“Misugi” is a type of Yakisugi finished by charring cedar boards and then removing the charred layer.

Because the charcoal does not remain on the surface, it does not transfer to the hands during installation or use. Its calm, dark brown tone has also been appreciated for its refined appearance.
As a result of this aesthetic appeal, Misugi came to be used in areas with historic townscapes, such as Kyoto’s Gion district, which led to wider recognition of the product.

Misugi was not originally developed as an intentionally planned product.
In the early Yakisugi production machines, the pressure of the rollers compressed the charred layer, which caused the charcoal to peel off after installation.

To address this issue, a finish in which the charred layer was removed in advance was tested. This approach resulted in an unexpectedly attractive appearance and ultimately led to the creation of Misugi as a product that revealed a new expression and appeal of Yakisugi.