Satsuma Godai Shochu
さつま五代
Satsuma Godai Shochu is a sweet potato shochu from Yamamoto Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture (White koji, 25 % ABV). Sweet, sweet-potato aroma and full-bodied; sweet and full-bodied. From ¥700 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：sweet · Light ↔ rich：full-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：pronounced · Acidity：low
Flavour words
- sweet
- sweet-potato aroma
- full-bodied
How to drink it
with hot water
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Sweet potato shochu |
|---|---|
| Koji | White koji |
| Variety | さつまいも |
| Alcohol | 25 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 1800 ml, 4500 ml and 900 ml |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Maker | Yamamoto Shuzo |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Satsuma Godai Shochu (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Pork
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Fried
- Simmered
- Soy & teriyaki
- Rich & fatty
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥700 per 720 ml, the median ¥761 (11 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒の専門店 酒ポッポYahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥1,749 | ¥700 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥1,100, 1800 ml ¥2,050, 4500 ml ¥12,000, 900 ml ¥1,100 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 0.9 × the list price.
10 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 Yamamoto Shuzo
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Godai Long-Term Aged Shochu五代 長期貯蔵 | Barley shochu | ¥680 |