What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：balanced · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- rice umami
- floral
- lively
How to drink it
chilled
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 55% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3.5 |
| Acidity | 1.2 |
| Alcohol | 16–17 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml |
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Maker | Kikuhime |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kikuhime Ginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Cheese
- Sashimi & sushi
- Ginger & herbs
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥2,200 per 720 ml (2 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 金沢の地酒ショップ カガヤ酒店Rakuten Ichiba | 720 ml | ¥2,200 | ¥2,200 | extra | View shopPR |
1 more shop 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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