Honkin Shuzo (Honkin)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1756 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 酒ぬのや本金酒造株式会社
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Kirigamine highland underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi
Toji School Suwa Toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Honkin; Taiyou no Sato
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website honkin.net
Coordinates 36.0397, 138.1118

About Honkin Shuzo (Honkin)

One of the five Suwa Gozo breweries. Among the oldest of the group founded in the Edo period. Very small production maintains artisanal character. Honkin means True Gold.