Japanese Kiseru Pipe (Brass) – Jō-Sekishū Style (Premium) / No. 3481

A traditional Japanese smoking pipe, kiseru, embodies the refined aesthetic of “iki” — a uniquely Japanese sense of understated elegance.

This piece follows a form favored by the tea master Katagiri Sekishū.
The metal fittings are made of brass, while the bamboo stem is finished with Shunkei-nuri lacquer.

Over time, the brass develops a natural patina, adding to its character.

Smoking with a kiseru is less about volume and more about appreciating the delicate aroma of the smoke itself.
Traditionally, tobacco is lit using charcoal embers from a tabako-bon (tobacco tray), allowing the smoke to remain pure, without the added scent of an open flame.

Kizami tobacco “Koiki” is not available for purchase on our website. If you wish to obtain it, please purchase it from a tobacco specialty shop.
For customers overseas, finely cut loose-leaf tobacco such as shag tobacco may be used as a substitute.

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Kiseru

| Contents |
Kiseru pipe (brass, Jō-Sekishū style)
Bamboo stem: Shunkei-nuri lacquer finish
Kiseru pouch: madder red

| Materials |
Brass, Rao bamboo

| Actual size |
Total length approx. 21cm
Rao bamboo diameter approx. 9mm

| Packaging |
None

| Care and handling precautions |
Regular cleaning will extend the life of your kiseru. It is recommended to replace the bamboo stem every six months for frequent smokers and about once a year for occasional smokers. For maintenance such as replacing the bamboo stem, please contact Tanigawa Seijiro Shoten, the manufacturer.

We do not sell "Koiki" shredded tobacco. If you wish to purchase it, please do so at a tobacco specialty store.

| Delivery date |
If in stock: Ships within 7 days
If not in stock: