This is an assortment of seven chopped pickles made by 株式会社 土井志ば漬本舗 in Yase, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, with the raw material origin labeled as Japan. It lets you try small amounts of Kyoto-style pickles (kyo-tsukemono) such as shibazuke and suguki, but if you are giving it as a gift, the amount in each item, the shelf life and how noshi (gift wrapping label) is handled are worth checking. This article organizes what we could confirm about the 土井志ば漬本舗 Kyoto pickles trial set H19 (7 kinds, 7 items, 40g each) on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and in Rakuten customer reviews, under five points: amount, storage method and shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The shop states that it was founded in Meiji 34 (1901).
What We Confirmed
- Amount and number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product Name | H19 京漬物お試しセット（7種7点入り） (H19 Kyoto pickles trial set, 7 kinds, 7 items)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name | It differs by item. 志ば漬きざみ and 在所漬きざみ are labeled as salt-pickled (chopped), 志そ漬きゅうり as vinegar-pickled (chopped), and すぐききざみ, はりはり漬, 志そ風味漬 and 志ば漬醤油味 as soy-sauce-pickled (chopped)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Amount | 280g (7 kinds, 7 items, 40g each): 志ば漬きざみ (chopped shibazuke) / 志ば漬醤油味 (soy-sauce-flavored shibazuke) / 志そ漬きゅうり (shiso-pickled cucumber) / すぐききざみ (chopped suguki) / はりはり漬 (harihari-zuke, a crunchy daikon pickle) / 志そ風味漬 (shiso-flavored pickles) / 在所漬きざみ (chopped zaisho-zuke). The page states that the sales period or part of the assortment may change depending on the availability of ingredients. The product page does not state the number of servingsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Storage Method | The labeling says to store it away from direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity (all 7 items). The page states that it can be stored at room temperature while unopened. Storage after opening is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and guide images (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | Up to 125 days including the day of manufacture (all 7 items). The page states that this is the longest best-before date, and that you may receive items with a shorter date than stated. How long it keeps after opening is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | Japan (all 7 items)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed. The manufacturer is located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto CitySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | These are chopped pickles. The product page suggests them as a rice topping and as a small dish to nibble on. We could not find any statement on whether cooking is requiredSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Shipping | The shop states that if no delivery date or time is specified, the order ships as soon as it is ready, and that if you have a preferred date you should say so when ordering. The delivery temperature range (type of delivery service) is not confirmedSource: shop information on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社 土井志ば漬本舗 (41 Hanajiri-cho, Yase, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026) |
| Shop | 土井志ば漬本舗 楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product description has a food information label for each of the 7 items. The main ingredients are as follows.
- 志ば漬きざみ (chopped shibazuke): eggplant, myoga ginger, cucumber, shiso (perilla), uri melon, pickling ingredients (salt, plum vinegar, sugars, brewed vinegar), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), vegetable color, acidulant, flavoring
- 志そ漬きゅうり (shiso-pickled cucumber): cucumber, ginger, shiso (perilla), pickling ingredients (salt, sugars, brewed vinegar), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant, vegetable color, flavoring
- すぐききざみ (chopped suguki): suguki greens, sesame, pickling ingredients (soy sauce, salt, brewed vinegar, sugar), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant
- はりはり漬 (harihari-zuke): daikon radish, ginger, kombu (kelp), sesame, chili pepper, pickling ingredients (sugars, soy sauce, brewed vinegar, mirin, salt, hydrolyzed protein, kombu extract), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), gardenia color
- 志そ風味漬 (shiso-flavored pickles): cucumber, uri melon, daikon radish, ginger, shiso (perilla), chili pepper, pickling ingredients (soy sauce, mirin, brewed vinegar, salt, sugar, hydrolyzed protein), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), flavoring, gardenia color, safflower color
- 志ば漬醤油味 (soy-sauce-flavored shibazuke): eggplant, myoga ginger, cucumber, uri melon, shiso (perilla), sesame, pickling ingredients (soy sauce, sugar, brewed vinegar, mirin, salt), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant, flavoring
- 在所漬きざみ (chopped zaisho-zuke): cucumber, eggplant, ginger, myoga ginger, shiso (perilla), pickling ingredients (salt, mirin, brewed vinegar, sugar, hydrolyzed protein), seasoning (amino acids, etc.), acidulant, flavoring, alum
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026)
For allergens, the set as a whole is labeled as containing soybeans and wheat. In the labeling for each item, 5 items (すぐききざみ, はりはり漬, 志そ風味漬, 志ば漬醤油味 and 在所漬きざみ) carry a note that they contain soybeans and wheat, while 2 items (志ば漬きざみ and 志そ漬きゅうり) have no such note. In this article we follow the labeling for the set as a whole and treat it as containing soybeans and wheat. Sesame appears in the ingredient lists of 3 items: すぐききざみ, はりはり漬 and 志ば漬醤油味.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 13, 2026)
If you have allergy concerns, be sure to ask the shop before buying or check the food information label on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 13, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 280g (7 kinds, 7 items, 40g each). The number of servings is not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | The page says to avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, and that it can be stored at room temperature while unopened. The best-before date is up to 125 days including the day of manufacture, and the item you receive may have a shorter date. Storage and shelf life after opening are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page description and guide images |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Raw material origin: Japan. The set as a whole is labeled as containing soybeans and wheat. Sesame appears in the ingredient lists of 3 items | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | Noshi: a red-and-white flat noshi (紅白平熨斗) and a strip-style noshi (短冊熨斗) are available (for the cost, see the next section). Packaging is simple by default, and gift wrapping is requested in the remarks field when ordering. The available inscription types, a gift box and message cards are not confirmed | Shop information and guide images on the product page |
| 5. Review Trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.65/5 (877 reviews). Among the 60 reviews we read in Rakuten’s default order, many said it was well received as a gift for parents or older relatives, and many said the small portions let them try a variety of flavors. The 12 reviews at ★1 and ★2 mention that the pickles are chopped finely or that the taste did not suit them, and all of them were posted in 2022 or earlier. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 13, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
This section covers what we could confirm on the product page (viewed October 13, 2026). Details may change over time.
