Myokosan Honjozo
妙高山 本醸造
Myokosan Honjozo is a Honjozo sake from Myoko Shuzo in Niigata Prefecture (こしいぶき, polished to 65 %, 15.5 % ABV). Crisp finish, savoury and light; off-dry and light-bodied. From ¥858 per 720 ml (as of 1 Oct 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：moderate · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- savoury
- light
- lively
- dry
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature and hot
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Honjozo |
|---|---|
| Rice | こしいぶき |
| Polishing ratio | 65% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +2 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 15.5 % |
| Sizes | 300 ml, 180 ml, 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Maker | Myoko Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Myokosan Honjozo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Tofu & soy
- Shellfish
- Oily fish
- Grilled
- Hot pot
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥858 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,144 (18 shops with stock, as of 1 Oct 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ドリンク専門店 雫Rakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥2,144 | ¥858 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
300 ml ¥660, 180 ml ¥440, 1800 ml ¥2,860, 720 ml ¥1,430 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
17 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