Kawada Koichirō (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.

[1] Kawada's career was closely associated with Iwasaki Yatarō, the founder of Mitsubishi;[2] and he was a key figure in the development of Mitsubishi's management structure.

[3] He also played a key role in the early years of Nippon Yusen (NYK).

[4] Kawada was Governor of the Bank of Japan from September 3, 1889 – November 7, 1896.