Kenbishi Josen Honjozo
上撰 剣菱
Kenbishi Josen Honjozo is a Futsushu sake from Kenbishi Shuzo in Hyogo Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 70 %, 16 % ABV). Mellow, crisp finish and depth; off-dry and full-bodied. From ¥760 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：subtle · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- mellow
- crisp finish
- depth
- aged
- rice umami
- dry
- full-bodied
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 | Futsushu |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 70% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +0.5 to +1 |
| Acidity | 1.5 |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Style | Yamahai |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 300 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Maker | Kenbishi Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kenbishi Josen Honjozo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥760 per 720 ml, the median ¥822 (30 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 開成屋Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥1,900 | ¥760 | extra | View shopPR |
29 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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|---|---|---|
| Kuromatsu Kenbishi Tokusen Special Grade Sake黒松剣菱 特撰 | Futsushu | ¥860 |
| Kuromatsu Kenbishi Gokujo Premium Sake極上 黒松剣菱 | Honjozo | ¥1,231 |