Kintsuru Honjozo
金鶴 本醸造
Kintsuru Honjozo is a Honjozo sake from Kato Shuzoten in Niigata Prefecture (Gohyakumangoku, こしいぶき, 15.6 % ABV). Clean and dry; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥960 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- dry
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Gohyakumangoku and こしいぶき |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +5.5 to +6.5 |
| Acidity | 1.1–1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15.6 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Kato Shuzoten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kintsuru Honjozo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Tofu & soy
- Oily fish
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥960 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,192 (7 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 美酒の泉ジャパニーズSAKEYahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥2,400 | ¥960 | extra | View shop |
6 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 Kintsuru
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|---|---|---|
| Kintsuru Kazewa Junmai金鶴 純米酒 風和 | Junmai | ¥1,240 |
| Kintsuru Daiginjo金鶴 大吟醸 | Daiginjo | ¥2,400 |
| Kintsuru Taku Junmai金鶴 純米 拓 | Junmai | ¥1,750 |