From the subarctic zone of Hokkaido in the north to the subtropical zone of Okinawa in the south. Japan is an arc-shaped island nation that stretches approximately 3,000 km from east to west. About two-thirds of the land surrounded by the sea is mountains, and 67% of the area is forests, which has created an amazing variety of vegetation. On the 3rd floor of GOOD NATURE STATION, there are 17 kinds of Japanese climate climates. Japanese essential oil We have a corner with Each scent contains the story of the land where it was born and the producer's feelings for the area.

In Kyoto, a scent that is unique to Japan

Enter the exclusive entrance of GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO and you will be surrounded by gorgeous fragrance. This is an attempt to express the concept of the hotel with fragrance. Kyoko Fujii, the principal of the Aroma Lifestyle School in Arashiyama, Kyoto, asked for supervision of the scent. The “fragrance that feels like Kyoto” that we envisioned was expressed in Japanese essential oil made from plants and fruits from all over Japan.

Fujii: "After all, Kyoto is a land where you can feel Japan, and in the GOOD NATURE STATION, there is a sense of Japanese things such as using domestic timber in various places. Japanese essential oil is a scent unique to Japan. I wanted them to know the diversity of their fragrances based on the rich vegetation. ''

The scent is named "Yu Haruka eternity". Fragrant rose, refreshing citrus scent, and incense that has been popular in Japan since ancient times, such as frankincense and sandalwood. The fragrance of Japanese essential oils such as black letters and wisteria hakama creates the calmness that gives you the feeling of Kyoto.

Fujii: "I feel that many of the essential oils do not fight with foreign scents, are calm and soothing, and are good at giving a sense of elegance. I want you to feel at ease regaining yourself. ''

This scent also incorporates Mr. Fujii's own thoughts. For example, orange, which is also used for New Year's decorations, is an auspicious thing that can be passed on from generation to generation. He said that he wished that " GOOD NATURE STATION would be loved by the people of Kyoto all the time" and made a fragrance. It may be unique to Japanese culture to be able to select the scent with a message.

The only 17 types of Japanese essential oil delivered directly from producers in Japan

Although essential oils are often derived from foreign countries such as herbs and lavender, there are actually more variations than you can imagine in Japanese essential oils. Cedar And trees such as cypress, Citron Such as citrus fruits, and Moon peach Unique scent. The familiar Japanese scent is not well known. Therefore, on the 3rd floor of GOOD NATURE STATION, there is a corner where GOOD NATURE STUDIO collects essential oils of Japan.

When you open the silver tea tub placed in the cabinet under the glass plate, the scent of aroma stones rises. There are a lot of small drawers in the cabinet, and when you open the drawer with the number written on the lid, it is a device that contains the scented products. You can enjoy and search for your favorite scent. 17 types are introduced here. Japanese essential oil sent directly from the producer There is almost no place in Japan where you can choose the best scent while having so many items.

Mr. Fujii says, "How to choose the scent is basically what you feel is a good scent." You can use it in your aroma diffuser to refresh your body and mind with an aromatic bath, or add a few drops to your bath and take a bath. In addition, the sales floor has staff trained by Mr. Fujii so that we can always respond to customer inquiries.

Fujii: "I think the native scent of Japan will surely be a memory of Japan. It's a small bottle and it's not a bag. It's a great gift for people all over the world who visit Kyoto. . Citron The scent of is very popular overseas. "

Feel the nature of Japan Japanese essential oil Seems to be pleased with the gift of a friend abroad.

Japanese essential oil and regional sustainability

Some people have begun making essential oils by utilizing resources that were previously discarded, such as citrus peels after squeezing fruit juice and thinned wood produced during the forestry process. Also, on Ishigaki Island, we planted for the purpose of preventing the outflow of red soil used for brick making etc. to the sea to protect corals. Moon peach It is said that the production of essential oils started using. Japan's essential oil production is becoming a sustainable industry that can lead to resource revitalization and regional revitalization.

Fujii: "If young people go to the city steadily and eventually become marginal settlements and disappear, all the traditions and customs of the area will be lost. I felt the earnest wishes of the producers to protect. ''

In order to gain an understanding of the producers' thoughts and stories behind each essential oil, cabinets containing materials from each producer were installed in the Japanese essential oil corner. If you find the essential oil you like, open the drawer of the cabinet. I hope that you will be able to feel the breath of the people who are rooted in the land, along with the fragrance created by the blessings of nature in Japan.

Kyoko Fujii

Kyoto Born in Ukyo Ward. Nurses, care support specialists, aroma therapists. After working at a general hospital as a nurse and at a nursing care facility as a care manager, he established the Basic Life Club in 2011. He trains therapists at aromatherapy schools, and also performs aroma treatments and scent productions at obstetrics and gynecology departments and nursing care facilities.