Honkin Shuzo (Honkin)
| 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.