Blending your own Suridane chili-sesame spice at FUJIYA near Mt. Fuji
Fujiyoshida's Legendary Spice

Blend Your Own
Japanese Spice.

Choose your peppers. Balance the sesame. Add sansho — Japanese mountain pepper. Blend everything into a chili-sesame paste that is entirely yours, then take a bottle home.

Make & Take Home
From ¥1,700
/ person · ~30–60 min
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Who It's For

This Experience Is Perfect For...

Families with children — no heat, no knives required
Spice & food lovers
Looking for a unique souvenir to take home
Short on time — just 30–60 minutes
Groups & school trips up to 80 people
First-time visitors to Japan
About Suridane

Fujiyoshida's Secret Spice — Born at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Red chili pepper + sesame + sansho (Japanese mountain pepper)
Bottle it, label it — your recipe, your souvenir
~30–60 min — short enough to add to any visit

Suridane is a hyper-local spice condiment from Fujiyoshida — the city at the base of Mt. Fuji. Made from dried chili peppers, white sesame, sansho mountain pepper, and sesame oil, it has been the essential condiment for local Yoshida Udon and Hōtō noodles for generations. Every household has their own ratio. Now you can make yours.

Did you know? — Why every bottle tastes different
No "Correct" Recipe
Unlike soy sauce or miso — which have industry standards — Suridane has no fixed recipe. The ratio of chili to sesame to sansho is entirely personal. Local ramen shops guard their formulas like trade secrets, and home cooks have been tweaking theirs for decades.
What Is Sansho?
Sansho (山椒) is Japanese mountain pepper — a native Japanese spice with a bright citrusy aroma and a distinctive tingling, numbing sensation on the tongue. Not hot like chili, but electrifyingly fragrant. It is the "third dimension" that makes Suridane complex and uniquely Japanese.
Suridane — Fujiyoshida's traditional chili-sesame spice condiment
Why This Experience Stands Out

4 Things That Make Suridane-Making Special

Your Own Recipe

No two bottles are identical. You decide how much chili, how much sesame, how much sansho. Mild and fragrant or fiercely spicy — the formula is yours entirely.

Take It Home

Your finished Suridane is bottled on-site and goes straight into your bag. It keeps well at home — use it on noodles, grilled meats, eggs, or anything that needs a Japanese spice kick.

Quick & Compact

The whole experience takes just 30 to 60 minutes — no kneading, no waiting. It pairs perfectly before or after a noodle-making session, or works beautifully as a standalone activity.

Taste It Right Away

Try your fresh Suridane immediately on udon or Hōtō noodles. You'll taste exactly what your blend does to the dish — the feedback is instant and genuinely delicious.

Plans & Pricing

Choose Your Spice Experience

Suridane Spice Making Experience at FUJIYA
Standalone Experience
Suridane Spice Making
¥1,700 / person
  • Choose from a full lineup of spices — dried chili, sesame, sansho (Japanese mountain pepper), and more
  • Blend your own unique recipe with staff guidance in English
  • Add sesame oil and mix into your finished paste
  • Bottle your creation on-site — labelled and ready to take home
  • ~30–60 min · Walk-ins welcome
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Also Available — Suridane as Part of a Set

Add Suridane to Any Noodle Experience

Suridane making can be combined with any of our noodle-making experiences. Make your spice first — then use it to season the noodles you make right afterwards. The combination is unforgettable.

Noodle-Making + Suridane Set
¥5,300 / person

Combine Suridane spice-making with any of our noodle-making experiences. Make your spice blend first — then use it to season the noodles you craft right afterwards. Choose one noodle style when you book:

Hōtō flat wheat noodles in miso broth
Hōtō (flat wheat noodles) Hand-rolled flat noodles simmered in rich miso broth — the iconic dish of Fujiyoshida. Finish your bowl with the Suridane you made. Hōtō Experience →
Yoshida Udon thick wheat noodles
Yoshida Udon (thick wheat noodles) Thick, chewy noodles the way locals eat them in Fujiyoshida — with a firm bite and bold broth. Stir your Suridane in and taste the difference. Yoshida Udon Experience →
Tonkotsu ramen thin kansui noodles
Tonkotsu Ramen (thin kansui noodles) Springy noodles made with kansui (alkaline water) and shaped by hand-cranked machine. Add a spoonful of Suridane to the rich pork broth — it transforms the bowl entirely. Ramen Experience →

Set price is ¥5,300 / person regardless of which noodle style you choose. Please enquire when booking if you would like to combine with Soba or other experiences.

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Experience Flow

5 Steps to Your Own Bottle of Suridane

1
Choosing spices for Suridane blending
Choose Your Spices

Browse the full lineup — dried chili, sesame, sansho (Japanese mountain pepper), and more. Our staff explains each ingredient.

