Hinoki - Natural Wellness Sensory Play for Kids, Seniors & Adults with Special Needs
What Is Hinoki Wood?
Hinoki is a cypress prized for its light scent, antibacterial properties, and ultra-smooth texture. For centuries, it has been used in bathhouses and wellness rituals to bring comfort and peace.
Today, our Hinoki wood kits offer the same benefits for sensory play, therapy, and gifting, designed for use by children, seniors, and adults with special needs.
Check out the FAQ section.
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For Children: Montessori & Sensory Play
Our Hinoki blocks and kits offer natural, open-ended sensory play:
Perfect for Montessori-style trays and calming corners.
Supports emotional regulation, fine motor skills, and independent exploration.
Lightweight, splinter-free, and safe for ages 3+.
Ideal for:
Home sensory corners, early childhood classrooms, special education settings, therapy rooms, quiet time routines.
“My child loves playing with his friends, building their imaginary world and scooping and pouring the Hinoki blocks like they're treasures.”
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For Seniors: Dementia & Mindfulness Therapy
Widely used in dementia care, elder engagement, and reminiscence therapy.
Encourages sensory memory and emotional anchoring.
Lightweight for limited grip strength.
Calming scent for anxiety relief and tactile stimulation.
Ideal for:
Dementia & Alzheimer's sensory stimulation, calming activities in day care centres, intergenerational bonding (kids + grandparents).
“My mother with Alzheimer’s loves rolling her fingers and hands in the bucket of Hinoki wood – the rattling sounds and smooth surface really soothe her.”
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For Adults with Special Needs
Hinoki wood provides gentle, multisensory stimulation for adults with cognitive or developmental conditions. Soft to the touch, naturally calming in scent, and non-stimulating in appearance, perfect for daily self-regulation or group sessions.
Ideal for: Adults with autism, sensory processing disorders, occupational therapy centres, home use by caregivers, disability services & day activity centres
“My 28-year-old client with autism uses the Hinoki block to regulate during transitions, which has become a daily essential.”
Free Sensory Play Ideas
Get our printable guide with calming Hinoki wood activities. Perfect for homes, classrooms, therapy centres, and care facilities.
Choose your version:
[Download Free PDF] – Includes basic play ideas.
[Bonus Pack Included with Purchase] – Includes expanded guides for children, seniors, and adults with special needs.
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