Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Essential Oil
ヒノキ精油 (Hinoki seiyu)
At a glance
| Japanese name | ヒノキ精油 |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Hinoki seiyu |
| INCI name | Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil / Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Oil / Chamaecyparis Obtusa Wood Oil |
| Category | Cosmetic raw materials |
| Regions of origin | Kiso (Nagano), Tōno (Iwate), Yoshino (Nara) |
| Harvest season | Year-round (wood / leaf distillation) |
| Typical MOQ | 5–20 L (oil), 50–100 L (hydrosol) |
| Typical lead time | 4–10 weeks |
| Japan regulatory status | JSCI listed under multiple names depending on plant part |
| Suppliers listed | 8 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a coniferous tree endemic to Japan and Taiwan, famous for use in Shinto shrine construction and onsen bath fittings. The essential oil is steam-distilled from hinoki wood, leaves, or twigs. Dominant compounds include hinokitiol, α-pinene, and sesquiterpenes. Distinct from hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata).
Regulatory status
| Japan | JSCI listed under multiple names depending on plant part |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed |
| United States | INCI recognized |
| China | IECIC listed |
Japanese suppliers
Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd.
日光ケミカルズ株式会社
Chuo, TokyoEnglish supportExport experienceHinokitiol derivatives
Takasago International Corporation
高砂香料工業株式会社
TokyoEst. 1920English supportExport experienceHinokitiol for antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory applications
Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative
西粟倉村森林組合
Nishi-Awakura, OkayamaHinoki essential oil from forestry thinnings
Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
一丸ファルコス株式会社
Motosu, GifuEst. 1959English supportExport experienceCOSMOSEcocertHinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) extract listed as a Japanese botanical active.
Iwase Cosfa Co., Ltd.
岩瀬コスファ株式会社
TokyoEst. 1931English supportExport experienceHinoki essential oil / wood-derived extracts handled within the Japanese botanical range.
Kiseitec Co., Ltd.
有限会社キセイテック
Hashimoto, WakayamaHinoki essential oil offered alongside hiba-derived hinokitiol portfolio.
ARTQ ORGANICS
ARTQ オーガニクス
English supportHinoki essential oil in the bulk-supply lineup.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
中川政七商店
Nara, NaraEnglish supportExport experienceHinoki wood products and essential oil, 'Three Great Forests' heritage sourcing.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24