Kitaoka Honten (Yatagarasu)
| Years Active | 1853 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kansai |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 北岡本店 (八咫烏) |
| Prefecture | Nara |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Kitaoka family) |
| Water Source | Yoshino mountain spring water (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hinohikari |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Yatagarasu; Yatagarasu Junmai Daiginjo; Yoshino Taru |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Yoshino Cedar taru-zake |
| Website | kitaokahonten.com |
| Coordinates | 34.3703, 135.8558 |
About Kitaoka Honten (Yatagarasu)
Named after the three-legged crow Yatagarasu from Japanese mythology, a divine guide. Located in Yoshino, famous for cherry blossoms and sacred mountains. Uses Yoshino cedar for taru-zake.