Hotel Indigo Karuizawa x Yawataya Isogoro releases two new original shichimi flavors!

Hotel Indigo Karuizawa x Yawataya Isogoro: Two new original shichimi flavors now on sale! ​
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Press release: July 30, 2025 To Members of the Press Hotel Indigo Karuizawa x Yawataya Isogoro: Two New Original Shichimi Flavors Now Available! ~For restaurants and at home! An original spice that expands your enjoyment with just one shake. Hotel Indigo Karuizawa (Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano
Prefecture), a lifestyle boutique hotel symbolized by the flickering flames in one’s heart and the feeling of time spent at a villa, will be releasing two original shichimi pepper flavors, created in collaboration with Yawataya Isogoro, a long-established shichimi pepper manufacturer in Nagano Prefecture, on Friday, August 1, 2025. In addition, the all-day dining restaurant “KAGARIBI” will offer a menu featuring the original shichimi pepper.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89765/45/89765-45-628fdf404d899ce0c7d6b9c944e380e0-865×590.png In collaboration with Yawataya Isogoro, a long-established shichimi pepper manufacturer in Nagano Prefecture, we have developed two original varieties of shichimi pepper. This product, created under the supervision of the chef at the all-day dining restaurant “KAGARIBI,” is a blend that utilizes ingredients and aromas unique to Shinshu, resulting in a fragrant, deep flavor. This spice, designed to add a touch of elegance to your everyday meals, was born as part of a community collaboration project unique to our hotel, which is based on the brand concept of “Neighborhood Story” (reflecting the charm of the town surrounding the hotel). Our original shichimi is available at the all-day dining restaurant “KAGARIBI,” and will also be featured on some of our restaurant menus this summer. Its pungent aroma and spiciness will whet your appetite, making it perfect for the hot weather. Its rich aroma enhances the flavor of dishes and can be used in a wide variety of dishes at home. “Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Exclusive: Fragrant Blend Shichimi” (Suitable for roast dishes) Its fragrant and rich spiciness make it a perfect match for roasted meat, fish, pizza, and more. This blend has a strong presence that rivals the aroma of a wood fire, and one sip will change the impression of your taste. It also pairs exceptionally well with wine. “Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Exclusive: Refreshingly Aroma Blended Shichimi Pepper” (Suitable for salads) This shichimi pepper features a refreshing aroma, blended with lemon, yuzu, and basil. The spicy kick adds a nice accent and brings out the natural freshness of the vegetables. It also pairs well with olive oil, adding a new color to salads.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89765/45/89765-45-9a700cae3bfdc87f57410705194f2f3c-3000×2000.jpg ■Product overview Product Name: “Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Exclusive: A Fragrant Blend of Shichimi Pepper” “Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Exclusive: A Refreshingly Aroma-Filled Blend of Shichimi Pepper” Product Specifications: Shichimi Togarashi (Seven-spice Flavor) Bottle, 12g Price: ¥1,320 (tax included) per bottle / ¥2,200 (tax included) for a set of two bottles Release Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 Sales location: All-day dining restaurant “KAGARIBI” ■Restaurant menu featuring original shichimi ・Summer Signature Cocktail “Anguria Carina” This refreshing and stimulating summer cocktail combines watermelon from Nagano Prefecture, Italian liqueur, and the hotel’s original shichimi pepper. Its exquisite blend of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors makes it perfect for the Italian aperitif culture, “aperitivo.” The rim of the glass is garnished with roasted salt and original shichimi pepper, creating a refreshing cocktail that brings out the sweetness and tanginess of the watermelon. *In addition to the restaurant, you can also enjoy this menu in the Forest Garden or Lobby Lounge. Availability period: Until the end of August 2025 Price: 2,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89765/45/89765-45-a0157e98e224b9d633441f6e4ca26cf7-1531×1020.jpg Summer Signature Cocktail “Anguria Carina” Pizza Marinara: Octopus, Taggisca Olives, Tomatoes, and Original Shichimi Spice Based on traditional Italian pizza marinara, this pizza is topped with flavorful octopus and rich Taggisca olives. The hotel’s original shichimi pepper seasoning adds a fragrant aroma and just the right amount of spiciness to the sour and sweet tomato, creating a depth of flavor. This simple tomato-based pizza makes the most of the natural flavors of the ingredients, and the shichimi spice adds just the right amount of spice. Offer period: ~End of September 2025 Price: S size (20cm) 2,500 yen, M size (28cm) 3,400 yen (tax and service included)
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