Ichinokura Sparkling Sake Suzune comes in a small 300ml bottle, so before buying you may want to check what it tastes like, how to store it given that it must be kept refrigerated, and whether it works as a gift. Based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, the seller’s information, and Rakuten reviews, this article organizes five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
Drinking by anyone under 20 is prohibited by law in Japan. Please follow the laws of your country or region. Drinking during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may affect the development of the fetus or infant. Please also do not drink before or while driving.
*The Amazon link goes to an item with the same manufacturer (Ichinokura Co., Ltd.) and the same specifications (300ml × 1 bottle), sold by a different store (FELICITY 地酒). The content of this article is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. Please check the details and availability on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
*Many shops ship only within Japan. If you want overseas delivery, please check with the shop before ordering.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and the seller’s description of the taste
- Storage method and guidance before opening
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product Name | 一ノ蔵 発泡清酒 すず音(すずね) 300ml（クール便扱い）[宮城県] (Ichinokura Sparkling Sake Suzune 300ml, shipped by chilled delivery, [Miyagi Prefecture])Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026). The product name shown on the Rakuten product page also lists words indicating uses and occasions, which this article does not quote. The [Miyagi Prefecture] in the product name is part of how the product is named and does not indicate where the rice was grown |
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| Name | Sparkling sake (発泡清酒, as written in the product name)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page. We could not find a field showing the liquor category |
| Amount | 300ml × 1 bottle. This is the only size optionSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page. Sets of 3, 6, and 12 bottles are listed as separate products (seller’s official website) |
| Alcohol Content | 4.5–5.5%Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Rice Variety / Polishing Ratio | Rice variety: Toyonishiki; rice polishing ratio: 65%; sake meter value (nihonshu-do): −70 to −90Source: same as above |
| Taste (Seller’s Description) | The seller describes a cute sweet-and-sour taste and fine bubbles of carbon dioxide from secondary fermentation in the bottle, likening it to sparkling wine. It is also described as low in alcohol (about 5%)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Storage Method | Keep refrigerated. The seller states that it is shipped by chilled delivery and must be kept refrigerated after arrivalSource: product page on the seller’s official website, and the listing on the Amazon product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | Not confirmedWe could not find a listing on the seller’s product page. The Amazon product page states that it should be consumed as soon as possible |
| Raw Material Origin | Not confirmedThe rice variety is listed, but we could not find where it was grown. The [Miyagi Prefecture] in the product name is part of how the product is named |
| Place of Processing | Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture (listed as the manufacturer’s location)Source: product page on the seller’s official website |
| State / How to Enjoy (Whether Cooking Is Required) | This is not a product to be heated or cooked; it is an alcoholic drink. It is a cloudy (nigori) type, and the seller advises slowly and gently turning the bottle upside down 2–3 times before openingSource: product page on the seller’s official website |
| Shipping | Chilled delivery (as written in the product name)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, product page on the seller’s official website |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社一ノ蔵 (Ichinokura Co., Ltd.; Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture; listed as the manufacturer)Source: product page on the seller’s official website |
| Shop | 地酒のリエゾン 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.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients are listed as rice and rice koji (source: the seller’s official website and the listing on the Amazon product page). However, we could not find an ingredient field in the product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, and allergen labeling is not confirmed.
If you have allergy concerns, please contact the shop before purchasing, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 3, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 300ml × 1 bottle. No guideline for the number of servings is given | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Keep refrigerated; the seller advises refrigerating it after arrival. Best-before date: not confirmed | Seller’s official website, Amazon listing |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Ingredients listed as rice and rice koji. Allergen labeling: not confirmed | Seller’s official website, Amazon listing |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | The page shows that noshi (gift wrapping label), gift wrapping, and message cards are available. A per-bottle fee is listed for individual wrapping. The types of noshi inscription could not be confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (options shown and product description) |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.70 out of 5 (151 reviews). We read 68 reviews in total: the first 60 in Rakuten’s default order (posted June 2005 to January 2025; latest January 2025), plus the one 2★ review and seven 3★ reviews. Many say it is easy to drink, mention the bubbles and sweet taste, or say they used it as a gift, while a few say the sweetness did not suit their taste or mention individual wrapping. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The Rakuten Ichiba product page shows that noshi (gift wrapping label), a name on the noshi, gift wrapping, and message cards are available. Packaging is described as follows.
