SAPPORO TOURS · Japan
The good sapporo tours fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sapporo bar-hopping food tour with three local izakayas, translation help, and a hidden underground stop, ending at ramen or parfait.
“Aika made the entire experience worthwhile. She was friendly and knowledgeable. We visited three places and all had wonderful food and drinks. I highly recommend.”
Make 100% handmade soba in a real Sapporo shop, with concise English guidance, then eat what you made, with optional tempura add-ons.
“Really fun experience, the teacher was really friendly and was very patient with teaching me and my friend. It was really cool to be able to eat the soba we made on the spot! Highly recommended activity to do in Hokkaido”
Make soba noodles from buckwheat in Sapporo, then eat your creations with tempura and two dipping sauces, taught in English.
“A great way to learn a bit about how Japanese food is made and how their kitchens work. The staff was very friendly and we had a lot of fun”
Private 6-hour Sapporo walking tour with a government-licensed English guide, hotel pickup on foot, and your choice of 3-4 sights.
“We had Roy Aoki as our tour guide, he was very professional and detail on all attractions we were interested. We had great time and learned a lot about Sapporo. Thank you.”
A government-licensed guide meets you near your hotel for a customizable 4-hour walking tour of classic Sapporo highlights.
“Our guide Mr,Tamaki Yakuwa (Tom) is very efficient and good knowledge of the city history of Sapporo. We had enjoyed a great day going around Sapporo. he was very helpful with navigating the subway system to find our way around and alRead more”
Learn Ainu culture in Sapporo, walk Jozankei sights, cross Futami Tsuribashi, then relax in a 2-hour onsen day-bath.
“This is an excellent walking tour. Our guide Scott was very knowledgeable and personable.”
A 4-hour private, customizable Otaru walking tour with a government-licensed guide, focused on the canal, sake, food, and views.
“Kazuo Sumi was such a great guide! He was very patient with our elderly parents and was great at explaining some of the beautiful art we saw. He was knowledgeable and an absolute joy to spend the day with. We highly recommend him!”
Small-group Sapporo walking tour with English guides from H.I.S., Red Brick Office, TV Tower views, and local sweets in 3 hours.
“Excellent walking tour. Jessica provided personal experience of local citizen, discussed this and that, and showed not mandatory nice points. Exactly what you want from walking tour - you get pleasant morning, knowledge what to explore later more precisely, and one highlight you explore right now. Strongly recommend. There was small issue with gathering, instructions quite unclear - meeting point Inside the building, not outside.”
6-hour private Hakodate tour with a government-licensed English guide, customizable stops, Mount Hakodate views, markets, and harbor sights.
“Overall had a fun day with Fumiko-san - she's a kind and considerate companion. For me the highlight was the visit to the top of Mount Hakodate which had absolutely spectacular views of the city. Sad that the Goryokaku Tower was closed but that was something out of the control of the tour operators.”
Sapporo Golden Route morning walk covers TV Tower (tickets), Clock Tower, City Hall, and Red Brick Office in 2 hours with a small-group guide.
“Tom's knowledge and good English skills. helped make this an excellent tour. Only two on the tour, so was relaxed and personal. TV Tower tour to top was unexpected.”
A small-group morning walk in Sapporo’s center, mixing iconic landmarks, local stories, and a 360 view from the TV Tower for $37.23.
“I had a great time with Iku! I booked last minute and ended up being the only one on the tour. It was also a holiday, so there was a special chance to climb the exterior steps of the TV tower. Iku made sure I was game, which meant a schedule change, but I was hyped to get the chance. We hit the high points with city hall, the clock tower and old government building. It was closed, but Iku made sure to get lots of photos of me! The walk up the TV tower was super cool. Iku made learning about the history of Sapporo fun - it didn't…”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
