Well, it is the best place in Hokkaido if you are alcohol, whiskey or Japanese whiskey lover. Here is the NIKKA WHISKY factory, and it is the only reason that take you too Yoichi. Here I will tell you some important information. First, you need to make the tour reservation. Can't book the the front gate. I am also suggest you book advance and it is free. You should go there before your section time. Be aware that the JR railway from Sapporo or Otaru to Yoichi is not very frequently and don't have the express. Except the factory, you can only eat the sea food around there or buy some alcohol near the JR station when you come to Yoichi. About the tour, they will give you your language guide book to you. However, the tour guide only speak on English. They will take you to few spots to explain how they make whiskey here in the old time and some background about their founder. After that, you can take the sample whiskey drink to try or soft drinks. After the testing, you can go to the store and buy their products including the factory only products by some limitations for someone that maybe resell it(for the popular Yoichi products only). After the shopping time, you can visit their museum to look about their history and pay small money buy the sample to taste. It is the very good chance that taste the high year Yoichi whiskey. (one person only can pick three type to try). If you don't have any idea, you can let them to suggest you.