Horai Josen
蓬莱 上撰
Horai Josen is a sake from Watanabe Shuzoten in Gifu Prefecture (ひだほまれ, polished to 63 %, 15 % ABV). Mellow, savoury and light; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥752 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
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What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- mellow
- savoury
- light
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature, warm and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sake |
|---|---|
| Rice | ひだほまれ |
| Polishing ratio | 63% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3 |
| Acidity | 1.4 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Sizes | 300 ml, 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Gifu Prefecture |
| Maker | Watanabe Shuzoten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Horai Josen (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Miso
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥752 per 720 ml, the median ¥858 (15 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のビッグボスRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,879 | ¥752 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
300 ml ¥495, 720 ml ¥1,078, 1800 ml ¥2,145 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
14 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
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