Ginza Kampo Tenpudo Pharmacy

銀座漢方天風堂薬局

A Kampo consultation in Ginza, made for travellers

Meet a pharmacist with 45+ years of experience. We read your pulse and tongue, choose Kampo for your constitution, and give you advice on diet, sleep and daily life — with English documents to take home.

30-min consultation · JPY 5,000 (tax included) · Mon–Fri 13:00–19:00 (Japan time) · By appointment

45+ yearsas a Kampo pharmacist
10,000+consultations
English OKwith a translation app
3 minfrom Higashi-Ginza Station
Pharmacist Kenko Yanagisawa

Your pharmacist

Kenko Yanagisawa Licensed pharmacist · Kampo consultations in Ginza

For when tests say nothing is wrong, yet you still don't feel like yourself.

Is this for you?

People often talk to us about

Tiredness that won't go awayLight or broken sleepCold hands & feetSwellingPoor appetite, bloatingHot flushes, mood changesDry or rough skinPreparing for pregnancyWeight concerns

Feeling “not quite right” even when medical tests are normal is called Mibyō (未病) in Kampo — the space between illness and health.

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Why people choose us

Five reasons to visit Tenpudo

Pharmacist checking a client's pulse
01

A pharmacist who reads your body

45+ years and more than 10,000 consultations. We check your pulse and tongue and listen to your daily life — the traditional way Kampo looks at the whole person.

Kampo herbs
02

Kampo chosen for you

The same complaint can need a different formula. We choose from approved Kampo formulas to match your constitution, and check it against any medicines you take.

Warm tea and seasonal food on a table
03

Advice on diet, sleep and daily life

Kampo is more than medicine. You leave with simple, personal advice on what to eat, how to sleep and small daily habits — things you can keep doing at home.

Kampo decoction sealed in one-day pouches
04

Brewed in our pharmacy — ready to drink

We brew decoctions here and seal them in one-day pouches, so you can drink them at your hotel. For the flight home, light extract granules are also available.

Consultation desk in our pharmacy
05

Made easy for visitors

We use a translation app during the consultation, and you take home English documents: a herb list, how to take your Kampo, and a receipt — useful for customs and for your own doctor.

Your consultation · 30 min · JPY 5,000 (tax included)

What's included

If Kampo does not seem right for you, we will tell you honestly. You are free to decide after hearing all the costs.

How your 30 minutes go

  1. We read your questionnaire together and ask about your health, meals, sleep and stress.
  2. Pulse and tongue check.
  3. We explain which Kampo may suit your constitution, how to take it, and every cost.
  4. Advice on diet, sleep and daily life — and you decide whether to buy Kampo.

Before you visit

How to book

Three simple steps

  1. Email us your preferred datesWeekdays 13:00–19:00, by appointment. Instagram DM also works.
  2. Fill in the questionnaire before your visit RequiredIt helps us use your 30 minutes well. Please also list the exact names and doses of any medicines or supplements you take.
  3. Visit us in Ginza3 min from Higashi-Ginza Station. We use a translation app together with written English.

Pre-visit questionnaire

English & Japanese · about 10 minutes

Fill in the questionnaire
Or write toginzakampo@gmail.com

We reply within 1 business day (Japan time, Mon–Fri).

Prices

Clear prices, no surprises

Consultation only is welcome — there is no obligation to buy Kampo.

ItemSupplyPrice
Consultation30 minJPY 5,000 (tax included)
Kampo · large box
189 sachets
63 daysJPY 60,000
about JPY 950 / day
Kampo · two small boxes
84 sachets
28 daysJPY 30,000
about JPY 1,070 / day
Decoction
one-day pouches
15 daysJPY 14,700
about JPY 980 / day

We explain every cost before you decide. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
No cancellation fee. Please let us know by the day before; if something comes up on the day, just message us.

For your trip

Two forms of Kampo

Decoction
  • ✓ Ready to drink
  • ⏳ 6–12 months
  • 🧳 Checked baggage
Granules
  • ✓ Light sachets
  • ⏳ About 5 years
  • ✈️ Carry-on OK

Whether you can bring medicines into your country depends on its customs rules — please check before you fly.

