[Sennyuji] Guess the correct aroma from three options

[Entokuji] An important ceremony to purify body and soul and to offer fragrance to Buddha

[Entokuji] Create your own scent from powdered raw materials

[Rokusei] Daijin Taikyou grand feast, arranged to suit modern tastes

[Sennyuji] A sacred atmosphere and tranquility prevail in the vast precincts of the temple

[Kyoto Station] Meet your guide in Kyoto who will take you on your incense journey

[Private cab] Getting around in comfort with a privately hired cab

[Entokuji] Hidden temple close to the Kyoto Station

[Entokuji] Learn about the connections between incense and Buddhism from the monk

[Entokuji] The lavishly decorated altar where the solemn Buddha is enshrined

[Entokuji] The solemn atmosphere of the opulent incense altar

[Entokuji] The monk will demonstrate the proper way of burning incense

[Entokuji] Serene moment with burning incense and sutra chanting

[Entokuji] Join hands and become one with the Buddha as you pay your respects to him

[Entokuji] A display of tools for making lacquered incense on the side of the main hall

[Entokuji] Admiring the raw materials that have remained unchanged since the Heian period

[Entokuji] Considering the special characteristics and properties of the materials

[Entokuji] The soon to be owner of Tenkodo explains the process of making incense in detail

[Entokuji] Relax and seek out the fragrance of your choice by sniffing them one by one

[Entokuji] When in doubt, relax with a cup of tea

[Entokuji] Focus on the aroma that changes with each new ingredient

[Entokuji] Carefully mixing the ingredients

[Entokuji] The subtle fragrance of the incense you made adds color to everyday life

[Entokuji] Saying goodbye to the monk who took care of us

[Rokusei] Passing through a lovely garden, step into the long-established restaurant Rokusei

[Rokusei] Illuminated by lanterns, the atmosphere is reminiscent of the Heian Period when incense evolved

[Rokusei] Enjoy creative Heian-inspired cuisine in a hall designed to resemble its Heian Era counterpart

[Rokusei] First, the owner and creator of the cuisine will explain the dishes

[Rokusei] The room is filled with the fragrance of Heian Era incense

[Rokusei] Feel like a true Heian aristocrat as you have your sake poured for you

[Rokusei] The dishes brought out one after another will fill both your stomach and heart

[Rokusei] 120 years of history and effort passed down until present day by the owners are truly impressive

[Sennyuji] The only imperial family temple in Japan awaits

[Sennyuji] Despite its magnificence the temple sees very few tourists

[Sennyuji] Empty yourself of all emotions and pay your respects at the main hall

[Sennyuji] The monk will explain all about the special features of the temple

[Sennyuji] Special entry to the off-limits Reimei-den where tablets of emperors are enshrined

[Sennyuji] Exclusive incense experience in a private room relocated from the Imperial Palace

[Sennyuji] Kumiko - a very unusual and rare experience. The tools are very unique as well

[Sennyuji] Focus on your sense of smell to be able to tell the subtlest difference

[Sennyuji] Write your thoughts down as you ponder and reminisce about the subtle differences

[Sennyuji] Result announcement can get quite exciting

[Sennyuji] Gratitude to the Senzan Goryu instructors for the rare experience

[Sennyuji] Rare sliding doors painted by court painters

[Sennyuji] Lastly, offer the modern stick incense at the main hall to conclude your incense journey

[Kyoto Station] Say goodbye to your guide who supported you throughout the day