Sapporo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover the highlights of Sapporo efficiently, in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed, English-speaking guide!

Sapporo, the vibrant capital of Hokkaido, blends elegant cityscapes with northern nature. Stroll the green expanse of Odori Park, see the historic Clock Tower and the handsome red-brick Former Hokkaido Government Office, and enjoy city views from the Sapporo TV Tower. Pay your respects at Hokkaido Jingu, ride up Mt. Moiwa for a sweeping panorama of city and mountains, and sample fresh seafood at the lively Nijo Market. We can also visit the romantic canal town of Otaru, famed for its gas-lit waterway and glassware.

We welcome you to come and explore the unique scenery, history and flavors of Sapporo with us!

Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Japan Guide Agency

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private vehicle
Included: Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min Admission included

Visit the Sapporo Clock Tower, one of the city's most beloved landmarks. Built in 1878 during Hokkaido's pioneer era, this charming wooden building still chimes on the hour and houses a small museum on the city's early history.
Odori Park

30 min

Walk through Odori Park, a lush green belt running through the heart of downtown Sapporo. Stretching roughly 1.5 km, it offers fountains, flowerbeds and seasonal events, and is the main venue for the famous Sapporo Snow Festival.
Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

20 min

Admire the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, an elegant red-brick neo-baroque landmark completed in 1888. Affectionately known as 'Akarenga' (Red Bricks), it is surrounded by gardens and ponds and remains a symbol of Sapporo's pioneer history.
Sapporo TV Tower

20 min Admission included

See the Sapporo TV Tower standing at the eastern end of Odori Park. Completed in 1957, this 147-meter red tower is an icon of the city skyline, and its observation deck offers panoramic views over Odori Park and the surrounding mountains.
Hokkaido Jingu

40 min

Visit Hokkaido Jingu (Hokkaido Shrine) in tranquil Maruyama Park, the most important Shinto shrine on the island. Founded in 1869, it enshrines the guardian deities of Hokkaido's development and is a peaceful spot surrounded by forest, famous for cherry blossoms in spring.
Mt. Moiwa

40 min Admission included

Ride the ropeway to the summit of Mt. Moiwa, rising over 500 meters above the city. The observation deck commands a sweeping panorama of Sapporo and is celebrated as one of Japan's finest night views, with the lights of the city spreading out below.
Nijo Market

30 min

Explore Nijo Market, a lively downtown market that has served Sapporo for over a century. Narrow lanes are packed with stalls offering fresh Hokkaido seafood such as crab, sea urchin and salmon roe, alongside local produce and casual seafood-bowl eateries.
Stop 8

15 min Admission not included

This botanical garden (北海道大学植物園, Hokkaidō Daigaku Shokubutsuen) close to Sapporo's city center belongs to Hokkaido University and primarily serves a scientific and educational purpose. The garden with its walking trails and lawns, however, is also a pleasant place to take a break or to have a (non-alcoholic) picnic. Established in 1886, the Botanic Garden preserves a small part of the forest which formerly covered the Ishikari Plain. In addition, there is an alpine garden, a greenhouse and a small Ainu museum. During the winter, only the greenhouse is open to the public.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting outside of the ticket gate at JR Sapporo station holding a sign with the lead traveler's name.After meeting your guide, guide will escort to the vehicle.

End point

Your guide will be waiting outside of the ticket gate at JR Sapporo station holding a sign with the lead traveler's name.After meeting your guide, guide will escort to the vehicle.

Pickup points

Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Suigan
R&B Hotel Sapporo Kita 3 Nishi 2
ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG
Business Inn Norte 2
Sapporo Clark Hotel
Nest Hotel Sapporo Ekimae
Cross Hotel Sapporo
New Otani Inn Sapporo
Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Sapporo-eki Nishi-guchi Hokudai Mae
Richmond Hotel Sapporo Ekimae

and 42 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.