This is the 八幡屋礒五郎 Shichimi Tin 14g sold by 信州銘店 そば蔵 渡辺製麺 (Rakuten Ichiba), and the chili pepper in its ingredients is labeled “中国、日本” (China, Japan). Shichimi (七味唐辛子) is a seven-spice chili blend. The product page states an amount of 14g, ambient (room-temperature) storage and a best-before period of about 6 months, and the Rakuten rating is 4.94 from 32 reviews. We organized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift and reviews. The features we could confirm are two: it arrives as a single 14g tin, and all 32 Rakuten reviews are rated ★4 or higher.
At a Glance
Key points
- The amount is one 14g tin. The product page states it; the number of servings is not given
- Best-before period of about 6 months, ambient storage. This is what the product page says; the number of days left when it arrives is not confirmed
- Rated 4.94 on Rakuten (32 reviews). Viewed October 30, 2026. There are 30 reviews at ★5 and 2 at ★4, and none at ★3 or below
- The allergen is sesame (ごま). The product page says “一部にごまを含む” (contains sesame in part) (weak point: noshi and gift wrapping are listed as “不可” (not available))
Suits: people who want a single small 14g tin of shichimi, and people who want to check the trend in Rakuten reviews before choosing
The features come from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 30, 2026). The rating is as displayed on Rakuten (viewed October 30, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product name
- 八幡屋礒五郎 Shichimi Tin 14g, Shinshu Specialty, Zenkoji, Gokaicho (listing name: 八幡屋礒五郎 七味缶 14g 信州名産品 善光寺 御開帳)
- Amount
- 14g (1 tin)
- Storage
- Ambient (room temperature). The best-before period is described as about 6 months
- Ingredients
- Chili pepper (China, Japan), chinpi (dried citrus peel), sesame (胡麻), hemp seeds (麻種), perilla (shiso), sansho (Japanese pepper), ginger
- Allergen labeling
- Allergen: sesame (ごま)
- Manufacturer
- not confirmed
- Noshi / gifts
- Wrapping and noshi are listed as “不可” (not available)
- Shop
- 信州銘店 そば蔵 渡辺製麺 (Rakuten Ichiba)
This list transcribes what is stated on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The allergen listed on the product page is “ごま” (sesame). If you have allergies, including to items other than that, ask the shop before buying or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 30, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (13 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- 八幡屋礒五郎 Shichimi Tin 14g, Shinshu Specialty, Zenkoji, Gokaicho (listing name: 八幡屋礒五郎 七味缶 14g 信州名産品 善光寺 御開帳)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 30, 2026)
- Amount
- 14g (1 tin). The number of servings is not stated and is not confirmedSource: same as above
- Storage method
- The temperature zone is described as ambient (room temperature). How to store it after opening is not confirmedSource: same as above
- Best-before date
- Described as about 6 months. The number of days left when it arrives is not confirmedSource: same as above
- Ingredients
- Chili pepper (China, Japan), chinpi (dried citrus peel), sesame (胡麻), hemp seeds (麻種), perilla (shiso), sansho (Japanese pepper), gingerSource: same as above
- Allergen labeling
- “ごま” (sesame) is written in the allergen field, and “一部にごまを含む” (contains sesame in part) in the ingredients field. We found no entry for other itemsSource: same as above
- Country of origin (ingredients)
- The chili pepper in the ingredients field is labeled “中国、日本” (China, Japan) (the seller’s labeling). The origin of the other ingredients is not confirmedSource: same as above
- Place of processing
- not confirmed (the product page has no entry)
- Condition / how to eat (cooking required?)
- We found no guidance on how to eat it or whether it needs heating on the product pageSource: same as above
- Delivery
- The temperature zone is ambient (room temperature). The delivery method is not stated and is not confirmedSource: same as above
- Manufacturer
- not confirmed (the product page has no entry). 八幡屋礒五郎 in the product name is part of the product name as written
- Noshi / gifts
- The “包装・のし” (wrapping / noshi) field says “不可” (not available). We found no entry for gift wrapping or message cardsSource: same as above
- Shop
- 信州銘店 そば蔵 渡辺製麺 (Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Is It Suitable as a Gift?
The “包装・のし” (wrapping / noshi) field on the product page says “不可” (not available), and it says neither noshi (a gift wrapping label) nor wrapping can be added. We found no entry for gift wrapping or message cards. If you want to give it as a gift, you would need to arrange the wrapping yourself.
On the other hand, about 15 of the 32 reviews we read mention giving it as a souvenir or handing it out (source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 30, 2026). The shop’s listing says noshi and wrapping are not available.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward. What follows is a trend within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.94 / 5 | 32 | October 30, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 30 / ★4 2 / ★3 0 / ★2 0 / ★1 0 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 30, 2026)
What we read: all 32 reviews in the default order (posted August 2019 to April 2026, most recent April 2026; 3 of them posted within the last two years). There are no reviews at ★1 to ★3. This is a trend within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. The counts below are approximate figures from our own reading of the posts.
What Reviewers Praise
Given as a souvenir or handed out (about 15 of 32)
About 15 of the 32 reviews we read said they gave it as a souvenir from Nagano, handed it out to family, acquaintances or coworkers, or used it as a prize. Some wrote that it was welcomed together with the Zenkoji name (as written by the reviewers). The product page says noshi and wrapping are not available.
Flavor, aroma and how the heat comes through (about 11)
About 11 of the 32 reviews said the heat kicks in sharply, that it brings out the flavor of dishes, or that they were satisfied with both the aroma and the taste. One also wrote that they put it in their miso soup every day (as written by the reviewers).
Easy to buy in quantity, reasonably priced (about 12)
About 12 of the 32 reviews said they were able to buy in quantity, that the price was reasonable, or that they keep buying it again. This article does not compare whether the price is high or low.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 30, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Rakuten shows no reviews at ★3 or below, and among the 32 we read we found no point of concern that several reviews shared. The rating is high, but 32 is not a large number of reviews, so we cannot judge how strong the trend is.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 30, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: you want to get a single small 14g tin, and you want to check the trend in 32 Rakuten reviews before buying. If those two are your conditions, this product fits (weak point: noshi and wrapping are listed as “不可” (not available)).
- The product page says 14g, a best-before period of about 6 months and ambient storage
- Rated 4.94/5 on Rakuten (32 reviews). Among the 32 we read, reviews mentioning giving it as a souvenir or handing it out (about 15) and reviews mentioning flavor and aroma (about 11) stood out
- The allergen field says “ごま” (sesame). If you have allergies, including to items other than that, ask the shop before buying or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 30, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 30, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 30, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “信州銘店 そば蔵 渡辺製麺” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
