Kawada Koichiro
| Kawada Koichiro 川田小一郎 |
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| 3rd Governor of the Bank of Japan | |
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In office September 3, 1889 – November 7, 1896 |
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| Monarch | Meiji |
| Prime Minister |
Kuroda Kiyotaka Sanjō Sanetomi Yamagata Aritomo Matsukata Masayoshi Itō Hirobumi |
| Preceded by | Tomita Tetsunosuke |
| Succeeded by | Iwasaki Yanosuke |
Kawada Koichiro (川田小一郎?, October 4, 1836— November 7, 1896) was a Japanese businessman, central banker and the 3rd Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ). He was created a Baron; and he was a member of Japan's House of Peers.
Kawada was born in Kōchi Prefecture.
Kawada's career was closely associated with Iwasaki Yatarō, the founder of Mitsubishi; and he was a key figure in the development of Mitsubishi's management structure. He also played a key role in the early years of Nippon Yusen (NYK).
Kawada was Governor of the Bank of Japan from September 3, 1889 – November 7, 1896.
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