Make your own spice at Kawagoe's new hot spot

Fukushichimi, a spice shop, is, if you'll pardon the pun, the new 'hot' spot in Kawagoe. The reason: you can make your own original spice here. It is very highly reviewed online and has even featured on TV. However, I have not yet personally visited yet. I will get there eventually and when I do I will be sure to write a review. But for now, I just wanted to share that it exists, for anyone visiting Kawagoe in the near future. 

Fukushichimi opened earlier in the year, in February 2025. It is located just off the main tourist strip in the old storehouse district. It is up an alley called Koedo Yokocho, which was previously one of the least picturesque alleys in Kawagoe. However, this year they have decorated the alley with colorful wagasa Japanese umbrellas. Moreover, the stairway that leads to to Fukushichimi is also decorated with colorful umbrellas. And right now, for summer, they also have wind chimes up. 

Shichimi is short for Shichimi togarashi. Shichimi is written with the kanji for seven and flavors, " seven spice". It typically includes seven or more ingredients. At Fukushichimi in Kawagoe you can choose from a range of different flavors to make  your own seven (or more) spice! If you are interested in trying it, you can make a booking on Jalan. (I have no affiliation to the store or Jalan). It would make a memorable experience and a really nice souvenir.