2
Measuring spices by the spoonful
Measure & Blend

Spoon each ingredient into your bowl. Adjust the ratios as you go — more chili for heat, more sesame for fragrance.

3
Pouring sesame oil into the spice blend
Add Sesame Oil

Pour sesame oil over the dry blend and mix everything together until all flavours meld into a smooth paste.

4
Bottling finished Suridane to take home
Bottle Your Creation

Fill your bottle and seal it. Write your recipe on the label — a souvenir nobody else has.

5
Tasting freshly made Suridane on udon noodles
Taste It on Noodles

Try your Suridane on freshly made udon or Hōtō. The difference your blend makes is instant and delicious.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Suridane is a traditional chili-sesame spice condiment from Fujiyoshida, the city at the base of Mt. Fuji. It is made by blending dried red chili pepper, white sesame seeds, sansho (Japanese mountain pepper), and sesame oil. It has been the essential condiment for Yoshida Udon and Hōtō noodles for generations. Every household and restaurant in Fujiyoshida has their own unique recipe — and now you can make yours.
Sansho (山椒) is Japanese mountain pepper — botanically related to Sichuan pepper but distinctly Japanese in character. It has a bright, citrusy aroma and produces a gentle tingling, numbing sensation on the tongue. Unlike chili pepper it is not hot; instead it adds a fragrant complexity and a pleasant electric quality that makes Suridane uniquely layered. It is one of the most interesting spices in Japanese cuisine.
The spice-making experience takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes. It is a compact, light experience — significantly shorter than our noodle-making sessions — making it easy to add on before or after another activity, or to enjoy as a standalone visit.
Yes — that is the whole point. Your finished Suridane is bottled on-site and you take it home. Any overflow that does not fit in the bottle is packed separately. It stores well at room temperature and keeps for a long time. At home, use it on noodles, rice, grilled meats, eggs, or anything that needs a Japanese spice kick. It makes an exceptional and highly personal souvenir from the Fuji Five Lakes region.
Absolutely. You control how much dried chili pepper goes in. Add more for extra heat, or keep it mild and focus on the sesame and sansho fragrance. Our staff will explain all the ingredients and suggest starting ratios based on your spice preference. First-timers often start with a balanced ratio and adjust from there.
Yes — and we highly recommend it. Make your own Suridane first, then use it to season the noodles you make in our Hōtō, Udon, Ramen, or Soba experience. The moment your spice hits your handmade noodles is one of the highlights of any visit to FUJIYA. Combination plans are available — please enquire when booking.
Yes. Full English support is available at FUJIYA. Our staff explain every ingredient in English, guide you through your blending choices, and answer any questions. No Japanese language ability is required.
Yes. Spice-making requires only measuring and mixing — there is no cooking, no heat, and no sharp tools involved. It is suitable for all ages. Children often find the aroma of the spices fascinating and enjoy creating their own "secret recipe."
Walk-ins are welcome. We recommend booking in advance for groups of 4 or more, or during peak seasons — Golden Week (late April–May), summer holidays, or autumn foliage season. Book via our contact page or LINE (Japan's leading messaging app) for the fastest confirmation.
FUJIYA is located in Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi), Yamanashi Prefecture — about 90 minutes from Shinjuku Station by direct highway bus. From Kawaguchiko Station, we are approximately a 12-minute walk. Parking is available on-site for guests arriving by car.
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More Experiences to Explore

Hōtō Flat Noodle Making Experience
Hōtō Noodle-Making
Make Yamanashi's thick flat wheat noodles and simmer in rich miso broth. Add your own Suridane for the full Fujiyoshida flavour. From ¥3,500.
 Soba Making Experience
Soba-Making Experience
Make buckwheat soba from scratch with pure Oshino Hakkai spring water. Delicate, earthy, refined. From ¥3,500.
 Yoshida Udon Making Experience
Yoshida Udon Making
Make the thick, chewy udon noodles that locals season with Suridane every day. From ¥4,000.
 Ramen Noodle Making Experience
Ramen Noodle Making
Make thin ramen noodles using the real noodle machine and eat in rich tonkotsu broth. A spoonful of Suridane takes it to another level. From ¥3,500.
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Walk-ins welcome · English support available · Groups up to 80 people

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Japanese Cooking Class FUJIYA · Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi
90 min from Shinjuku · 12 min walk from Kawaguchiko Station · Parking available

Getting Here

Access · FUJIYA

FUJIYA Japanese Cooking Class building exterior at Lake Kawaguchi
Address
3376-3 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Hours
9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Walk-in last entry: 3:00 PM
Parking
Free · 10 cars available
From Station
Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line)
12 min walk
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