Location: Sapporo
Top Things to do in Sapporo
Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Probably best known for its eponymous beer, Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island—has maintained the youthful and open atmosphere of the 1972 Olympic Winter Games, drawing international visitors for its annual Snow Festival and its world-famous ramen. Those seeking out the full diversity of Japanese cuisine will want to visit: a city with a ramen-inspired theme park is one that embraces and pampers foodies.
Restaurants in Sapporo
1. Osaka Private Tour: From Historic Tenma To Dōtonbori’s Pop Culture - 8 Hours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Spend the day with one of our hosts to discover the true nature of Osaka - head’s up, it’s got a wild sense of humor and is obsessed with food. Explorer (not tourist) is what we’re aiming for here, and in that spirit, you could explore neighborhoods like the fashionable Shinsaibashi or crazy Dotonbori and maybe you’ll discover hidden gems like the smaller shrines and historic streets. Grab a quick bite to eat and see why Osaka is known as the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’ before continuing your adventure through the neon streets of this enigmatic port city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities
Reviewed By Renaiika
Our guide Haruhi was very nice and told us a lot about specific characterics from Osaka. We tried Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and Kushikatsu which was all very tasty. She also showed us some secret passages in Osaka and gave us tips where we could spend time Osaka on our next days. The only thing that I was missing was to try out some other foods that are maybe not too known too. But in overall we had a lot of fun!
2. Sapporo Custom Private Tours By Locals, See the City Unscripted
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On a personalised and private experience, discover the real Sapporo with a Local Host, exploring the city on an itinerary totally customised to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to get off the beaten path and discover some quirky local neighbourhoods or tick the famous sights and landmarks off your bucket list, your Local Host will introduce you to the very best of their city. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals for a totally authentic touch. You'll experience Sapporo just as if you were visiting an old friend who lived there, so ditch the guidebook and live like a local for the day!
Inclusions: 100% Private and personalised experience, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with a Local Host - Pick your preferred duration when booking! , Authentic local insider knowledge, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities
Reviewed By akeiw12
Some friends and I were in Hokkaido over New Years and we wanted to do something fun and special while we were in Sapporo. Since we were only in Sapporo for a few days, I thought this tour would be a great way for us to see the city and find some good places to eat and drink. Our host, Asuka, was great! She emailed me well ahead of our trip with a rough plan for our tour, and with some input from me, she put together a great itinerary for us. She took us to a stand-up sake bar, and then to a small izakaya where we got to taste several different types of sake and had a great dinner with lots of local dishes (the dinner was extra), and then we ended at a parfait cafe where we had very elaborate and decadent desserts. All of the places that Asuka chose for us were very representative of, and unique to, the Japanese culture, and she walked us through the main shopping districts and gave us a good understanding of the layout of the city. Asuka was also such a good sport, answering all of the questions we had for her, about herself and Japanese culture in general. Also, I should mention that we had 10 people in our group, so it was so great that Asuka was able and willing to take us around the city and find places big enough for all of us, especially when most places were closed for the holiday. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants a personal guide to show them around the city and lead them to some great spots. And I would highly recommend Asuka as a great guide!
3. Sapporo / Hokkaido Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a nationally/state licensed, experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city. Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round. Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour, half-day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide
Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
4. Sapporo / Hokkaido Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an efficient, full-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city. Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round. Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour, full-day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide
Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
5. Private Tour Guide Sapporo with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized ★★★★★
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Get to grips with the city with one of our Sapporo hosts who’ll show you the ropes. Stroll through the city or learn as much as possible - you’ll soon be acquainted with life in Sapporo. Enjoy the gateway to Hokkaidō - rugged mountain ranges and magical hot springs - and immerse yourself in its unique culture as you learn how to navigate. Your host will throw in a few local food tips too - did someone say miso ramen? Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions: A private and personalized experience, 3 hours with your host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By tezelliott
If you are interested in experiencing Japanese food, seeing the sights of Sapporo or just chatting with a local and learning a bit about Japanese culture do a tour through Cityunscripted as we did a couple of days ago. My 19 year old daughter and I did a 3 hour personalised tour of Sapporo with a lovely local girl, Asuka. Through Cityunscripted we requested that we wanted to try some local specialties, visit some interesting stores and learn a bit about Sapporo. They then match you with a local English speaking guide who then contacts you and works out an itinerary. The communication process via email was faultless. You can also nominate your start time. Asuka met us at our hotel, she was lovely, we learned about her life in Japan, and about her family and her travels. She took us to 2 different restaurants, a soup curry place( a Sapporo delicacy) where we had a wonderful curry soup. Then on to a beautiful store selling good quality goods made in Japan. Then to a seafood izakaya restaurant where we of course had some great seafood inc drinks. Obviously the guides have a food budget to adhere to depending on your requests, had to pay a bit extra for some extra drinks but that was understandable and fine. Very full after all that! Asuka also emailed a few other sights and restaurants to go to in our spare time. To sum up, this experience was well worth it and I would highly recommend using Cityunscripted and meeting the locals.
