Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo
南部美人 純米吟醸
Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo is a Junmai Ginjo sake from Nanbu Bijin in Iwate Prefecture (Miyama Nishiki, ぎんおとめ, polished to 50 %, 15–15.9 % ABV). Clean, crisp finish and fruity; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,400 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：off-dry · Light ↔ rich：medium-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- clean
- crisp finish
- fruity
- light
- fresh
- dry
How to drink it
chilled, room temperature and warm
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Miyama Nishiki and ぎんおとめ |
| Polishing ratio | 50% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +5 |
| Acidity | 1.5 |
| Alcohol | 15–15.9 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Iwate Prefecture |
| Maker | Nanbu Bijin |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- White fish
- Vegetables
- Shellfish
- Sashimi & sushi
- Grilled
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,400 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,716 (14 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 酒のサザンRakuten Ichiba | 1800 ml | ¥3,500 | ¥1,400 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥2,398, 1800 ml ¥4,290 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
13 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
More from Nanbu Bijin
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai南部美人 特別純米酒 | Tokubetsu Junmai | ¥1,200 |
| Nanbu Bijin Junmai Daiginjo南部美人 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥5,400 |