Kyoto Tea Room
A tea room in Kyoto, open to a small garden. Rain dimples the pond and the bamboo sways. Now and then, the shishi-odoshi knocks. Sit, breathe and light a stick.
In this room
Flowing water and a soft wind. A bamboo shishi-odoshi knocks every half minute or so.
Incense for this room
- Agarwood: deep and resinous. A scent for slow evenings.
- Green Tea: fresh leaves in a warm cup. Light and clear.
- Double Fish Backflow Burner: two golden carp under a mountain. Smoke flows down like water.
Questions
What is this?
A quiet room you open in your browser. You light a stick of incense and watch it burn. The smoke, ash and rain move in real time.
Do I need an account?
No. Everything works without signing up. Your room and your ash stay on this device.
Is each scent a real product?
Yes. Every incense and holder here is one we sell. Open its card to learn more, or bring it home.
How long does a stick burn?
In the ritual, you choose 5, 15 or 30 minutes. Or burn one whole stick, about 25 to 40 minutes.
Will the sound play with my screen locked?
Keep the page open for the best sound. Some phones pause audio when the screen locks.
How do I burn incense safely at home?
Use a heat-safe holder, away from fabric and drafts. Open a window a little. Never leave burning incense unattended.