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Kamakura Debut: Popular Experiential Event "Kaorihaku" (Fragrance Expo) from Ginza, Kyoto, Held for the First Time in Kamakura

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Published Apr 14, 2026 7:40 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 2:42 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The "Kaorihaku" (Fragrance Expo), an event to experience Japanese incense culture, will be held in Kamakura for the first time from April 18 to May 17, 2026, joining existing venues in Ginza and Kyoto.
Organized by the Kaorihaku Executive Committee (Kyukyodo, Shoyeido, Nippon Kodo), the event features stamp rallies, workshops (e.g., making scented sachets, incense, experiencing precious incense woods), and unique cultural experiences at temples like Gotaido Myooin and Jochiji.

The "Kaorihaku" (Fragrance Expo), an event to experience Japanese incense culture, will be held in Kamakura for the first time from April 18 to May 17, 2026, joining existing venues in Ginza and Kyoto. Organized by the Kaorihaku Executive Committee (Kyukyodo, Shoyeido, Nippon Kodo), the event features stamp rallies, workshops (e.g., making scented sachets, incense, experiencing precious incense woods), and unique cultural experiences at temples like Gotaido Myooin and Jochiji. The Kamakura area will host 5 types of workshops for a total of 11 sessions, offering fragrance experiences in historical settings, combined with Goma rituals and Zen meditation.

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

The "Kaorihaku" event, which originated in Ginza and Kyoto in 2024, expands to Kamakura in 2026, offering new opportunities to engage with traditional Japanese fragrance culture. The event runs from April 18 (Incense Day) to May 17, 2026, across Ginza, Kyoto, and Kamakura. New participants in Kamakura include Kito Tenkundo and temples such as Gotaido Myooin and Jochiji. The program includes five types of workshops, totaling 11 sessions in Kamakura, where participants can create scented pouches and incense, and experience rare incense woods like Kyara, Jinkoh, and Byakudan. A stamp rally across participating venues offers special incense as a prize for collecting three stamps. The Kamakura location uniquely offers fragrance experiences within historical temple settings, combined with Goma rituals and Zen meditation. The event aims to provide opportunities to engage with Japanese culture through fragrance. Official website: https://kaorihaku.com.

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FAQ

When and where will the "Kaorihaku" event be held in the year 2026?

The event runs from April 18 to May 17, 2026, across Ginza, Kyoto, and Kamakura.

What new participants are joining the event in the Kamakura location?

New participants in Kamakura include Kito Tenkundo and temples such as Gotaido Myooin and Jochiji.

What types of hands-on activities can participants experience during the workshops in Kamakura?

Participants can create scented pouches and incense, and experience rare incense woods like Kyara, Jinkoh, and Byakudan.

What is the prize for the stamp rally and how can participants obtain it?

A stamp rally across participating venues offers special incense as a prize for collecting three stamps.

What unique experiences does the Kamakura location offer to its participants?

The Kamakura location uniquely offers fragrance experiences within historical temple settings, combined with Goma rituals and Zen meditation.

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