- Noshi: The shop states that it prepares noshi paper free of charge. A red-and-white flat noshi (紅白平熨斗) and a strip-style noshi (短冊熨斗) are available, and you request one in the remarks field when ordering. You can choose to have it placed inside the wrapping (内掛け) or outside (外掛け); if you do not specify, it is placed inside.
- Inscription: The product page does not list the inscription types you can choose from, so this is not confirmed.
- Packaging: The shop states that, out of consideration for the environment, packaging is simple by default, and that orders sent to your own home are packed directly into a cardboard box. If you want gift wrapping, you request it in the remarks field when ordering.
- Gift box: This product page does not mention a gift box, so this is not confirmed.
- Message card: We could not find a statement, so this is not confirmed.
- Carrier bags: Since May 1, 2025, they are charged for; the shop states that paper bags (medium and small) and a plastic bag are bought from their own product pages.
- Delivery: If no date or time is specified, the order ships as soon as it is ready, and a preferred date is requested when ordering. The delivery temperature range is not confirmed.
On storage and shelf life, the shop states that it can be stored at room temperature while unopened, and that the best-before date is up to 125 days including the day of manufacture (the item you receive may have a shorter date). For allergen labeling, see the previous section.
In the pickles category, we have also covered 樽味屋 Karashi Takana 200g×2 Bags, a product delivering one kind, karashi takana (spicy pickled mustard greens), in 200g×2 bags, and 珍味堂 ひろめ店 All-Purpose Okazu Ginger, 130g×3 Bags Set, a product delivering one kind, okazu ginger, in 130g×3 bags (by mail delivery) (as stated in each article, as of each article’s information date). This product is an assortment of 7 kinds, 40g each.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.65 / 5 | 877 | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 627 / ★4: 209 / ★3: 29 / ★2: 9 / ★1: 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted from August 2011 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026; 40 of them posted within the last two years), plus all 3 reviews filtered to ★1 (September 2008 to December 2022) and all 9 filtered to ★2 (May 2007 to May 2022), 72 in total. None of the ★1 or ★2 reviews were posted within the last two years. This includes reviews from a period when the set’s contents differed from now.
What Reviewers Praise
Well received by the recipient
Of the 60 reviews in the default order, 18 said it was well received when given to parents, older relatives or people who had helped them (all 18 posted within the last two years). They mention using it for Mother’s Day, Respect for the Aged Day, ochugen (mid-year gift), return gifts after a memorial service, and New Year’s greeting gifts (onenga).
Small portions let you try many flavors
18 of the 60 reviews said it came in small portions and let them try many kinds of flavors (9 of them posted within the last two years). Some also wrote that it was just right for someone living alone or a two-person household.
Refined, authentic taste
7 of the 60 reviews said the taste was refined and authentic, not merely salty or spicy, nor merely sweet (all 7 posted within the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Small amount per bag
5 of the 69 reviews (the 60 in the default order plus the 9 at ★2) said the amount in each bag was small (1 of them posted within the last two years). 4 of the 5 were posted in 2018 or earlier, from a period when the number of bags and the amount per bag differed from the current set.
How to check: the current amount is summarized in the “Amount” row of this article’s “Basic Information”.
Chopped finely
2 of the 12 reviews at ★1 and ★2 said the pickles were chopped so finely that the crunch or ease of picking them up was lacking (none posted within the last two years).
How to check: that all 7 items are chopped pickles is summarized in the “Name” row of this article’s “Basic Information”.
Taste did not suit them
4 of the 12 reviews at ★1 and ★2 said the taste did not suit them. All were posted in 2019 or earlier.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 13, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to try small amounts of 7 kinds of Kyoto-style pickles, such as shibazuke and suguki
- Want to give pickles with noshi (a red-and-white flat noshi and a strip-style noshi are available)
- Want something that can be stored at room temperature while unopened
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a soybean or wheat allergy (ask the shop before buying or check the label on the product you receive)
- Want to eat a larger amount of one kind (40g each)
- Want to give it as a gift on the assumption of a choice of inscription, a gift box or a message card (all not confirmed)
- Prefer larger cuts with more crunch (all 7 items are chopped)
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Summary
- An assortment of chopped pickles, 7 kinds, 7 items, 40g each (280g in total). It can be stored at room temperature while unopened, and the best-before date is up to 125 days including the day of manufacture (the item you receive may have a shorter date)
- The set as a whole is labeled as containing soybeans and wheat. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying or check the label on the product you receive
- A red-and-white flat noshi and a strip-style noshi are available, and packaging is simple by default. Many reviews say it was well received as a gift or that the small portions let them try many flavors, while some older reviews point out the fine chopping or that the taste did not suit them
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Information as of: October 13, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “土井志ば漬本舗 楽天市場店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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