Koyasan Kaiyasan Kai-Ososo (Toso Herbal Mix) (40g)

Experience a sacred Japanese New Year tradition with Koyasan Kaiyasan Kai-Ososo (高野山 海養山 廻御蘇生酒 / Toso Herbal Mix) — a traditional herbal blend from Koyasan, the UNESCO World Heritage temple mountain in Wakayama Prefecture.
This spiritual herbal infusion is used to prepare Toso, a celebratory medicinal sake drunk during New Year’s to purify the body and bring good health for the year ahead.

Made by Daishi Darani Pharmaceutical Co., which has long been associated with Koyasan’s monastic herbal medicine tradition, this product represents the intersection of Buddhist wellness philosophy and Japanese folk medicine.

Key Features

• Traditional Koyasan herbal remedy used for Toso (medicinal sake).

• Includes five carefully selected herbs used in Japanese Kampo medicine.

• Symbolizes purification, renewal, and health for the New Year.

• Produced by Daishi Darani Pharmaceutical Co., a Koyasan-based herbal manufacturer.

• Easy to prepare: simply steep the sachet in sake or mirin overnight.

How to Use

1. Place one herbal sachet in 360 ml (about 2 cups) of sake or 300 ml of mirin.

2. Soak overnight at room temperature.

3. Enjoy warm or at room temperature the next morning.

4. Traditionally shared among family members during the first sunrise of the year (Hatsuhinode).

Ingredients

Japanese traditional herbs:

• Windproof, Japanese pepper, balloon flower, meat rain, Cinnamon, White

Product Details

• Net Weight: 40 g

• Form: Tea bag (for soaking)

• Country of Origin: Japan

• Manufacturer: Daishi Darani Pharmaceutical Co. (大師陀羅尼製薬)

Cultural Background

Toso (屠蘇酒) has been enjoyed in Japan since the Heian era. It was believed to ward off evil spirits and illness, symbolizing purification and renewal. Even today, families prepare Toso during Oshogatsu (New Year celebrations) as part of the traditional breakfast ritual.

Important Note

This product is available upon customer request, which may extend the shipping time.
If unavailable from the manufacturer, it may be canceled from your order.