Kitakawa Honke

Operating Fushimi (Kansai)
Years Active 1657 – present
Region Fushimi (Kansai)
Country Japan
Japanese Name 北川本家
Prefecture Kyoto
Status Operating
Owner Family (Kitagawa family)
Water Source Gokosui (Fushimi underground water - soft)
Rice Varieties Iwai; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Fushimi local
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Tomio; Funahashiya
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori; Amazake
Website tomio.co.jp
Coordinates 34.9328, 135.76

About Kitakawa Honke

One of the oldest active breweries in Fushimi, predating even Gekkeikan. Operates the Okura stand-bar tasting room in Fushimi where visitors can sample directly. Over 360 years of continuous brewing.