What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- rich
- floral
- dry
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 50% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +1 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15–16 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 1800 ml and 300 ml |
| Location | Akita Prefecture |
| Maker | Hokushika |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kitaakita Daiginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Rich & fatty
- Salt
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥865 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,066 (54 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のZenjinヤフーショッピング店Yahoo! Shopping | 6 × 1800 ml | ¥12,980 | ¥865 | included | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,233, 1800 ml ¥2,878, 300 ml ¥577 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
53 more shops 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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