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Japanese drugstores sell far more than medicine: cosmetics, skincare, snacks and daily goods make them a favorite stop for souvenir shopping.

Matsumoto Kiyoshi

Matsumoto Kiyoshi
Known for
One of Japan's best-known drugstore chains, with a big range of cosmetics and skincare and its own brand, matsukiyo.
Handy for visitors
Stores in busy areas like Ginza and Shinjuku are used to serving visitors from abroad.
Best for
Cosmetics and skincare shopping.
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Cocokara Fine

Cocokara Fine
Known for
Now part of the same group as Matsumoto Kiyoshi, with a similar mix of medicine, cosmetics and daily goods.
Handy for visitors
Many stores near stations make it easy to pick up essentials.
Best for
Quick shopping for everyday essentials.
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Sundrug

Sundrug
Known for
A Tokyo-based chain with many stores around the city, selling medicine, cosmetics and daily goods.
Handy for visitors
Easy to find in shopping streets across Tokyo.
Best for
Everyday shopping during your stay.
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Comparison

Matsumoto KiyoshiCocokara FineSundrug
Known forOne of Japan's best-known drugstore chains, with a big range of cosmetics and skincare and its own brand, matsukiyo.Now part of the same group as Matsumoto Kiyoshi, with a similar mix of medicine, cosmetics and daily goods.A Tokyo-based chain with many stores around the city, selling medicine, cosmetics and daily goods.
Handy for visitorsStores in busy areas like Ginza and Shinjuku are used to serving visitors from abroad.Many stores near stations make it easy to pick up essentials.Easy to find in shopping streets across Tokyo.
Best forCosmetics and skincare shopping.Quick shopping for everyday essentials.Everyday shopping during your stay.
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Good to know

  • Many large drugstores in tourist areas offer tax-free shopping for visitors. Bring your passport.
  • Besides medicine, drugstores sell cosmetics, skincare, snacks and daily goods.
  • Some medicines are sold only after a pharmacist's explanation, so staff may ask you a few questions.
  • Product labels are often only in Japanese; a translation app's camera mode helps.

Last verified: 2026-09-29. Services and hours vary by store.

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