



Everything you need to know about Former Murata Pharmacy
Stay at Yokote Machiya Ryokan, a restored 19th-century townhouse just steps from the Former Murata Pharmacy. Each room features curated displays of vintage medical tools and hosts monthly herbal tea ceremonies and historical storytelling sessions with local elders, offering an authentic glimpse into Yokote’s healthcare heritage
Yokote Soubou Hotel offers rooms with direct sightlines to the Former Murata Pharmacy’s original brick façade and cherry blossom trees. The rooftop terrace serves handcrafted kumquat tea and sunrise views over the preserved Edo-era district, making it ideal for photography and quiet contemplation
Yes — Sumi-zome Coffee House is a 2-minute walk from the pharmacy, housed in a renovated Meiji-era warehouse. Its outdoor terrace faces the pharmacy’s red-brick wall, where guests enjoy local Hokkaido coffee blends paired with handmade washi paper cookies. The café also sells limited-edition bookmarks made from archival pharmacy documents
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