Sapporo
Kickstart your trip to Sapporo
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(36)
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.
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 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
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.
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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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Antony
May 2025
Akihiro Looked after us very well and we enjoyed our afternoon and finished it off with a beer together
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Kevin
May 2025
Shuin was fantastic We got everything we hoped for and a brilliant ambassador for Sappora and Japan Couldn’t be happier Many thx.
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Kevin
May 2025
Shun was the most engaging and flexible guide we have ever had She understood who we were and what we wanted truly an amazing person and guide The day was perfect … feeling very blessed x thx
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William
Apr 2025
My family and I are glad we hire a tour guide because we were able to explore more of Japan. Our tour guide’s name is Shiunn she was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Shiunn showed us around Sapporo Japan and we had such a great experience. Shiunn was able to share her thoughts and suggestions to help us get around town on our own. The next day my family and I were able to explore on our own and we saved a lot of time instead of researching places to go ourselves. I highly recommend hiring a tour guide to show you around so you can spend more time vacationing rather then wasting precious time during our vacation.
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Camille
Apr 2025
I loved going to the sake museum and the shrine.
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William
Apr 2025
Our family enjoyed everything about this trip. Shiunn was a great guide she is very knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to and showed us around town. What our family enjoyed the most was going up to Mount Moiwa and seeing the beautiful view of the city of Sapporo. We wish we had more time to explore more places.
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