# Hakkaisan 特別本醸造 八海山 720ml

- Name: Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo 720mL / 特別本醸造 八海山 720ml / 八海山 特别本酿造 720mL
- Brand: Hakkaisan / 八海醸造
- Category: Whisky & Sake
- Page: https://bestjapanbuy.com/en/p/hakkaisan-tokubetsu-honjozo-720ml/
- Updated: 2026-10-26

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

Hakkaisan's signature tokubetsu honjozo, 15.5% ABV, rice polished to 55%; sold in 1800mL, 720mL, 300mL and 180mL. Japan price not yet available.

- Good for: People who want a signature Niigata sake to try chilled or warm
- Not for: People who want a fruity, aromatic ginjo

## Price in Japan

- Japan reference price incl. tax: TBD
- Tax-free / after refund: TBD
- Flights: Allowed with conditions

## Taking it home (by destination)

| Destination | Result | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mainland China | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Hong Kong | △ Restricted | Alcohol: travellers 18 or older may bring 1L of liquor over 30% ABV duty-free; alcohol at 30% or less isn't taxed |
| Macao | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Taiwan | △ Restricted | Alcohol: travellers 18 or older may bring 1.5L duty-free for personal use (any number of bottles); declare anything over |
| Singapore | △ Restricted | Alcohol: travellers 18+ who have been away 48 hours may bring 2L duty-free (at most 1L of spirits); no allowance if arriving from Malaysia |
| South Korea | △ Restricted | Alcohol: duty-free up to 2L in total and US$400 in value; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| United States | △ Restricted | Alcohol: returning residents 21 or older may include 1L duty-free within the US$800 exemption; anything over is taxed, and state law also applies |
| Thailand | △ Restricted | Alcohol: the duty-free allowance is 1L; declare anything over |
| Malaysia | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Philippines | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Vietnam | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Indonesia | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| India | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Australia | △ Restricted | Alcohol: travellers 18 or older may bring 2.25L duty-free; go over and duty applies to all the alcohol |
| New Zealand | △ Restricted | Alcohol: travellers 17 or older may bring 4.5L of wine or beer plus 3 bottles of spirits (up to 1.125L each) duty-free |
| Canada | △ Restricted | Alcohol: after 48 hours away and if you meet the provincial drinking age, one of 1.14L of liquor, 1.5L of wine or 8.5L of beer is duty-free |
| United Kingdom | △ Restricted | Alcohol: travellers 17 or older may bring 4L of spirits over 22% ABV or 9L of other alcohol up to 22% duty-free; declare anything over |
| Germany | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| France | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Italy | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |
| Spain | △ Restricted | Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over |

## Specs

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Hakkaisan / 八海醸造 |
| Model | 特別本醸造 八海山 720ml |
| Type | Sake (日本酒) |
| Style (as labeled by the maker) | Tokubetsu honjozo |
| Alcohol by volume | 15.5% |
| Volume | 720mL |

## Reviews

TBD

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I take Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo 720mL home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

### Where can I buy the Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo 720mL in Japan?

Sold at supermarkets, liquor stores and department stores in Japan.


## Sources

- Specs: [Hakkaisan Brewery official site: Tokubetsu Honjozo Hakkaisan](https://www.hakkaisan.co.jp/sake/honjyozo/)

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