Katayama Honke

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1880 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 片山本家
Prefecture Tochigi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Watarase River underground water
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Tochigi no Hoshi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kaido; Sano Homare
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website Unknown
Coordinates 36.3456, 139.5781

About Katayama Honke

Located in Sano city in southwestern Tochigi known for its famous Sano Ramen. The Watarase River area provides clean underground water. Sano was historically an important post town with a long commercial and brewing tradition.