The product covered in this article, “サーフビバレッジ 5-Year Long-Life Water, 2L × 6 Bottles” (サーフビバレッジ 5年保存水 2L×6本), is natural mineral water (ナチュラルミネラルウォーター) in six 2L PET bottles, sold by 情熱畑 楽天市場店 on Rakuten Ichiba. The product page states that the manufacturer is 株式会社サーフビバレッジ and that the water source is Shiozan Takemori, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県甲州市塩山竹森). We organized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the product page are a best-before date of 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufacture, six 2L bottles, and soft water with a hardness of 51 mg/L.
At a Glance
Key points
- Six 2L PET bottles (12L in total). Among the 3 long-life water items featured on Ochinity (as of October 15, 2026), the amount per bottle is 500ml for Shibushi Natural Water, 1.8L for Acol 10-Year Long-Life Water, and 2L for this product
- Best-before date: 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufacture. The page advises storing it away from direct sunlight and high temperatures
- Rakuten rating 4.74 (2,263 reviews). Viewed October 15, 2026. Among the 3 long-life water items featured on Ochinity (as of October 15, 2026), the other 2 have 1,343 and 524 reviews
- Soft water with a hardness of 51 mg/L. According to the product page images, the bottle label carries information on the Disaster Message Dial 171 (災害用伝言ダイヤル171)
Watch out for
- The best-before date is 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufacture. If you want to keep water longer, Acol 10-Year Long-Life Water (Hardness 0), 1.8L × 12 Bottles is stated to be sold with 10 years or more left before its best-before date
- The page says it ships only on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, usually within 8 to 12 business days of the order. Delivery on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and same-day shipping are not available
Suits: People who want to stock up on water in 2L bottles, and people who want to keep it for about 5 years without replacing it
The comparison covers the 3 long-life water items featured on Ochinity (as of October 15, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the product page images (viewed October 15, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 15, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Compared with 3 Long-Life Water Items
Among the 3 long-life water items featured on Ochinity (as of October 15, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten. The rows follow the Japanese gojūon (syllabary) order of the product names, with this article first.
| Product | Per bottle | Storage period | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| サーフビバレッジ 5-Year Long-Life WaterThis article, 6 bottles | 2L | 5 years 3 months from manufacturebest-before date | 4.742,263 reviews |
| Acol 10-Year Long-Life Water (Hardness 0)12 bottles | 1.8L | Sold with 10+ years left before the best-before date | 4.751,343 reviews |
| Shibushi Natural Water 5-Year Long-Life Water24 bottles | 500ml | Best-before date 5+ yearsprinted on the side of the case | 4.72524 reviews |
You can go to each product’s article from its name. The ratings are as shown on Rakuten, viewed on October 15, 2026 for this article and on October 13, 2026 for the other 2.
- Each bottle holds 2L. Among the 3 long-life water items featured on Ochinity (as of October 15, 2026), Acol 10-Year Long-Life Water is 1.8L and Shibushi Natural Water is 500ml
- The storage period is 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufacture. Of the 3 long-life water items featured on Ochinity (as of October 15, 2026), Acol 10-Year Long-Life Water is stated to be sold with 10 years or more left before its best-before date
Basic Information
- Product Name
- サーフビバレッジ 5-Year Long-Life Water, 2L × 6 Bottles (サーフビバレッジ 5年保存水 2L×6本)
- Amount
- 2L × 6 bottles
- Hardness
- 51 mg/L (soft water)
- Storage
- The page advises storing it away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. The best-before date is stated as 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufacture
- Allergen Labeling
- The ingredient is water (mineral water; 鉱水). Allergen labeling: Not confirmed
- Price
- Not listed because it changes
- Shipping
- Room temperature. The page says it ships only on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, usually within 8 to 12 business days of the order
- Noshi / Gift
- There is no indication that noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label), wrapping or message cards are available. The page says that nothing showing the price, such as an invoice, is included in the package
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The ingredient is stated as water (mineral water; 鉱水), but the product page has no allergen labeling. If you have an allergy, ask the seller before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed October 15, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “Not confirmed” items (16 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- サーフビバレッジ 5-Year Long-Life Water, 2L × 6 Bottles (サーフビバレッジ 5年保存水 2L×6本)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Amount
- 2L × 6 bottles. There is no variant selection field; this is the only option. The number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Storage Method
- The page says to store it away from direct sunlight and high temperaturesSource: product details on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Best-Before Date
- Stated as 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufactureSource: product details on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Ingredients
- Water (mineral water; 鉱水). There is no allergen labeling: Not confirmedSource: product details on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The water source is stated as Shiozan Takemori, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県甲州市塩山竹森)Source: product details on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Processing Location
- Not confirmed. The product page images include a photo of a factory, but we did not find its location statedSource: images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- Natural mineral water delivered at room temperature. According to the product page images, it is sterilized at high temperature. We did not find any guidance on whether it needs heating before drinkingSource: product details and images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Hardness
