Shichimiya Honpo on Kiyomizu-dera Temple's Approach to Hold Annual "Shichimiya Week"

Shichimiya Honpo Co., Ltd. (Location: Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Representative Director: Yoshinori Fukushima), a long-established maker of Shichimi Togarashi (seven-spice chili pepper blend) that has been operating on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto since the Meireki era (1655-), has designated July 3 (Fri) to July 8 (Wed), 2026, a six-day period, as "Shichimiya Week," in commemoration of the number "738" which sounds like "Shichimiya." During this period, the main store in Kiyomizu will offer gifts of original spice can magnets and sell limited quantities of new spice containers.

The new spice containers are a collaborative product with "Seigado Toen," located on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. These original ceramic containers were born from regional cooperation, with the shared goal of "making the sightseeing around Kiyomizu-dera Temple even more enjoyable."

Shichimiya Week

Overview of Shichimiya Week

This year's Shichimiya Week will be held as follows:

Event Period: Six days from Friday, July 3, 2026, to Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Location: Shichimiya Honpo (Kiyomizu Main Store), Kyoto

Event Details: Two types of events will be offered

Spice Can Magnets

1. Gift of "Spice Can Magnets" designed after popular spice cans

Customers who spend 3,000 yen (tax included) or more during the period will receive a gift of "Spice Can Magnets" designed after our three representative spice cans: "Shichimi Togarashi," "Ichimi Togarashi," and "Sansho no Ko" (ground Japanese pepper).

New Ceramic Container and Shichimi Bean Bags

2. Sale of limited-edition new spice containers "Kiyomizu-yaki Futamono Togarashi" (Kiyomizu-ware lidded container for chili pepper), set with 50 bags of Shichimi bean bags

This exquisite piece is hand-painted by Chisato Taniguchi* of "Togani Kiln," the original brand of "Seigado Toen," a specialty store for Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Available in two colors: vermilion and blue. The ceramic container is set with 50 bags of "Kyo Meibutsu Shichimi Togarashi" (Kyoto specialty seven-spice chili pepper).

About Togani Kiln

'Seigado Toen,' a specialty store for Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics, launched its original brand 'Togani Kiln' with the aim of creating products based on customer feedback and attracting a wide range of craft enthusiasts.

They produce Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics that enrich daily life, with a slightly casual yet distinctly Kyoto aesthetic, incorporating solid hand-painting techniques.

About the Artist

Chisato Taniguchi (Full Member, Japan Traditional Crafts Association)

Born at 'Seigado Toen,' a specialty store for Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics Graduated from Doshisha University, Faculty of Law, 1999 Completed Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical High School, 2000 Studied under Mr. Tametaka Shimizu, 2002 Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, 2010 (and multiple subsequent selections) Participated in 'Seigado Studio "Togani Kiln"', 2020 Certified as a "Master of the Future" by Kyoto City, 2022 Received the Kyoto City Mayor's Award at the 46th Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition, 2024 Received the Special Award at the 12th Tobiten Exhibition, 2025 Selected for the KYOTO CRAFTS and DESIGN COMPETITION Grand Prize for Oriibe at the 17th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ware Exhibition

About Shichimiya Honpo

Shichimiya Honpo was founded in the Meireki era (1655-). It is counted among Japan's three major Shichimi brands, alongside Yagenbori in Asakusa, Tokyo, and Yawataya Isogoro in Nagano, Shinshu.

Our "Kyo Meibutsu Shichimi Togarashi" is characterized by its commitment to high-quality ingredients and its adherence to a secret, one-generation-to-the-next blending method. It has been cherished by many people to this day as a condiment that enhances the delicate flavors of Kyoto cuisine without overpowering them.

We are a shop that proposes "the final touch" to make dishes even more delicious, serving as a key supporting actor for Kyoto cuisine.

Company Profile

Company Name: Shichimiya Honpo Co., Ltd. Representative: Yoshinori Fukushima Address: 2-221 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, 605-0862 Business Hours: Kiyomizu Main Store: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (varies by season) Online Shop: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Phone Number: 075-551-0738 Company Establishment: December 1950 Business Activities: Sale of Shichimi Togarashi, Sansho no Ko, spices, seasonings, and confectionery HP: https://www.shichimiya.co.jp/

Inquiries regarding products: Shichimiya Honpo Management Division - 0120-540-738 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)