Sapporo

Kickstart your trip to Sapporo

City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0

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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.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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Barbara Oct 2025

Noguchi’s Moerenuma Park with his biological history was amazing. Ryuki was a good communicator, his English is perfect. He was extremely helpful in taking the role of translator for our personal logistics.

Elena Oct 2025

The guide, Zarina, explained many interesting things and also gave me useful tips.

Derek Oct 2025

Emi gave us a great tour of the beautiful Hokkaido Shrine . In addition we enjoyed visiting the whimsical chocolate factory.

Alyce Oct 2025

My husband, I, and our adult son arrived into Sapporo for a quick two day stay. Since we didn't have much time to get to explore the area on our own, we signed up for an afternoon tour to see and learn as possible in the short time. We took a private walking tour with Toru and enjoyed our time sightseeing in the central Sapporo area. Toru was professional and informative and gave us a great overview. We learned a lot and we felt we saw everything we needed to get a feel of the area. Thank you for a fun afternoon!

Eeshan Oct 2025

Akihiro is culturally knowledgeable and easy to talk to. His English is excellent, and he brings depth to every conversation; from history and architecture to culture and philosophy. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed exploring Sapporo with him.

Kris Oct 2025

Zarina was very knowledgeable and knew just where to take me.

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