Written by Aarohi Narain
For 400 years, Yagenbori has been crafting shichimi tōgarashi, the iconic Japanese seven-spice blend.
Located along Asakusa’s Shin-Nakamise Street, which runs perpendicular to Nakamise, this historic spice shop has perfected the balance of heat and herbaceousness, making it a must-visit for spice lovers and food enthusiasts. Originally developed in the Edo period, Yagenbori’s signature blend remains a staple in Japanese cuisine today. You’ll see it not only in the izakaya lining Asakusa’s own Hoppy Street, but all over Tokyo and indeed the country.
Besides various spice blends and handcrafted, made-in-Japan dispensers, Yagenbori also sells other condiments and flavorings such as furikake and salt-pickled cherry blossoms.
やげん堀 七味唐辛子本舗
1 Chome-28-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 449 m from Kasuga Station Mita Line (I12)Oedo Line (E7)
- 0.6 km from Korakuen Station Marunouchi Line (M22)Namboku Line (N11)
- 0.8 km from Tōdaimae Station Namboku Line (N12)
