Akarui Noson Imo Shochu
明るい農村
Akarui Noson Imo Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Kirishimacho Joryusho in Kagoshima Prefecture (25 % ABV). Clean, mellow and crisp finish; balanced and full-bodied. From ¥1,173 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
- sweet-potato aroma
- dry
- toasty
How to drink it
on the rocks, with water, with hot water and with soda
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Variety | さつま芋 |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Geographical indication (GI) | Satsuma |
| Maker | Kirishimacho Joryusho |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Akarui Noson Imo Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Beef
- Oily fish
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,173 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,191 (21 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒の専門店ファースト Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥17,600 | ¥1,173 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,978, 720 ml ¥1,551 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
20 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
Links marked “PR” are affiliate links. KIKI does not sell alcohol. Shops may change their prices.
Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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