Kitagawa Honke
| Years Active | 1657 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 北川本家 |
| Prefecture | Nagano |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Kitagawa family) |
| Water Source | Southern Alps subsoil water (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Miyama Nishiki; Hitogokochi |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Kitagawa |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 35.8569, 137.9422 |
About Kitagawa Honke
Historic brewery in the Ina Valley region of southern Nagano. Uses pristine underground water filtered through the granitic rock of the Southern Alps. The Ina area’s cold dry winters provide ideal brewing conditions.