Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5.0 (50)

Half day in Sapporo with a local

Odori Park, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo secrets spilled.

Pack warm clothes as Sapporo remains chilly in spring and autumn and although it can get really hot during the day in summer, temperatures drop at night

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Get a fully personalized four hours in central Sapporo
  • Explore Sapporo’s historical attractions, or stick to the modern sights (or both!)
  • Shop at the covered Tanukikoji shopping arcade, or head to a traditional Japanese market
  • See Sapporo’s famous Hokkaidō Shrine and the Moiwa Ropeway
  • Taste some of the city’s specialty food at a tiny restaurant in the entertainment district
  • Get more tips and recommendations from your host over a draft of beer at a local izakaya

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalised experience
4 hours with your host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

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 Station

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What you’ll do

Sapporo, Japan’s resident cool kid – the one who loves beer and goes skiing every winter – is a must-see city for way too many reasons to squeeze into just four hours, but with a local host as a GPS and guidebook, you’ll easily pack the most into your time. Perhaps you’ll get a fascinating history lesson at the Historical Village of Hokkaidō, or maybe you’ll ride to the top of the famous Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium like an athlete from Sapporo’s 1972 Winter Olympics. Wind down in neon-lit entertainment district Susukino for a drink at your host’s favorite izakaya, or make your way to Horomitoge Lavender Garden – a sprawling, lavender-blanketed lookout point with sunset views that are pure perfection.

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

Aaron Apr 2025
Peter Apr 2025

What an amazing tour ending with an early dinner at the best sushi restaurant in Sapporo! Ryuki our guide was very knowledgeable on each and every stop we went. He took care of our iterinary! A job well done! I highly recommend Ryuki as a tour guide.

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Paul Apr 2025

Emi had excellent local knowledge and tailored the excursion to suit our needs and interests. Her husband Dave came along and (being a native English speaker) helped make everything run smoothly.

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Susan Apr 2025

I had told Ryoko of my partner's mobility issues so he picked us up from our hotel and took us out for 4 hours of fun and information. We especially liked our trip up the chairlift at the Olympic Ski Jump site, a new experience. We had lunch at a little ramen place where the owner played British rock music as well as serving excellent ramen.

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Jennifer Apr 2025

We had such a fun day with Emi. She planned the itinerary around our interests. She communicated everything in advance and helped us with transportation. She was a great guide.

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Moira Apr 2025

Our guide Leo was great, super knowledgeable, spoke excellent English & was very friendly. Our tour was exactly as we had requested

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