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What to eat in the Hokkaido Region? Top 23 Hokkaido Foods

Last update: Sun Apr 6 2025
Top 23 Hokkaido Foods
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Best Hokkaido Food Producers

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Spirit

AKKESHI, Japan
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Located in Japan’s northern most island of Hokkaido and further east than any other distillery in the country, production at Akkeshi Distillery started in 2016. The goal of Akkeshi Distillery is to blend traditional Scottish methods with the unique flavors of Akkeshi, Japan.


With extremely unique aromas and flavors unlike anything else these whiskies will be a delight to aficionados worldwide. Akkeshi Distillery is the true embodiment of craftsmanship and is on track to be a leader in the highest quality Japanese whisky world. ​
AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

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Niseko Distillery is a distillery located in the town of Niseko, in the Abuta District on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Surrounded by the Niseko Annupuri and Yotei mountains, the distillery utilizes high-quality water characteristic of regions with abundant snowfall, contributing to the production of whisky and gin with delicate and balanced flavors.


The distillery focuses on crafting whisky and gin, incorporating local ingredients such as sweet gale and Japanese mint. Their "Ohoro GIN" is particularly renowned for its clarity and smoothness, with light citrus aromas, making it ideal for cocktails such as gin and tonic or martinis.
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

World's Best Classic Gin - Winner

2024

London Spirits Competition - Gold

2024

BEST Niseko Distillery Spirits
03

Cheese

HOKKAIDO REGION, Japan
4.7
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AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2024

BEST Cheesedom Cheeses
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Chocolate

SAPPORO, Japan
4.5
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Ishiya is a Japanese confectionery company located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is most famous for producing Shiroi Koibito, a popular white chocolate biscuit that consists of two thin butter cookies with a layer of white chocolate in between. Ishiya also operates the Shiroi Koibito Park, a theme park that includes a factory tour, exhibits on the history of chocolate, and various activities related to cookie-making.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2019

International Chocolate Awards - Silver

2019, 2018, 2017

International Chocolate Awards - Bronze

2019, 2018

BEST Ishiya Chocolates
05

Butter

SAPPORO, Japan
4.5
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Yotsuba is a Japanese dairy company founded in 1967 by farmers from Hokkaido. The company specializes in the production and sale of milk and dairy products, using high-quality raw milk produced in Hokkaido's rich natural environment. Yotsuba is committed to delivering fresh and natural products directly to consumers, ensuring safety and high quality through strict controls throughout the entire production process.


Their product range includes milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and powdered milk, all made from 100% raw milk sourced from Hokkaido. The company also operates a research center and multiple factories across Japan, including its main factory in Tokachi.


Headquartered in Sapporo, Yotsuba continues to contribute to consumers' daily lives by providing delicious and safe dairy products.
BEST Yotsuba Butters
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AWARDS

World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2024

BEST Kawase Handcrafted Cheese Cheeses
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Wine

HOKKAIDO REGION, Japan
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2022

BEST Hokkaido Wine Wines
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