- Individual wrapping is offered at 55 yen per bottle (source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page)
- We could not confirm the types of noshi inscription (such as oiwai (congratulations) or uchi-iwai (return gift))
- We could not confirm whether a gift box or name printing is available
Among the reviews we read, there was one 3★ review (2015) saying that the reviewer ordered several bottles and asked for individual wrapping, but they arrived wrapped together in a single box. If you are giving several bottles as gifts, confirming your wrapping request when ordering can help avoid misunderstandings (source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 3, 2026).
Because it must be kept refrigerated and is shipped by chilled delivery, it is a good idea to confirm a date and time the recipient can receive it. It cannot be given as a gift to anyone under 20.
What Public Reviews Say
Below, we have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.70 / 5 | 151 | October 3, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 114 / 4★ 27 / 3★ 7 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 3, 2026. The breakdown adds up to 2 fewer than the total number shown)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted June 2005 to January 2025; latest January 2025), plus 1 review filtered to 2★ (September 2006) and 7 filtered to 3★ (November 2004 to December 2015), 68 in total. There were no 1★ reviews. Within what we read, only 1 review was posted in the last two years (since October 2024), and most are old. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Easy to drink
About 30 of the 68 reviews we read said it is easy to drink. About 18 of these prefaced this by saying they have a low tolerance for alcohol, do not usually like sake, or do not normally drink.
Sweetness and taste
About 17 of the 68 reviews we read mentioned the sweet taste. About 5 also described the taste with words such as sweet-and-sour, fruity, or tart. This is close to the sweet-and-sour taste the seller describes.
Bubbles and mouthfeel
About 20 of the 68 reviews we read mentioned the bubbles, carbonation, or mouthfeel. About 9 of these compared it to champagne or sparkling wine.
Satisfaction as a gift
About 19 of the 68 reviews we read said they used it as a present, an oseibo (year-end gift), a congratulatory gift, or a gift to bring when visiting. Most say the recipient was pleased or that the wrapping was careful.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Sweetness not to their taste
About 6 of the 68 reviews we read mentioned points that did not suit their taste, such as being too sweet, not satisfying enough for sake lovers, or the sake aroma not suiting them. All of these were posted around 2004 to 2015, and none were found among posts from the last two years.
How to check: the taste as described by the seller is summarized in the “Taste (Seller’s Description)” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Individual wrapping and bags
2 of the 68 reviews we read said that individual wrapping they had requested was not done as requested, or that they wished a gift bag had been included. The 2 reviews were posted in 2014 and 2015.
How to check: information on individual wrapping is summarized in “Suitable as a Gift?” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 3, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to try it in a small 300ml bottle (for those aged 20 or over)
- Want to learn about a cloudy (nigori) type sparkling sake that the seller describes as sweet-and-sour with fine bubbles
- Want to give it as a gift after checking that noshi, gift wrapping, and message cards are shown as available
- Want to choose after checking the stated alcohol content of 4.5–5.5%
Who Should Be Careful
- Anyone under 20 (drinking is prohibited by law in Japan)
- Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who are about to drive or are driving
- Have no space to keep it refrigerated (must be kept refrigerated)
- Want to know the best-before date or allergen labeling before purchasing (not confirmed on the product page)
- Do not like a sweet taste (some reviews say it did not suit their taste)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 3, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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*The Amazon link goes to an item with the same manufacturer (Ichinokura Co., Ltd.) and the same specifications (300ml × 1 bottle), sold by a different store (FELICITY 地酒). The content of this article is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. Please check the details and availability on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
*Many shops ship only within Japan. If you want overseas delivery, please check with the shop before ordering.
Summary
- It comes as 300ml × 1 bottle, with a stated alcohol content of 4.5–5.5%. It must be kept refrigerated, and drinking by anyone under 20 is prohibited by law in Japan
- We could not confirm the best-before date or allergen labeling on the product page. If you are concerned, check with the shop before purchasing
- Noshi, gift wrapping, and message cards are shown as available, but the types of noshi inscription could not be confirmed. For individual wrapping of several bottles, it is best to confirm when ordering
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 3, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “地酒のリエゾン 楽天市場店” product page, product page on the seller’s official website, listing on the Amazon product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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