Sapporo · TOUR REVIEWS
100 reviewed
One page for the capital of the north: city food crawls, Otaru canal days, volcano-and-onsen coaches and deep-winter snowshoe mornings. Price, length and season notes under every pick, full catalogue below.
Explore three local izakayas in Sapporo, taste Hokkaido specialties, enjoy three drinks, and get an insider’s guide to Susukino nightlife.
“This was the highlight of my trip to Sapporo! You get to experience Sapporo like a local and go to spots you could otherwise easily miss. Plus Aika was the best guide, I am lucky I got to have Aika show me Sapporo!!”
See snowy Lake Toya, ride a vintage sleigh, watch Noboribetsu steam, and add an optional snowmobile ride on this Sapporo day tour.
“Guide has given a lot of fun facts and recommendations. Also the spots are very well chosen.”
Explore Sapporo with a private local host, combining major sights, seafood, parks, beer culture, and a flexible walking plan.
“Shuinn was wonderful. She was flexible based on the weather, listened to our asks, and built an entire day around what was important to us. We can’t thank her enough. She was so sweet!”
Sapporo sumo show with bilingual commentary, Japanese dinner, former wrestlers, audience challenges, one drink, photo, and souvenirs.
“It was a great experience. The service was excellent and the everyone was kind and hardworking. There were also interactive sessions with the audience. Perhaps they can also add more anecdotes on the history of sumo wrestling for those of us who don’t know much about it. :) Highly recommended activity!”
Make soba from buckwheat flour at a real Sapporo noodle shop, then eat your handmade noodles with optional tempura nearby Shiroi Koibito Park.
“We had the best experience making Soba noodles in Sapporo. Our instructor was very diligent, funny and welcoming. The Soba noodles were really yummy and we ordered tempura veggies in top, which were divine. Definitely recommended!”
Ride through Otaru’s canals, old rail tracks, warehouses, and marina with a local guide in a private 30-minute to 2-hour rickshaw tour.
“What a fabulous way to see downtown Otaru and hear about its history while also experiencing this mode of transportation which was invented in Japan. Our guide was friendly and strong and stopped along the way to share the history of what we were seeing. I was so plRead more”
Make soba by hand in Sapporo, then eat your noodles with artisan tempura in a friendly, small-group Japanese food experience.
“A lovely experience making soba with Taku. We enjoyed the process of learning the techniques for turning just buckwheat flour and water into delicious noodles. Then served with tempura of local fresh ingredients, made a memorable experience, thank you both!”
Review this private Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace, with practical booking advice.
“The driver assigned to us was very polite, professional and very skilled driving in the slippery ice. We loved the scenic tour of hokkaido.Would definitely recommend to anyone with family and small children. Really heartfelt thanks to him.”
Explore Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu, Showa Shinzan, and Lake Shikotsu on a scenic Sapporo bus tour for $66.
“probabilmente spenderei meno tempo al capo chikyu e lascerei più tempo a noboribetsu”
Build a six-hour Sapporo day around your interests with a licensed English-speaking guide, hotel pickup on foot, local food tips, and flexible sightseeing.
“We had a wonderful tour of Sapporo with Roy A. We loved the Okurayama Ski Jump with a breathtaking view of Sapporo from above. At lunch at the Beer Museum restaurant we got to try Sapporo's famous Ganghis Khan dish, cooked at the tRead more”
See Cape Kamui, Shimamui Beach, Otaru, and Shiroi Koibito Park on a $64 day trip from Sapporo with guide support.
Make delicate nerikiri wagashi in Yuki’s Sapporo home, enjoy matcha, local conversation, and a quiet break from the city.
“We had a lovely time making Japanese sweets under Yuki's professional eye. It was a very valuable cultural insight. Yuki was a patient and dedicated teacher, as well as an incredibly helpful and responsive host from the day we booked the experience. She provided all the necessary details to get to the meeting point and was available for contact. The class took place in a quiet part of Sapporo which was a nice change after the bustling city center.”
![[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car! - Lunch at Furano Marche and the middle of the day](https://seesapporo.com/wp-content/uploads/biei-furano-one-day-sightseeing-by-private-car.jpg)
Explore Furano and Biei from Sapporo by private car, with flower fields, Blue Pond, waterfalls, flexible stops, and a 10-hour route.
“Nice daytrip with a good and friendly driver. He took good care of our agenda, taking into account the weather conditions.”
See Sapporo with a licensed English-speaking guide, choosing two or three sights such as Odori Park, markets, shrines, or the Beer Museum.
“We had Kumiko as our tour guide and we loved our tour. We went to Maruyama Park /Hokkaido Shrine, took a taxi to Odori Park and she took us to the lilac festival to experience the food there. She went above and beyond as a guide and we had a nice and long chat with her about culture in Hokkaido - she lived just about everywhere in Japan.”
See Sapporo with a private English-speaking guide, from Nijo Market and Shiroi Koibito Park to the Olympic ski jump, with prayer-friendly planning.
“Akiko served as our dedicated guide during our Sapporo adventure, a destination that had always been a dream to explore. Her expertise was truly exceptional, leading us to various captivating locations, including the bustling Nijo MarketRead more”
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