Yoichi LOOP
Innovative in Shakotan Peninsula, Yoichi & Kiroro, Hokkaido, 3 min walk from Yoichi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 6 innovative restaurants in Otaru, Niseko & Shakotan
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Yoichi LOOP is 1st of the 6 innovative restaurants in Otaru, Niseko & Shakotan and 5th of 35 in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on its website), 54% above the ¥14,300 median of the 19 innovative restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,900 (on its website) is 60% above the ¥6,200 median of 7. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 11 of the 35 innovative restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,900, 55% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥10,890 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥24,200 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Otaru, Niseko & Shakotan with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoichi LOOP | #5 | ¥22,000 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Yoichi | Mon |
| MAME niseko | — | ¥30,800 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Somoza | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | Mon, Tue, Wed |
| Aperçu | — | ¥19,800 | ¥3,850 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| TRƆ̃ | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| acorn | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Yoichi LOOP
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5890-7010 (+81-50-5890-7010 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko).
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course to Experience the Four Seasons of Yoichi with All Five SensesMost booked
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks extra
¥10,890
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥20,570
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥9,680 more than the one above
Dinner Course to Experience the Four Seasons of Yoichi with All Five Senses
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks extra
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥3,630 more than the one above
Unique and Exquisite Experience Dinner Course & Pairing at Yoichi LOOPMost booked
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥37,510
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
¥13,310 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Yoichi Station.
- Leave Yoichi Station and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Yoichi LOOP is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
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北海道余市郡余市町黒川町4-123
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-123 Kurokawacho Yoichi Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido 046-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Yoichi Station and the bus stop are just a 1-minute walk away. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yoichi LOOP cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Yoichi LOOP have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Yoichi LOOP closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Yoichi LOOP?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Yoichi LOOP?
Yoichi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.