Hououbiden Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Unpasteurised Raw Sake
鳳凰美田 純米吟醸 無濾過本生
Hououbiden Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Unpasteurised Raw Sake is a Junmai Ginjo sake from Kobayashi Shuzo in Tochigi Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, Gohyakumangoku, polished to 55 %, 16–17 % ABV). Clean, mellow and depth; slightly sweet and medium-bodied. From ¥1,320 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- mellow
- depth
- fruity
- rich
- floral
How to drink it
chilled, warm and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 55% |
| Alcohol | 16–17 % |
| Style | Muroka (unfiltered) and Namazake (unpasteurised) |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Tochigi Prefecture |
| Maker | Kobayashi Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Hououbiden Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Unpasteurised Raw Sake (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Vegetables
- Sashimi & sushi
- Fried
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,320 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,980 (11 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 銘酒本舗 IMANAKA SAKESHOPRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥3,300 | ¥1,320 | extra | View shopPR |
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 Hououbiden
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Hououbiden Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 50% Polish Raw Sake鳳凰美田 純米大吟醸 山田錦五割磨き 生酒 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥1,408 |