If you come to Gion, Kyoto, there is one souvenir you must buy.
It is the black seven spice from “Gion Hararyokaku.
In Tokyo, it is used at the popular ramen restaurant “Mentoku 2nd Generation Tsujita” and has quickly become a well-known condiment for those in the know.
Matsuya, a beef bowl restaurant, has also developed its own black shichimi, proving that it goes well with beef bowls as well.
The container for Matsuya’s black shichimi is a complete rip-off of the black shichimi used at Gion Hararyokaku.
Now, let’s see. Gion Hararyokaku is located about a five-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station.
further north on Shirakawa Dori.
This is Ryokaku. I guess it is a store for young people.
A modern storefront with an oversized “black shichimi” welcomes you.
It is so big that it makes me laugh a little.
The atmosphere inside the store is also unexpected. It looks like a fashionable general store.
At first glance, you would never guess that it was a black seven spice shop.
This funny form is synonymous with the shop.
The “Black Shichimi” is famous, but as one would expect from the main store, there are many other varieties as well.
The name “KARAGOKU” alone has a big impact.
It is a perfect souvenir for those who love spicy food.
The lineup of products, such as pottery containers and chopsticks, has already surpassed the level of condiments.
The set of these products would make a great gift.
The can type, bag type, refill type, etc. are all kind of amazing.
Retort curry, too. Black seven spice curry? I’d like to try some.
It would be a perfect souvenir of Kyoto for curry lovers.
A sign that gives a sense of history stands out in the stylish interior of the store.
It reads “Gokosen.
Yes, this was the original specialty of Gokosen.
Hara Ryoukaku was founded in 1703. The founder, Gizaemon Michiki Hara, was born into a family of samurai, the father of an Ako Roshi,
He shaved his head and began selling “Goko-sen,” a Chinese herbal medicine, in Gion.
The formula was passed down from one generation to the next, and in the Meiji and Taisho periods, it became an official product of the Ministry of the Imperial Household.
Now, here is the incense infusion.
It is made by roasting Uikyo, Chenpi, and other ingredients, and seasoned with grilled salt.
It is eaten floating in white hot water.
In the old days, it was placed at inn towns along the Tokaido Highway and was believed to heal the fatigue of travelers.
I haven’t tried this one yet.
I look forward to coming to Gion again.
Gion Ryokaku
216-1 Nishinomachi, Shinmonzen-sagaru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
075-561-2732
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