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Calm Your Mind with the Scent of the Wind
Trois Incense: Incense-Making Workshop (with Special Gassan Bamboo Shoot Lunch)
& Pop-up
Nestled at the foot of Mt. Haguro in Yamagata, trois incense brings a lifestyle enriched by fragrance and candlelight, using only natural ingredients and the sacred waters of the Dewa Sanzan mountains. In summer, the team draws inspiration from the pristine nature surrounding Butsushoike Hut on Mt. Gassan to create their handcrafted products.
This June, SHOTOEN will host a limited-time pop-up introducing the world of trois incense. On Sunday, June 15, we welcome founder Emi Kudo for a special workshop where participants will create a “purifying incense” using white sage and mint. Through the process of working with fire and scent, you may find a moment of deep inner stillness.
After the workshop, participants will enjoy a special lunch featuring rare Gassan bamboo shoots—harvested at high altitudes where only a few can enter—grilled over a wood fire at SHOTOEN.
Join us for this special time where nature and craftsmanship come together.
Pop-up Event Period
- Sunday, June 15 – Monday, June 30, 2025
Workshop Date & Time
Date & Time:
Sunday, June 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation:
SHOTOENInstructor:
Emi Kudo, trois incense［more info］Participation Fee:
¥5,000 (tax included)Capacity:
10 participants
Timetable
10:00 – Incense-Making Experience (White Sage + Mint)
11:30 – Special Lunch featuring Gassan Bamboo Shoots from Butsushoike Hut
Reservations via reservation form (link below) or phone
Reservation Deadline:
Thursday, June 12, 2025, by 6:00 PMCancellation Policy:
– Before the deadline: 0% cancellation fee
– After the deadline: 100% cancellation fee
Hana × SHOTOEN
Dried Flower Arrangement Workshop (with Special Lunch Included)
As part of SHOTOEN’s “Seasonal Craft Workshop Series” that celebrates mindful, hands-on living, we will be hosting a special session to create your own smoketree swag. The light, fluffy texture of the smoketree lends itself beautifully to a one-of-a-kind arrangement made by your own hands.
Our instructor for the day is floral artist Yukako Saito of Hana. To make the day even more special, Chef Matsuda has crafted an exclusive seasonal chicken sandwich lunch set available only to workshop participants.
Enjoy a luxurious, slow-paced morning filled with beauty, creativity, and delicious seasonal cuisine.
Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation:
SHOTOENInstructor:
Yukako Saito (Hana)［find out more］Capacity:
10 participantsParticipation fee:
– Option [A] ¥8,800 (tax included)
Includes instructor fee, materials, and lunch
Swag size: approx. 50 cm (L) × 45 cm (W)
– Option [B] ¥12,100 (tax included)
Includes instructor fee, materials, and lunch
Swag size: approx. 70 cm (L) × 65 cm (W)
*Please choose either [A] or [B] when making your reservation.
Timetable:
10:00 – Swag-making using Smoketree
12:00 – Lunch (Seasonal Chicken Sandwich
with carrot râpée and citrus aroma served with organic vegetable salad, soup, dessert, and herbal tea)
What to Bring:
Floral scissors
Apron
Hand towel
Bag to carry your swag home
(scissors are available upon request.)
Make a reservation via the reservation form (link below) or by phone:
Reservation Deadline:
Monday, June 16, 2025, by 6:00 PMCancellation Policy:
– Before the deadline: 0% cancellation fee
– After the deadline: 100% cancellation fee