Sapporo Food Tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top food tours & experiences in Sapporo

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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Sapporo Full day in Sapporo with a local

The Hokkaidō Shrine, Sapporo beer and ramen at Ramen Alley.

$262 per person

8 hours

(47)

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Sapporo Kickstart your trip to Sapporo

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

$107 per person

3 hours

(72)

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Sapporo Must see Sapporo with a local

Hokkaidō’s mountains, Ōdōri Park, kaisen don and a Sapporo beer or two.

$262 per person

8 hours

(98)

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Sapporo Half day in Sapporo with a local

Odori Park, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo secrets spilled.

$138 per person

4 hours

(83)

City Unscripted Original

Sapporo Eat like a local in Sapporo

Kaisen Don, grilling your own meat on a convex bbq skillet and legendary Sapporo beer.

$158.5 per person

3 hours

(54)

City Unscripted Original

Sapporo Hokkaido sake tasting experience

So much sake, so little time Three buzzy, boozy, brilliant hours in Sapporo

$152.5 per person

3 hours

(56)

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The best private food tours & experiences with locals

The “cool cousin” of Japan’s major cities, Sapporo is a winter wonderland with an attitude. But when it comes to entertainment, the city’s skyscraper-lined streets and neon-lit nightlife scene are just the tip of the iceberg. Discover what else this dynamic metropolis has to offer on the ultimate food tours in Sapporo with City Unscripted. Any local will tell you the tastiest cuisine lies off the tourist trail, and our food tours of Sapporo are the ideal way to find it. We’ll pair you with a local insider who’s left no stone unturned in seeking out the city’s best bites, and you’ll get a 100% authentic experience of how people in Sapporo like to eat.

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts

Akihiro

Sapporo

Your adventurous Sapporo sidekick ready to lead you on exhilarating park walks and epic mountain hikes, uncovering hidden gems along the way!

Karen

Sapporo

Foodie, nightlife navigator, and shopping savant with a knack for uncovering Sapporo’s hidden gems and natural escapes.

Zarina

Sapporo

Nature explorer and foodie

Emilio

Sapporo

Passionate Sapporo host, seafood lover, and craft beer enthusiast with insider tips on Sapporo’s best fish markets and local watering holes.

Shiunn

Sapporo

Sapporo explorer and local cuisine enthusiast with an insider's guide to the city's must-see sights and hidden culinary delights.

Emi

Sapporo

Passionate foodie and nightlife explorer with a knack for uncovering Sapporo’s hidden alleyway bars, cozy pubs, and vibrant music clubs.

Ryuki

Sapporo

Sapporo's hidden gem hunter and culinary guide, with a knack for uncovering the city's best-kept secret eateries not found on any map

Leo

Sapporo

Adventurous Sapporo host and foodie extraordinaire, with the inside scoop on the city's hot springs and delicious food, ready to turn your visit into an unforgettable escapade!

Toru

Sapporo

Sapporo's hidden gem hunter and ramen aficionado, steering you through undiscovered greens and culinary dreams with a touch of humor.

Masa

Sapporo

Seasonal scenery seeker and hiking enthusiast with a deep love for Sapporo’s ever-changing mountain parks.

A tasty tour

What would a trip to Sapporo be without the opportunity to taste some of the city’s best cuisine? Put on your comfiest walking shoes and come hungry, because the food scene stretches all the way across the city – and on food tours of Sapporo, we’ll make sure you squeeze in some sightseeing! On Sapporo food tours, you’ll explore areas like the tightly-packed Tanukikoji covered shopping arcade, visit a traditional Japanese market selling fresh seafood and unique delicacies, and swivel your head between neon-lit skyscrapers in Susukino, the downtown entertainment district.

Sample Sapporo specialties

It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of salty snacks, sugary treats or something a little more umami. Our Sapporo food tours are tailored to you, and we’ll make sure you taste foods you’ll adore. For a full experience of the local specialties, book our “Eat like a local in Sapporo'' experience and try all the dishes locals love! On our food tours of Sapporo, enjoy local treats like spicy soup curry, fresh crab, mouthwatering miso ramen with corn and butter, and even rich, creamy uni (sea urchin). And for a much-needed sugar rush? The city’s sweet-cream ice cream is out of this world!

Experience Sapporo’s sake scene

In the mood for a drink after dinner? Sapporo food tours with City Unscripted don’t have to be only about the food. Book our “Hokkaido sake tasting experience” and learn why the sake brewing scene in Sapporo is famous across Japan (the region brews over 300 beverages, from beer to whiskey and, of course, sake.) Sip on some of the city’s most famous sake brands with your local host. And these are food tours of Sapporo, too, so grab a plate of crispy yakitori (chicken skewers) at an izakaya while sampling everything from high-quality Daiginjo-shu sake to seasonal, limited edition brews.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Shiunn was very knowledgable and friendly! We had a great time trying food we would have otherwise not been able to find ourselves. It was an experience I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Sapporo.

7 February 2026

Sarah B
It was great. the tour guide was awesome! great experience!

1 February 2026

Gabriel C
Our guide was very engaging and insightful, showing us a variety of places to get delicious foods. Shiunn was very nice and easy to talk to, making my family feel comfortable and allowing us to learn a lot about Hokkaido/Sapporo. 10/10 guide.

17 July 2025

Patricia W
Great overview of what locals eat. Wish it also included Niko market.

3 July 2025

Allan D