Which incense burner ash should you choose for incense sticks on your Buddhist altar or during incense time?
Replacement incense burner ash,
Which one should I choose?
When you want to replace the ashes in your incense burner, do you ever get confused as to which one to buy as there are different types and bag sizes?
When it comes to incense burner ash, first make sure that it suits your usage, then choose the amount and packaging you need. In this article, we will introduce Naniwa incense burner ash, Miyako ash, and Wara ash so that you can compare them by product photo and capacity.
Three points when choosing incense burner ash
1． Is it for making incense sticks or for enjoying fragrant wood?
The tools you need and how to handle the ashes are different depending on how you use incense sticks to stand or stand them, and when you use incense charcoal to enjoy incense sticks and incense sticks. Please check the usage listed on the product and the description of your incense burner/incense.
If you are looking for incense, there is alsoShoeido's "incense burner ash for listening incense". It will be easier to find products if you distinguish between products for regular incense sticks and products for specialized use.
2． Check the products you are used to and the type you want
If you are comfortable using the current ash, there is a way to choose the same product. It will be useful when purchasing more if you write down the product name and manufacturer, such as ``Naniwa Incense Burner Ash'', ``Miyako Ash'', and ``Wara Ash''.
Appearance color and capacity alone do not determine how little burnt remains or how comfortable it is to use. Please compare the usage and product description before making your selection.
3． Choose based on the amount and packaging you need.
We have sizes ranging from small quantities for home use to large capacities for multiple incense burners or large incense burners. Contents are indicated by weight. Even if the weight is the same, the volume differs depending on the type of product and how it is clogged, so it is not possible to uniformly determine how many grams will fill up how many incense burners.
Check the inside size of your incense burner and the amount of ash you want to put in it. It is a good idea to check the differences in packaging such as paper box, no box, and bag before purchasing.
Compare the capacity and packaging of the four representative products
First, you can check the differences in a list. Click on the product name to see the price and detailed information.
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| Product | Contents | Packaging | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naniwa incense burner ash (no box) | Approximately 60g | No outer box | Tamatsudo |
| Miyako Gray | Approx. 30g | In plastic bag | Shoeido |
| Straw ash | About 65-80g | Paper boxed | Roots |
| Naniwa incense burner ash (large capacity) ) | About 1kg | Plastic bag included | Tamahatudou |
Incense burner ash selected from the photo
Naniwa incense burner ash Without box Approximately 60g
This is Tamatsudo incense burner ash used for Buddhist altars and incense burners.For those looking for the boxless typewhich weighs approximately 60g.
If you prefer the outer box, there is alsoapproximately 60gin a paper box. Please compare the packaging and price before making your selection.
See the price and details of Naniwa incense burner ash 60g →
Miyako ash approx. 30g
Shoeido'sApprox. 30g, plastic bag included. For those who want to prepare small amounts or those who want to buy more Miyako ash that they are used to.
If you want to replace the ash for the entire incense burner, please check whether 30g can meet the required amount.
Straw ash Approx. 65-80g
For those looking for "Straw ash". This is a Rootspaper boxed product, approximately 65-80g.
If you are looking for a small quantity size, we also haveStraw ash small box approximately 30-40g. Please choose according to the amount you will use.
Naniwa incense burner ash Large capacity approximately 1kg
Contains approximately 1kg for those who want to prepare a large amount for use in large incense burners or multiple incense burners.Those who want to prepare a large amountApproximately 1 kg in size.
Please check the amount you need and choose, including for use at temples and halls. If you only need a small amount, you can also compare the 60g type.
See the price and details of 1kg of Naniwa incense burner ash →
Select small size for home use and large capacity
If you are using it for a small incense burner or want to try it from a small amountSelect small capacity such as 30g or 60g. The amount required will vary depending on whether you are replacing all the ash or replenishing some of it.
When using a large incense burner or multiple incense burners,also has a large capacity such as 1kg. Larger quantities are not always better deals, so please compare the required quantity, product price, and shipping costs.
It may not be possible to accurately calculate the number of bags required based on the weight of the product, just based on the dimensions of the incense burner. If in doubt, please contact us with the internal dimensions of your incense burner and the intended use.
Incense burner ash and incense charcoal are different things.
Incense burner ash is something that is placed inside the incense burner to support the incense sticks and as a floor when using the incense charcoal. On the other hand, incense charcoal is a type of charcoal that can be used as a heat source to enjoy burning incense, fragrant wood, and incense.
If you want to exchange ash, choose "Incense burner ash". Whether you need incense charcoal depends on the type of incense you burn and how you use it. It is not necessary to purchase ash and charcoal together.
Naniwa charcoal flat charcoal 16 pieces
About ash replacement and care
If you are concerned about dirt or unburned ash, consider cleaning or replacing it. When working, make sure that the incense stick or charcoal is completely extinguished and cool enough to reach the ashes.
Detailed information on disposal and care can be found in this article.
See how to dispose of and care for incense burner ash →
If you want to buy more incense burner ash that matches the usage and required amount
, check the name of the product you are currently using. If you are choosing a new one, please compare its purpose and content. You can see the price and detailed specifications of each product from the introduction with photos.