Savor the various flavors of traditional remedies at this over 400-year-old pharmacy
1.5 hour private experience
Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Participate in a kanpo herbal tea selection. Then, over tea, receive a traditional kanpo medicinal consultation from the head pharmacist.
Availability
Monday to Saturday
Session 1 (17:00 - 18:30)
Session 2 (17:30 - 19:00)
Session 3 (18:00 - 19:30)
Not available on national holidays.
Who can attend
Children must be 15+
What’s included
Traditional herbal medicine chosen by the Master based on your meeting will be shipped to you one day after the experience.
Access
10 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station
Remedies of the Past
The practice of kanpo, or Chinese medicine, traces its origins back to the medicinal practices of ancient China, which made their way to Japan during the 5th to 6th centuries. However, as its methods and ingredients evolved to suit the environment and climate of Japan, kanpo refers to the uniquely Japanese traditional medicinal crafting technique. At this pharmacy with over 400 years of history, the family still creates its representative medicine crafted following the recipe handed down through the generations. Formerly a family of samurai warriors, the family turned to making and selling their traditional medicinal remedies after escaping conflict and settling in the Kanazawa area during th 16th century, As the use and popularity of kanpo has diminished in current times, the family of pharmacists have found ways to adapt their centuries old recipes of family secrets to fit the palates and needs of their modern day clientele. Join the head pharmacist and experience the flavors of traditional kanpo herbal tea. Finally, receive your very own kanpo medicinal consultation to create a traditional medicine made just for you.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.