What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- mellow
- gentle
- rice umami
How to drink it
chilled and warm
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Futsushu |
|---|---|
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +0.5 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 2000 ml, 300 ml, 720 ml, 900 ml, 1800 ml and 180 ml |
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Maker | Gekkeikan |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Gekkeikan Josen Regular Sake (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Vegetables
- Tofu & soy
- Simmered
- Grilled
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥569 per 720 ml, the median ¥628 (25 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| わいわい卓杯便Rakuten Ichiba | 6 × 2000 ml | ¥9,488 | ¥569 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
2000 ml ¥2,369, 300 ml ¥477, 720 ml ¥1,038, 900 ml ¥1,221, 1800 ml ¥2,390, 180 ml ¥298 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
24 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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