Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai
南部美人 特別純米酒
Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai is a Tokubetsu Junmai sake from Nanbu Bijin in Iwate Prefecture (ぎんおとめ, polished to 55 %, 15–16 % ABV). Clean, fruity and rice umami; off-dry and medium-bodied. From ¥1,200 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
- fruity
- rice umami
- dry
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Tokubetsu Junmai |
|---|---|
| Rice | ぎんおとめ |
| Polishing ratio | 55% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +4 |
| Acidity | 1.5 |
| Alcohol | 15–16 % |
| Sizes | 300 ml, 1800 ml and 720 ml |
| Location | Iwate Prefecture |
| Maker | Nanbu Bijin |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Oily fish
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Grilled
- Simmered
- Salt
- Soy & teriyaki
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥1,200 per 720 ml, the median ¥1,514 (19 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 | ¥3,000 | ¥1,200 | extra | View shopPR |
Brewery’s list price
300 ml ¥1,067, 1800 ml ¥3,740, 720 ml ¥2,134 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.8 × the list price.
18 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 Nanbu Bijin
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Nanbu Bijin Junmai Daiginjo南部美人 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥5,400 |
| Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo南部美人 純米吟醸 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,400 |