Sapporo
Half day in Sapporo with a local
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
5.0
(44)
Half day in Sapporo with a local
Odori Park, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo secrets spilled.
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 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
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
Shermaine,
Feb 2025
Ryuki is an exceptional guide who gladly adapted his pace to suit ours and tailored the itinerary according to our requests. He has an in-depth knowledge of the city and is familiar with hidden spots that aren't even marked on the maps.
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Brian,
Feb 2025
We only had two full days in Sapporo and we loved our 4-hour tour with our guide Akihiro, a Sapporo native who studied in the US. We wanted to make sure we hit the highlights and his tour was a great orientation given our limited amount of time. We were able to change the meeting point to our hotel which was very convenient. Good communication over WhatsApp beforehand where he considerately asked if we were ok with walking or if we wanted a more relaxed pace. He met us promptly and helped us set up our travel card for the subway and bus - the tour is mainly walking but using public transportation got us to the attractions quickly. Really enjoyable tour of some of Sapporo’s highlights (Maruyama Park & Hokkaido Jingu shrine, Okurayama Ski Jump where, after going up in the chair lift, the view over the city is amazing, Sapporo Clock Tower, Nijo Fish Market). Sapporo is a lovely city with a lot to see and do - if only we had been able to spend more time there.
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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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Sung,
Jan 2025
she is excellent, and took me to all the new places, good places, and worked around my wants for the tour. all the recommendations were great. give her a raise
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Alec,
Jan 2025
Akihiro customized our tour to our liking and was flexible about where to meet. Our favorite part was a special hole in the wall ramen place in a hidden location. We learned some things about the local culture too.
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EDUARDO,
Jan 2025
Wonderful tour, but especially wonderful guide! Emilio was very knowledgeable and helpful: good to improvise, he gracefully catered to our needs and preferences, as we went through the itinerary. High marks and recommendations!
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