- 51 mg/L. According to the product page images, it is soft waterSource: product details and images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Nutrition Facts (per 100ml)
- Energy 0 kcal, protein 0 g, fat 0 g, carbohydrates 0 g, salt equivalent 0 g, calcium 1.5 mg, magnesium 0.3 mg, potassium 0.2 mgSource: product details on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Water Quality Testing
- According to the product page images, water quality testing is carried out by a third-party organization (山梨県食品衛生協会, a testing body registered with Japan’s Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare)Source: images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Label
- According to the product page images, the bottle label carries information on the Disaster Message Dial 171Source: images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shipping
- Room temperature. The page says it ships only on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, usually within 8 to 12 business days of the order; same-day shipping is not available, and delivery is 7 days or more after the order. Delivery on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays is not available, a delivery time can only be set as morning or afternoon (morning may not be available in some areas), and it is delivered to the ground-floor entrance (1階軒下配送). It also says that orders of 10 cases or more are delivered by 西濃運輸 and arranged separatelySource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- The product page does not indicate that noshi, gift wrapping or message cards are available. The page says that nothing showing the price, such as an invoice, is included in the packageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 15, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- 株式会社サーフビバレッジ (3-60-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)Source: product details on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shop
- 情熱畑 楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point. Rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward. The points below are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.74 / 5 | 2,263 | October 15, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,774 / 4★ 413 / 3★ 69 / 2★ 5 / 1★ 3 (as shown on the Rakuten Ichiba review page. The breakdown adds up to 2,264, which differs by 1 from the count shown on the product page. Viewed October 15, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2025 to October 2026, latest October 2026), all 3 reviews rated 1★ (posted December 2023 to January 2026), all 5 rated 2★ (posted December 2021 to May 2026), and 30 of the 69 rated 3★ (posted January 2025 to September 2026), 98 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Many posts say they are keeping it unopened as an emergency stock, and relatively few mention the taste. The counts below are from our reading of the text, and do not include posts only about shipping or the shop’s service.
What Reviewers Praise
5-year storage means less effort replacing stock (about 34 of 60)
About 34 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that the long best-before date means replacing it less often, or that they felt reassured being able to keep it for a long time. Some wrote that they bought more to replace their emergency stock.
The best-before date on arrival was more than 5 years away (8 of 60)
8 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the best-before date on the water they received was more than 5 years away.
How to check: the best-before date stated on the product page is in the “Storage” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Heavy water delivered to the door (3 of 60)
3 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it was helpful not to have to carry 2L bottles of water themselves and to have it delivered to the door.
How to check: the delivery conditions are in the “Shipping” row of the detailed list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Easy to drink when tried (4 of 60)
4 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that when they actually drank it, it was fine to drink or easy to drink (as written by the reviewers).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Dirty or damaged cardboard, or an odor (3 of the 8 rated 1★ or 2★, 3 of the 30 rated 3★)
3 of all 8 reviews rated 1★ or 2★ and 3 of the 30 rated 3★ said the cardboard case they received was dirty or damaged, that they noticed an odor, or that it showed signs of having been opened.
No best-before date found on the case (2 of the 8 rated 1★ or 2★, 3 of the 30 rated 3★)
2 of all 8 reviews rated 1★ or 2★ and 3 of the 30 rated 3★ said the cardboard case had no best-before date on it, or that it was hard to tell where it was printed.
No handles on the cardboard case (3 of the 30 rated 3★)
3 of the 30 reviews rated 3★ said the cardboard case has no handle holes and is hard to carry.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: if you want to stock up on water in 2L bottles and keep it for about 5 years without replacing it, this product, 2L × 6 bottles with a best-before date of 5 years and 3 months from the date of manufacture, fits those two conditions.
- The Rakuten rating is 4.74 / 5 (2,263 reviews). Of the 60 reviews in the default order we read, about 34 mentioned less effort replacing stock
- It is soft water with a hardness of 51 mg/L and arrives at room temperature. The bottle label is described as carrying information on the Disaster Message Dial 171
Other options: if you want to keep water longer, there is Acol 10-Year Long-Life Water (Hardness 0), 1.8L × 12 Bottles; if you prefer small bottles that fit easily in an emergency go-bag, there is Shibushi Natural Water 5-Year Long-Life Water, 500ml × 24 Bottles.
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 15, 2026). The reviews are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 15, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 15, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of 情熱畑 楽天市場店, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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