When people think of incense from Mount Kōya, they think of Kōya Reikō. Widely used at temples including Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Kōyasan, this incense is prepared from carefully selected natural aromatics based on the traditional Buddhist “Five Fragrances” recorded in ancient Indian scriptures: agarwood, sandalwood, clove, borneol, and turmeric, together with other natural fragrance materials. Each stick is 24 cm long (9 sun), presented as one bundle. This extra-long format is especially suitable for formal offerings, extended services, and traditional temple-style use at the home altar. The fragrance is calm, deep, and reminiscent of historic temples—quiet, dignified, and understated. Made only from natural aromatic ingredients, it is also recommended for those who prefer to avoid perfume-like scents. When lit, it produces a clean, steady white smoke. As this is a fuller-smoke style incense, good ventilation is recommended in smaller or enclosed spaces. Enjoy at home the same authentic incense traditionally used at Kōyasan temples, preserving the classical Buddhist incense tradition. Also available in: Meiko Koya Reiko Regular Type Meiko Koya Reiko Long Type 32cm Meiko Koya Reiko Mini Stick