Suzu-yaki Japanese Incense Starter Set
Start with one scent and a handmade ritual
Choose the incense mood that suits you, then build a small daily ritual around a hand-formed Suzu-yaki plate from the Noto Peninsula.
- One hand-formed Suzu-yaki incense plate, approximately 10cm
- 20 sticks of your chosen Shoyeido Xiang Do scent
- Choose Frankincense, Hinoki, or Peppermint
Not sure where to begin? Choose Frankincense for a grounding ritual, Hinoki for a forest-fresh feel, or Peppermint for something crisp and quietly invigorating.
A hand-formed Suzu-yaki incense plate from the Noto Peninsula, paired with one box of Xiang Do incense from Shoyeido — Kyoto's oldest incense house, established in 1705. Choose the scent that speaks to you.
Suzu-yaki (珠洲焼) is an unglazed stoneware, its deep charcoal surface born from the iron-rich clay of the Noto Peninsula and drawn out by fire and ash. Each plate is shaped to cradle a single stick or cone of incense, turning a daily ritual into a moment of stillness.
What's included
- One hand-formed Suzu-yaki incense plate (approx. 10cm)
- One box of Xiang Do incense in your chosen scent — 20 sticks
Choose your scent
- Frankincense — resinous and grounding, the scent of ancient rituals
- Hinoki — forest-fresh Japanese cypress, like a walk through a mountain shrine
- Peppermint — crisp and cooling, quietly invigorating
Please note
Each piece is made entirely by hand. Because Suzu-yaki is individually formed and fired by hand, slight variations in colour, shape, texture, and size are natural and unique to your piece — they are the mark of a genuine handmade object, not a flaw.
Want to try all three? Our flagship Zen Complete Set includes Frankincense, Hinoki, and Peppermint, with free worldwide shipping.
Good to know
Shipping & delivery
Ships from Japan. Orders are hand-packed and dispatched within 5–7 business days. International delivery by tracked Japan Post typically takes a further 7–14 business days, depending on your destination and any customs processing. Tracking is included.
Shipping & free shipping
The Zen Complete Set and the Xiang Do Trio ship free, worldwide — as does any order of the same value or more (CA$135+). Other orders are a flat rate by destination (about US$18 to the United States · CA$20 within Canada · about £15 to the United Kingdom · about CA$15 to Singapore & Hong Kong). Incense-only orders ship at a lower rate. Everything is shown in your local currency at checkout.
Duties & taxes
United States: import duties are prepaid — you pay nothing extra on delivery. Hong Kong: no customs duty and no tax — nothing extra to pay on delivery (Hong Kong is a free port). Canada: no customs duty (Japan–Canada CPTPP); Canada Post may collect GST/HST and a small handling fee (about CA$10) on arrival. United Kingdom & Singapore: local taxes vary — email us and we'll tell you exactly what to expect before you order. We declare every shipment accurately.
Caring for your Suzu-yaki
Dishwasher safe — we run ours through the dishwasher regularly. Rinse or wash, then dry fully before storing; avoid open flame and the microwave. With gentle use, the surface deepens in character over the years.
If it arrives damaged
Each piece is fragile and hand-packed with care. If anything arrives damaged, email info@the-zen-artisan.com within 7 days with photos of the piece and packaging, and we'll send a replacement or a full refund.
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