Sapporo
No 1. Family Friendly Tour of Sapporo
Family-Friendly • 5 hours
5.0
(6)
No 1. Family Friendly Tour of Sapporo
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park, quirky Japanese sweets and surprisingly, melon picking.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get five hours with a helpful host showing you the Sapporo you can enjoy at any age
- Experience the famous Mt. Moiwa Ropeway for a spectacular view of the cityscape
- Visit Sapporo’s chocolate factory, or a Kit Kat store with over 100 flavors (or both, if chocolate is very much your thing)
- Get some fresh air at the Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park, or take a horse-drawn trolley through a historical village
- Over a bowl of tasty ramen, get recommendations from your host for other activities your whole family will enjoy
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
5 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
5 hours with your host
A private and personalised experience
Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
Hotel meet-up ( available on request for central location )
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
In front of the Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre located in JR Sapporo StationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
With your local host leading your family through Sapporo, you can rest assured: the kids are alright! From central Ōdōri Park, where year-round festivals and seasonal bungee jumping attract families from all over Japan, to the Historical Village of Hokkaidō, an open-air museum where you could get a history lesson on a horse-drawn trolley, it’s impossible to be bored. Ride to the top of the famous Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium like Olympic athletes in 1972, get a sugar rush at the Ishiya Chocolate Factory at Shiroi Koibito Park, with chocolate exhibits that put Willy Wonka to shame, or simply browse huge, flashy shopping centers in entertainment district Susinko before slurping down Sapporo’s spectacular miso ramen at a tiny noodle bar.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Owen,
Dec 2023
Zarina is a very good tour guide. She was detailed and had all the information needed for the short tour plan. She has also a lot of good activities for the kids which makes her an excellent choice for family with kids.
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Joe,
Feb 2025
Akihiro was friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, and made the experience wonderful from beginning to end when he placed us in a cab and waved goodbye.
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Eleonor,
Feb 2025
Travelling with my 4 year old son for the first time and walking around to see places was not his thing. He had a feat because he did not walk to walk, I am grateful that Akihiro went to meet us where we were when we were lost before the meet up and travelled back to get his stroller. I loved the wagyu beef restaurant, mikyuyoshi mecca of food and tea shop since 1935 where I got to try matcha tea and ice cream. Ended with Sapporo tv tower beautiful and so memorable.I look forward to booking again another trip. Thank you Akihiro it was a trip for the books! until next time!!!
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Minh Thu,
Feb 2025
He showed me some cool places around Sapporo. He is also very enthusiastic and supportive. We had a wonderful tour!
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Peter,
Feb 2025
This personalized walking tour was amazing. I lived in Japan and coming back we wanted to see non tourist local spots. Snowy and icy we easily navigated through Nakajima Koen (park) and viewed the sun through a telescope. We saw carp in local streams, enjoyed a local favorite curry soup, two stories underground. We met local dog owners and pet several Shiba Inu. Mostly though, our guide knew so much history and cultural context that Sapporo came alive for us. Thanks Zarina.
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Christopher,
Feb 2025
Zarina was well versed at Sapporo history and culture. She also was able to save us considerable time and money steering us clear of the tourist traps and showing us alternate stores and restaurants that were cheaper and closer to our hotel. She was also extremely flexible and was able to meet us at a different location as the original meeting place did not get relayed to her. Overall she was a wonderful guide I would higher recommend who was kind, considerate, knowledgeable, flexible and spoke English and Japanese very well! She was a 10 out of 10 guide. Strongly recommend!
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