The new store of the long-established Risaburo Kameda Yakuho offers a wide variety of original products, not to mention familiar household medicines such as Rokushinmaru and Sendan. The store also offers irodori, a herbal tea that has been expanding over the past several years, natural Chinese herbal spa herbs for bathing, cosmetics, and other products.

We offer tea tasting so you can experience the taste and aroma," says Ayako Kameda, producer of Yoseicha irodori. Ayako, who is certified in Chinese herbal medicine and medicinal herbs, blends teas with an emphasis on taste and aroma, saying, "Tea is something to be enjoyed. She prepares about 10 types of teas according to the season and physical condition, and offers only hand-packed teabags to ensure the best blend. The tea is characterized by a deep flavor that gently penetrates the body, overturning the image of health tea as being difficult to drink. The ash cherry tea is great for Italian and pork dishes, and the moe onion tea is great for Thai cuisine," he told us.

In addition to individually packaged irodori yoseicha, sheet masks and bath salts with Kyoto-like names such as Genbu and Suzaku and eye-catching packaging also make great souvenirs. Come visit the store and experience the charm of products from a long-established Chinese herbal medicine company.