Shimano Tenpyo ZA
天平(てんぴょう) ZA · Japan list price ¥23,700–¥36,800 · approx. $203–$297 delivered to US
7 models from 5.25 m (17'3") to 7.12 m (23'4"), in 12- to 16-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥23,700 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Length | Pieces | Folded length | Weight | Lure weight | PE line (go) | Nylon | Sinker rating | Leader (go) | Carbon | Tip / butt ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥23,700 | 5.25 m (17'3") | 12 | 51.5 cm (20.3 in) | 107 g (3.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.5% | 0.8/24.0 mm | ||
| ¥29,800 | 6.14 m (20'2") | 14 | 51.5 cm (20.3 in) | 148 g (5.2 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.7% | 0.8/24.2 mm | ||
| ¥24,200 | 5.25 m (17'3") | 12 | 51.5 cm (20.3 in) | 113 g (4.0 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.6% | 0.8/24.0 mm | ||
| ¥30,200 | 6.14 m (20'2") | 14 | 51.5 cm (20.3 in) | 154 g (5.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.8% | 0.8/24.2 mm | ||
| ¥36,800 | 7.12 m (23'4") | 16 | 50.5 cm (19.9 in) | 209 g (7.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.9% | 0.8/27.7 mm |
Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.
About these figures
Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Lengths are the maker's figures; feet and inches are our conversion. Go (号) is the Japanese size number: for sinkers it is an exact weight (1 go = 3.75 g, converted); for line it is a diameter class, printed as published. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.
Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate
Kochuko 53: Japan list price ¥23,700 · Delivered to US approx. $203 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kochuko 61: Japan list price ¥29,800 · Delivered to US approx. $247 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kocho 53: Japan list price ¥24,200 · Delivered to US approx. $207 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kocho 61: Japan list price ¥30,200 · Delivered to US approx. $250 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kocho 71: Japan list price ¥36,800 · Delivered to US approx. $297 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Chokocho 53: Japan list price ¥24,600 · Delivered to US approx. $209 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Chokocho 61: Japan list price ¥30,900 · Delivered to US approx. $255 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
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Kochuko 53 · Kochuko 61 · Kocho 53 · Kocho 61 · Kocho 71 · Chokocho 53 · Chokocho 61In short
Shimano Tenpyo ZA (天平(てんぴょう) ZA) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Mountain stream (keiryu); ¥23,700–¥36,800 in Japan before tax. 7 models from 5.25 m (17'3") to 7.12 m (23'4"), in 12- to 16-piece builds. Japan list price ¥23,700–¥36,800 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The shortest packed length is 50.5 cm (19.9 in) (Kocho 71).
- Weights run from 107 g (3.8 oz) on the Kochuko 53 to 209 g (7.4 oz) on the Kocho 71.
- At 107 g, the Kochuko 53 is the lightest 5.25 m (17'3") rod we list (of 22 at that length).
- Carbon content 99.5–99.9% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥23,700–¥36,800, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 7 sizes run from 5.25 m to 7.12 m, weigh 107–209 g and list at ¥23,700–¥36,800 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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