Sapporo

Half day in Sapporo with a local

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Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5.0
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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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
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
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?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $120.25 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$120.25
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

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Sam Nov 2025

Had the best time exploring Sapporo with Ryo. We had exchanged emails ahead of time and he was able to customize the tour based on what we wanted to do in town. It was the perfect way to spend our first full day in Sapporo (and Hokkaido in general) as Ryo left us with plenty of tips and recommendations that we used for the rest of our time in the city. Felt like hanging out with an old friend by the end of our tour.

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Chris Nov 2025

Ryo (Leo) was an awesome guide and really customized the tour to what I was interested in! We saw so much of Sapporo, and it was great to get a sense of the city from his perspective, having lived here for many years. Even outside of the tour, Ryo provided some wonderful recommendations for the rest of my time in Sapporo and other cities I would be visiting in Japan. I was a solo traveler, and it felt like having one of my friends show me around his city!

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Barbara Lee Oct 2025

Aki was a wonderful host! My husband and I learned a lot from the tour, like that there is a strong Western (American) influence in Sapporo. He took us to lovely parks where we could enjoy the autumn leaves. We had mentioned that we were most interested in the local cuisine, so he took us to the fish market to try the delicious scallops, to the oldest beer hall in Sapporo to taste Classic Sapporo beer, and finally to a wonderful hole-in-the-wall for the best miso ramen in town!

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Gauri Oct 2025

Ryuki improvised through terrible weather showing us sights from Sapporo that we would have likely not visited otherwise. He also provided some interesting insights about the town and recommendations for the next day.

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Alexandra Oct 2025

Shiunn was lovely and made sure to pay attention to what I wanted to see. She made sure I had a fantastic tour!

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Minh Oct 2025

Great Tour!!

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Sam, Nov 2025

Had the best time exploring Sapporo with Ryo. We had exchanged emails ahead of time and he was able to customize the tour based on what we wanted to do in town. It was the perfect way to spend our first full day in Sapporo (and Hokkaido in general) as Ryo left us with plenty of tips and recommendations that we used for the rest of our time in the city. Felt like hanging out with an old friend by the end of our tour.

Chris, Nov 2025

Ryo (Leo) was an awesome guide and really customized the tour to what I was interested in! We saw so much of Sapporo, and it was great to get a sense of the city from his perspective, having lived here for many years. Even outside of the tour, Ryo provided some wonderful recommendations for the rest of my time in Sapporo and other cities I would be visiting in Japan. I was a solo traveler, and it felt like having one of my friends show me around his city!

Barbara Lee, Oct 2025

Aki was a wonderful host! My husband and I learned a lot from the tour, like that there is a strong Western (American) influence in Sapporo. He took us to lovely parks where we could enjoy the autumn leaves. We had mentioned that we were most interested in the local cuisine, so he took us to the fish market to try the delicious scallops, to the oldest beer hall in Sapporo to taste Classic Sapporo beer, and finally to a wonderful hole-in-the-wall for the best miso ramen in town!

Gauri, Oct 2025

Ryuki improvised through terrible weather showing us sights from Sapporo that we would have likely not visited otherwise. He also provided some interesting insights about the town and recommendations for the next day.

Alexandra, Oct 2025

Shiunn was lovely and made sure to pay attention to what I wanted to see. She made sure I had a fantastic tour!

Minh, Oct 2025

Great Tour!!