[Kitano, Kyoto] Experience the "Mishina Oeda School of Incense" in a hidden cafe surrounded by greenery, including incense making and listening to the aroma of Genji incense.

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• This experience takes place in the botanical atelier "NOIR CAFÉ" of Miki Takeuchi, a flower designer and instructor of the Sanbon Oeda school of incense. Many people who inquire about the art of incense often ask about the ancient incense technique known as "Genjiko." In all schools, "Genjiko" is still practiced today. The design of the answer (listening to the scent) based on the 54 panels of the Tale of Genji is famous as the "Genjiko no Zu" (Picture of Genjiko), a traditional Japanese pattern found on lacquerware, kimono, and various other items. This experience will provide a digest of the Genjiko experience you'll get at an incense gathering, including how to listen to the scent and respond. Sitting upright is difficult, and incense gatherings can seem intimidating. However, this plan offers a thorough experience for those who are curious about what Genjiko is all about. After enjoying the incense, you'll create your own fragrance, just like the aristocrats of the Heian period, when The Tale of Genji was written. As depicted in the Tale of Genji, where fragrance is often used as a theme, aristocrats would burn elaborate original fragrances on their kimonos. In this plan, you will create your own original blend of natural fragrances and create a sachet. The completed sachet will be placed in a special paulownia wood box designed and arranged by top designer Miki Takeuchi, featuring dried flowers associated with the Tale of Genji, and you can take it home as a special incense burner. After the experience, edible incense will be prepared for you. Medicinal tea and incense sweets will be served. Enjoy an elegant time warp that will transport both your body and mind to an extraordinary time.
• Experience the traditional art of incense, the art of smelling incense, and the art of Genjiko.
• You will experience Genjiko at an incense gathering, and get a digest of how to listen to the scent and give an answer. Sitting upright is difficult, and incense gatherings are intimidating. But if you are interested in what Genjiko is, this plan will give you a thorough experience.
• Mix and create your own fragrance, just like a Heian aristocrat. Receive a gift box of floral fragrance!
• Create your own fragrance just like the aristocrats of the Heian period, when The Tale of Genji was written. As the Tale of Genji is filled with depictions of fragrance, aristocrats would burn their own original fragrances on their kimonos. This plan involves blending your own original natural fragrances and creating a sachet. The finished sachet will be placed in a special paulownia wood box designed and arranged by top designer Miki Takeuchi, featuring dried flowers associated with The Tale of Genji, and served as a special incense burner to take home.
• Fragrant Tea Time
• After the experience, enjoy edible incense. We will serve you medicinal tea and incense sweets.