Yoichi
Discover Yoichi
In recent decades, Yoichi has also emerged as Japan's premier cool-climate wine region. Designated as a Special District for Wine in 2011, the area now hosts over 20 wineries producing world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines. Many young winemakers trained overseas before returning to create innovative wines that pair specifically with Japanese cuisine, establishing Yoichi as a serious contender in the international wine scene. For comprehensive English-language information about Yoichi's wine region, including all wineries with visiting details and contact information, see this wine directory.
Taste of Yoichi...
Try the sea urchin flavored ice cream at the convenience store attached to the station.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsYoichi is about 70 minutes from Sapporo by train, with a change to the Kutchan Line at Otaru (24 min). The town center is easily walkable, but wine tourism requires transportation to hillside vineyards. Bicycle rentals are available for visiting nearby wineries, while more distant locations require a car or taxi. Try the sea urchin flavored ice cream at the convenience store attached to the station....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town center is easily walkable, but wine tourism requires transportation to hillside vineyards. Bicycle rentals are available for visiting nearby wineries, while more distant locations require a car or taxi. Try the sea urchin flavored ice cream at the convenience store attached to the station.
Money & Budget
Try the sea urchin flavored ice cream at the convenience store attached to the station.