Hokkaido Wine & Food Festival — a 3-day weekend in Hokkaido

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Yoichi

   Land at New Chitose Airport (CTS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Hokkaido Wine & Food Festival

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Book a tasting at Domaine Takahata or Nikater directly before the festival—their Pinot Noirs from Yoichi's volcanic soil rival cool-climate producers worldwide but sell out quickly. Pair the festival with a side trip to Otaru's ramen houses; the umami notes complement Hokkaido's lean, mineral wines beautifully.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Hokkaido

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Yoichi

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Yoichi

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Yoichi

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

New Chitose Airport (CTS)