Katoukichibee Shoten
| Years Active | 1840 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanto |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 加藤吉兵衛商店 |
| Prefecture | Tochigi |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Kato family) |
| Water Source | Underground water from the southern Tochigi lowlands near Watarase River |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; locally contracted rice |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Kichibee; Shimotsuke Otokoyama |
| Famous Brands | Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Futsu-shu |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 36.3147, 139.8003 |
About Katoukichibee Shoten
Historic Oyama city brewery in southern Tochigi named after the founding ancestor Kichibee. Shimotsuke is the old provincial name for Tochigi. Oyama area is flat rice-growing territory with good groundwater access.