6. Private Sapporo Custom One-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
This is a private tour by chartered vehicle with driver. Charter either a limousine, van, or bus for your group. Visit the city highlights at your own pace.
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Private transportation by limousine, van, or bus, Driver, Local guide (if option selected)
Exclusions: Entrance fees (You will need to cover entrance fees for local guide, if this option is selected), Food and drinks
Reviewed By Glenn B
We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour
7. Hokkaido Private Walking Tour
• You can visit any places Sapporo or around Sapporo area at your own requests. • Enjoy local taste at famous restaurant but not for tourists in Sapporo or around Sapporo. • Enjoy your private tour with well experience and friendly English speaking guide.
Inclusions: Professional and friendly guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees (for yourself and guide), Lunch fee (for yourself and guide), Transportation fee (NOT included private van)
Reviewed By MariaFF85
In spite a raining day, Kenji guided us to Nara to visit beautiful temples shrines and, the best, to walk with very peaceful deers.
8. Furano and Biei Day Tour
Private 10-hour tour conducted by professional licensed local tour guide to incredible attractions in Furano and Biei: • Local English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 4 persons • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Travel around on a licensed sightseeing taxi at additional cost of 43,000 JPY As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Licensed sightseeing taxi at 43,000 JPY, Admission Tickets
Reviewed By emilyb889
A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.
9. Half-day Sapporo city and nature Tour
Sapporo, which is the royal road of Hokkaido, also has excellent access from the gateway to the north from New Chitose Airport. Explore the central Sapporo in a half-day with an English speaking guide. You will learn not only its background but also local life by visiting the landmarks. The tour features easy hike in Maruyama, visits to Hokkaido Shrine, or Central Wholesale Market and more. The itinerary can be flexible, so please talk with our guide where to go, what to eat.
Inclusions: Downtown Sapporo Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guided hike in Maruyama area, Transportation by 4wd minivan, Entry/Admission fee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By GlenS728
My 20 year old son and I have just returned from our fun day out with Sumi. She picked us at the hotel and dropped us off at the end. She is a “local” speaks great English and has almost all the answers ! We parked up in the road rest area got kitted up, and hiked off into the woods. The snow was deep and fun to mess around in. Little sign of other people which was nice. After a hot tea and sweets we hiked back. Sadly we saw no animal life except rabbit tracks. I suggest that you do this trip BEFORE going skiing/ snowboarding as a great intro to the hills/trees/snow etc. DO NOT MISS the Onsen. A truly classic wonderful relaxing and strangely “normal” experience. Thanks Sumi
10. Private Tour Guide Yokohama with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized
Wow, so you are planning on visiting Yokohama. As Japan's second largest city you may need some help kickstarting your trip amid the neon-lit streets flanked with hundreds of restaurants and shops, expansive parks, vibrant markets and towering skyscrapers. Fear not! One of our friendly hosts will help you get to grips with life in Yokohama. Whether it’s coming to terms with navigating the subway or exploring a neighborhood like Chinatown, your host is there to ensure not a second of your vacation goes to waste! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 3 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By kelgon
Very good introduction to the history and sites of Yokohama. We got to learn to use the subway system, then ride it, saw historic homes on the hill, Chinatown, and the Minatomirai area.
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