A taste of our advice

Diet, sleep and daily life

🍵Warm food & drinksCold food and drinks can chill the body and slow digestion. Choose meals and drinks at room temperature or warmer. If you often feel cold, warming foods such as ginger and cinnamon are traditionally recommended.
🥬Eat what's in seasonSeasonal vegetables and fruit give the body what it needs at that time of year — cooling foods in summer, warming foods in winter.
🍚Stop at 80% fullEating until you are about 80% full is easier on the stomach. Kampo pays close attention to digestion as the base of your energy.
🌙Wind down before bedFinish dinner early, dim the lights and put the screen away a little before bed. Small changes in the evening are where we often start.
🌬️Long, slow out-breathsBreathe in through the nose, letting the belly rise, then breathe out slowly for longer than you breathed in. A few quiet minutes before bed help many people relax.
🚶Move a little every dayA short walk or a gentle stretch keeps things flowing. We suggest what suits your energy level — not too much, not too little.

In your consultation, we turn these into advice for you.

In our shop

Selected by our pharmacist

Shelves of teas and health foods in our pharmacy

01 — Flagship

Kaijusen pill box

Kaijusen

Class 2 OTC Drug

¥19,800 (~1 month)

For palpitations, shortness of breath and faintness (kitsuke).

A traditional pill combining 13 herbal ingredients — ginseng, goji, rehmannia, deer antler and more. Hand-crafted with beeswax. Small, easy-to-swallow pills at just ¥660 per day. Our flagship product, trusted by loyal customers for over a quarter century.

02 — Inner Beauty

MatsuMaNna fermented food

MatsuMaNna

¥14,580 / Trial ¥3,780

70+ plant fermented extract.

Pine leaf powder fused with fermented extract from 70+ vegetables, fruits, seaweed, and grains. Entirely preservative-free. Three years of slow fermentation concentrates vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. A delicious gel that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with yoghurt. Start with our 7-day trial.

03 — Cognitive Wellness

Whole Tamogitake tablets

Whole Tamogitake

Functional Food H65

¥5,500 / Sub. ¥4,950~

Contains Ergothioneine.

Sourced from Taiki, Hokkaido. This product contains ergothioneine, which has been reported to help maintain memory and attention in middle-aged and older adults. Compact tablets, easy to carry daily. Registered Food with Functional Claims (H65).

04 — Daily Ritual

Tenpucha herbal tea

Tenpucha

¥2,200 7g × 36 bags

Twelve herbs in every cup.

Job's tears, reishi, ginseng leaf, goji leaf, gynostemma, and more — twelve herbs in a single bag. Makes a generous 1.5L per bag, great value for daily use. Near-caffeine-free, so it is easy to enjoy at any time of day. Enjoy hot in winter, chilled in summer. Our most recommended starter product.

12 HerbsNear Caffeine-FreeAny Time of DayHot & Cold

05 — Oral Care

Kiso Hinoki tooth gel

Kiso Hinoki Tooth Gel

6-Free FormulaMade in Japan

¥1,980 50g

The power of cypress for clean, fresh teeth.

75% natural Kiso cypress distilled water. Free from fluoride, foaming agents, abrasives, preservatives, artificial fragrances, and colourings. The non-foaming gel makes it easy to spot missed areas. Compatible with electric toothbrushes. A gentle hint of cypress makes daily brushing a pleasant ritual.

The information herein does not guarantee efficacy. Results vary. Consult a physician or pharmacist if undergoing treatment or pregnant/nursing. Foods with Functional Claims are not individually approved by the Consumer Affairs Agency.

Questions

Before you visit

Can I consult in English?

Yes. We use a translation app together with written English, and all documents you take home are in English.

Do I need a reservation?

Yes, consultations are by appointment only. Please email us your preferred dates, and fill in the questionnaire before your visit.

How long does it take?

The consultation is 30 minutes.

I take other medicines. Is that OK?

Please list them in the questionnaire with exact names and doses. We check them before choosing your Kampo, and we recommend sharing your documents with your own doctor.

Do I have to buy Kampo?

No. You can come for the consultation only. We explain every cost first, and you decide.

How can I pay?

Cash and credit cards are accepted.

What if I need to cancel?

There is no cancellation fee. Please let us know by the day before; if something comes up on the day, just message us.

Can I take the decoction the same day?

If we have it in stock, yes. If not, we prepare it for a later pick-up. Decoction pouches are liquid and heavy, so please plan how you will carry them — light granules are another option.

Can I take Kampo home?

Many visitors choose extract granules for the flight — light, with a long shelf life. Import rules differ by country, so please check with your customs authority before you travel.

Visit us

Entrance of Ginza Kampo Tenpudo Pharmacy with a purple banner and a street sign

Find us in Ginza

Address
3-14-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
東京都中央区銀座3丁目14-4
Station
Higashi-Ginza · 3 min walk
Hours
Mon–Fri 13:00–19:00 · by appointment
Contact
ginzakampo@gmail.com
@ginzakampo