Kuzuryu Junmai
九頭龍 純米
Kuzuryu Junmai is a Junmai sake from Kokuryu Shuzo in Fukui Prefecture (Gohyakumangoku, polished to 65 %, 14.5 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and depth; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,000 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- depth
- fruity
- gentle
- rice umami
- dry
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 | Junmai |
|---|---|
| Rice | Gohyakumangoku |
| Polishing ratio | 65% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +5.5 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 14.5 % |
| Sizes | 1800 ml, 720 ml and 150 ml |
| Location | Fukui Prefecture |
| Maker | Kokuryu Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Kuzuryu Junmai (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Tofu & soy
- Vegetables
- White fish
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,000 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,271 (25 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒 焼酎の風Rakuten Ichiba | 720 ml | ¥1,000 | ¥1,000 | extra | View shopPR |
24 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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|---|---|---|
| Kuzuryu Ippin九頭龍 逸品 | Honjozo | ¥1,012 |
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|---|---|---|
| Kokuryu Daiginjo黒龍 大吟醸 | Daiginjo | ¥572 |
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| Kokuryu Icchorai Junmai Ginjo黒龍 純米吟醸 いっちょらい | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,452 |
| Kokuryu Ryu Daiginjo黒龍 大吟醸 龍 | Daiginjo | ¥4,400 |
| Kokuryu Shizuku Daiginjo黒龍 大吟醸 しずく | Daiginjo | ¥6,800 |