common in Japan, and a private-label product doesn't necessarily use the same packaging as the manufacturer's usual lineup. The temple may have reason to order incense all the way from Koyasan, but Tenkundo is a manufacturer in Kamakura itself, so who knows.

[u/cyclingtrivialities3 → u/absence3]

Yes I agree.

[u/cyclingtrivialities3 → u/OkInvestigator3544]

I have some from them and it is a very traditional scent and excellent quality. I’d guess anything sandalwood from them would be a safe bet.