Gokyo Junmai
五橋 純米酒
Gokyo Junmai is a Junmai sake from Sakai Shuzo in Yamaguchi Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, 日本晴, polished to 60 %, 15.5 % ABV). Mellow, fresh and gentle; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,250 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：subtle · Umami：moderate · Acidity：pronounced
Flavour words
- mellow
- fresh
- gentle
- rice umami
- lively
- tangy
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature and warm
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki and 日本晴 |
| Polishing ratio | 60% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3 |
| Acidity | 1.6–1.8 |
| Alcohol | 15.5 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 180 ml, 300 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Maker | Sakai Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Gokyo Junmai (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,250 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,364 (11 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒本舗はなRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥3,124 | ¥1,250 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,705, 180 ml ¥451, 300 ml ¥715, 1800 ml ¥3,410 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
10 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
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Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
More from Gokyo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Gokyo Keika Junmai Daiginjo Unpasteurized五橋 純米大吟醸 生酒 馨嘉 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥1,539 |