Sapporo

Kickstart your trip to Sapporo

City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (25)

Kickstart your trip to Sapporo

Practical know-how, chopstick etiquette and a few ramen recommendations. Yum!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

See some of central Sapporo’s most iconic locations (and a couple reserved for in-the-know locals)
Explore beautiful nature, bustling city and historical shrines in just three hours
Take the opportunity to try Sapporo’s specialty dishes, soup curry and sea urchin, at one of the many restaurants or markets
Set yourself up for a successful trip by learning how to navigate the city like a local
Have a helpful host on hand to share tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

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

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalized experience

3 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

Buckle up for a practical crash course in navigating Sapporo like a pro – and a golden opportunity to check out a couple of the city’s must-sees along the way. You’ll jostle your way through a traditional market, Nijo, trawl the 150-year-old Tanukikoji covered shopping arcade for sweet treats and souvenirs, and head to local hangout Nakajima Park, where you could check out the museum and traditional teahouse, or stroll the lush lawns along Sōsei River towards Iyahiko Shrine. When it’s time for a snack, it’s only right for an honorary Sapporo local to try the city’s specialty at Soup Curry GARAKU, before downing a draft of Japan’s most iconic beer in the city that invented it while your host shares more essential insider tips for your trip.

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What travelers think of this experience

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!

Gennady, Feb 2025

We had a wonderful time with our tourguide Zarina. She was extremely kind and patient. We started our tour much later than it was originally scheduled for because of the weather delay on the way from Tokyo to Sapporo. She was very accommodating and tried very hard to make us see and fall in love with Sapporo the way that she does.

David, Feb 2025

We had a wonderful time with our guide, we got to see lots of sites that we would not have seen without her, she was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made our day memorable. A perfect day in Sapporo!

Mike, Feb 2025

We got to go to places more off the grid and experienced parts of saporro we haven’t seen yet.

Gavin, Feb 2025

Akihero, He was one of the best guides we have ever had the pleasure of showing us a city. Can't recommend him highly enough. All round amazing day out.

Rekha, Dec 2024

We had a wonderful time on our 3 Hour Walking Tour with Zarina. She is friendly, knowledgeable and met all of our requirements very well. Have left very good review on Booking.com (and Viator) for Zarina and to recommend the experience for other fellow travelers.

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