Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo
八海山 純米大吟醸
Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo is a Junmai Daiginjo sake from Hakkai Jozo in Niigata Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, Miyama Nishiki, polished to 45 %, 15.5 % ABV). Crisp finish, light and lively; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥1,743 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：low · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- light
- lively
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature, warm and on the rocks
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku and Miyama Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 45% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +4 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15.5 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 300 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Hakkai Jozo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Shellfish
- White fish
- Tofu & soy
- Sashimi & sushi
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,743 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,980 (16 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 御用蔵 大川Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥26,150 | ¥1,743 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥2,508, 300 ml ¥1,188, 1800 ml ¥4,950 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
15 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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