Kiku-Masamune Josen Honjozo
菊正宗 上撰 本醸造
Kiku-Masamune Josen Honjozo is a Honjozo sake from Kikumasamune Shuzo in Hyogo Prefecture (15 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and light; dry and medium-bodied. From ¥681 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- light
- rich
- dry
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +5 |
| Alcohol | 15 % |
| Style | Kimoto |
| Sizes | 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Maker | Kikumasamune Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kiku-Masamune Josen Honjozo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Pork
- Tofu & soy
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥681 per 720 ml, the median ¥812 (29 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 | ¥10,220 | ¥681 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
1800 ml ¥2,396, 720 ml ¥1,042 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.7 × the list price.
28 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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