“Kyoto City” (京都市) in the name of this Kyohime Shuzo Takumi 3-bottle tasting set is the name of the municipality that accepts the donation; it does not indicate where the rice used as a raw material was grown (the rice is labeled as domestic, and the prefecture where it was grown is not confirmed). This is a thank-you gift for a furusato nozei (hometown tax donation program) donation accepted by Kyoto City: one 720ml bottle each of Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo, and Junmai Ginjo arrives as thanks for your donation. Using the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing and reviews, we organized five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
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What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- 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 | Kyohime Shuzo (京姫酒造) sake “Takumi” (匠) tasting set, 720ml × 3 bottles (Kyoto City, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms and the shop’s own descriptions. Only the product-name part is shown here. |
|---|---|
| Name | Sake (Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Amount | 720ml × 3 bottles (one each of Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo, and Junmai Ginjo; 2,160ml in total). There is only one option. No serving count is given:not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Donation amount | 10,000 yen (Rakuten Furusato Nozei, as of October 4, 2026)Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Storage | Room temperatureSource: same as above |
| Best-before date | not confirmed(we found no mention of it on the listing) |
| After opening | The listing advises drinking it soon after openingSource: notes on the listing |
| Country of origin of ingredients | All three: rice (domestic) and rice koji (domestic rice). Only the Daiginjo also uses brewer’s alcohol. The prefecture where the rice was grown isnot confirmed.Source: product description and ingredients field on the listing |
| Place of processing | The Junmai Ginjo is described as brewed in Fushimi, Kyoto. We found no mention of where the Junmai Daiginjo and Daiginjo are brewed:not confirmed.Source: product description on the listing |
| Condition / how to enjoy (cooking required?) | As this is an alcoholic drink, the question of cooking does not apply. On how to drink it, the provider gives examples of pairing the Junmai Ginjo chilled with sashimi or hot pot, and gently warmed (nurukan) with simmered dishes or tempura, and says the Daiginjo goes well with food. Guidance on how to drink the Junmai Daiginjo isnot confirmed.Source: product description on the listing |
| Delivery | Room temperature. No carrier name is given:not confirmedSource: delivery method field on the listing |
| Shipping time | The listing says there is a 3-month wait due to high demand (as of October 4, 2026). It also says the delivery date, delivery time, and delivery address cannot be specified or changed. The waiting period may changeSource: shipping date field on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 4, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Kyohime Shuzo Co., Ltd. (株式会社京姫酒造) (locationnot confirmed)Source: manufacturer field and provider information on the listing |
| Shop | Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府京都市) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts may differ by portal and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Specifications of the Three Bottles (as Shown on the Listing)
These figures are transcribed from the product description on the listing. All three bottles are listed as 720ml with an alcohol content of 15 degrees (the features field at the end of the page says 15%, the same figure). We have not checked them against the brewery’s official labeling, so please treat them as what the listing shows.
| Brand | Rice polishing ratio | Sake meter value (nihonshu-do) | Acidity | Amino acidity | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junmai Daiginjo Takumi (100% Yamada Nishiki rice) | 45% | +1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | Rice (domestic), rice koji (domestic rice) |
| Daiginjo Takumi (100% Yamada Nishiki rice) | 50% | +2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | Rice (domestic), rice koji (domestic rice), brewer’s alcohol |
| Junmai Ginjo Takumi | 60% | ±0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | Rice (domestic), rice koji (domestic rice) |
According to the provider’s description, the Junmai Daiginjo has a ginjo aroma and a crisp, easy-drinking finish; the Daiginjo has a gentle ginjo aroma and is rich and slightly dry; and the Junmai Ginjo has the umami of rice and a soft mouthfeel.
Awards Shown
The provider’s description on the listing lists awards for each of the three bottles. Of these, we show only those whose brand, award, category, and year we could confirm in the list of winners on the official website of the organizer of the Fine Sake Awards Japan (ワイングラスでおいしい日本酒アワード) (viewed October 4, 2026). Junmai Daiginjo Takumi: Gold Award in 2022, Highest Gold Award in 2023, and Gold Award in 2024 (all in the main category). Daiginjo Takumi: Gold Award in 2023 and Highest Gold Award in 2024 (both in the main category). In the organizer’s list, the brands are written as “山田錦大吟醸 匠” (Yamada Nishiki Daiginjo Takumi) and “純米大吟醸 匠” (Junmai Daiginjo Takumi).
The listing also mentions awards from the National Kanzake Contest (全国燗酒コンテスト), but we could not check them against the organizer’s announcements, so they are not included in this article.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredients are listed as rice and rice koji for the Junmai Daiginjo and Junmai Ginjo, and rice, rice koji, and brewer’s alcohol for the Daiginjo. The ingredients field at the end of the listing says the same, and we found no inconsistency. However, we found no allergen labeling. This item isnot confirmed. If you are concerned about allergies, contact the provider before applying for the donation, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 4, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | 720ml × 3 bottles (Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo), 2,160ml in total. There is only one option, and no serving count is given | Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store at room temperature. The best-before date isnot confirmed. The listing advises drinking it soon after opening. Shipping is shown as a 3-month wait (as of October 4, 2026) | Delivery method, shipping date, and notes fields on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Rice and rice koji (domestic); only the Daiginjo also uses brewer’s alcohol. Allergen labeling isnot confirmed | Product description and ingredients field on the listing (no inconsistency) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, and message cards arenot confirmed. The listing says the delivery date cannot be specified and the delivery address cannot be changed | Listing (no entries for noshi, wrapping, or message cards) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.69/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (1,195 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to August 2026; latest August 2026) and all 22 of the 1★ and 2★ reviews. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many reviews mention comparing the three bottles, how easy they are to drink, and applying again, while 1★ and 2★ reviews stand out for pointing out slow shipping or items not arriving | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
We found no information on the listing about whether noshi is available or which inscriptions can be chosen, about wrapping, or about message cards. The related-words field lists terms such as oiwai (celebration) and uchi-iwai (return gift), but these are a list of search terms, not text explaining support for noshi or wrapping (Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 4, 2026). Please do not give alcohol as a gift to anyone under 20.
- Noshi: availability and inscription types arenot confirmed.
- Wrapping / gift box: not confirmed.
- Message card / name engraving: not confirmed.
- Delivery date / address: The listing says the delivery date and time cannot be specified and the delivery address cannot be changed. We found no mention of whether it can be sent to an address other than the donor’s
The listing says that furusato nozei thank-you gifts cannot be changed or cancelled after applying. If you plan to use it as a gift, check how noshi, wrapping, and the delivery address are handled on the listing before applying.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and change afterwards. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.69 / 5 | 1,195 | October 4, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 908 / 4★ 239 / 3★ 26 / 2★ 9 / 1★ 13 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 4, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to August 2026; latest August 2026), plus all 13 of the 1★ reviews (posted January to August 2025) and all 9 of the 2★ reviews (posted July 2024 to December 2025), 82 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Three bottles for the donation amount
19 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the balance between receiving three 720ml bottles and the donation amount (all posted within the last two years).
Easy to drink, clean mouthfeel
17 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it was easy to drink or clean-tasting (all posted within the last two years). Taste perceptions vary from person to person.
Comparing three types
14 of the 60 reviews in the default order said comparing the three types was fun. Another 5 said that of the three bottles, they preferred the Daiginjo. Preferences differ from person to person.
Applying again
18 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they had applied before or had applied many times.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Time until delivery
19 of all 22 1★ and 2★ reviews (13 at 1★ and 6 at 2★) said shipping was slow, it took a long time to arrive, or it had not yet arrived. All of them were posted in 2025. Of the 60 reviews in the default order, 3 also said it took a long time to arrive, while 7 said it arrived earlier than announced, so the arrival time seems to vary by person and by when the application was made. The listing currently shows a 3-month wait (as of October 4, 2026).
How to check: the shipping time shown and the notice that the delivery date and address cannot be changed are summarized in the “Shipping time” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Communication and response to inquiries
7 of all 22 1★ and 2★ reviews said there was little communication about the delay or that they were dissatisfied with the response to inquiries. 6 reviews also said they received a request to write a review before the item had shipped.
Taste did not suit them
2 of all 9 2★ reviews said the taste did not suit them (both posted in December 2025).
How to check: figures such as the rice polishing ratio and sake meter value are summarized in the “Specifications of the Three Bottles” table under “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 4, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to compare three types, Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo, and Junmai Ginjo, one bottle each
- People looking for a 720ml × 3 bottle set as a thank-you gift from Kyoto City
- People who can accept the notice that it takes about three months to arrive
Who Should Be Careful
- Anyone under 20 (drinking is prohibited by law in Japan)
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding (drinking may affect the development of the fetus or infant)
- People who want to decide when it arrives (shipping is shown as a 3-month wait, and the delivery date cannot be specified)
- People who want to give it as a gift assuming noshi, wrapping, or a message card (not confirmed)
- People for whom the best-before date or allergen labeling is a deciding factor (not confirmed)
*The Yahoo! Shopping listing is the application page of Satofull (さとふる), a furusato nozei portal, which lists a thank-you gift with the same name and the same amount (viewed October 4, 2026). It is a different application portal from Rakuten Furusato Nozei, so please check the donation amount and shipping time shown on each portal.
Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 4, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate. Drinking by anyone under 20 is prohibited by law in Japan.
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Summary
- The set contains one 720ml bottle each of Junmai Daiginjo, Daiginjo, and Junmai Ginjo, 2,160ml in total. It is stored at room temperature; we found no best-before date or allergen labeling on the listing, so these are not confirmed
- Shipping is shown as a 3-month wait (as of October 4, 2026), and the delivery date cannot be specified nor the address changed. In reviews, 19 of the 22 1★ and 2★ reviews mention slow shipping, concentrated in posts from 2025
- Noshi, wrapping, and message cards are not confirmed. Drinking by anyone under 20 is prohibited by law in Japan, and drinking should be avoided during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on furusato nozei listings and review sites. Information about the thank-you gift, such as amount, storage method, and ingredients, may change. Please check the latest information on the listing.
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.
Drinking by anyone under 20 is prohibited by law in Japan.
Information as of: October 4, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing of Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Satofull (Yahoo! Shopping) listing; official website of the Fine Sake Awards Japan; Rakuten customer reviews; Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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