Sapporo Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by a Local

4.8
(81 reviews)

3 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

This isn’t a cookie-cutter sightseeing tour—it’s your own personalized journey through Sapporo. Whether you want to discover cultural treasures, taste regional specialties, or explore quiet corners of the city, your host will design a route that brings it all to life.

Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your preferences. Based on your answers, we’ll match you with a like-minded local who will contact you directly to co-create your itinerary. Expect engaging conversation, flexible pacing, and a day that feels more like exploring with a friend than following a script.

What's Included

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a walking tour. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. This is a private walking experience. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

Meet your host in front of the tourist information center inside JR Sapporo Station. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Experience Sapporo through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it. This is not a scripted tour—it’s a fully personalized walk tailored to your interests. After booking, we will reach out with a short questionnaire to customize your itinerary. Whether you're a foodie, culture lover, history buff, or simply curious, here are a few stops you might explore:

    Admission ticket free
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    Stroll through this central green space that transforms with the seasons—from snow sculptures during the Sapporo Snow Festival to colorful flower beds in spring and summer.

    Admission ticket free
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    Visit one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Your host will share the history of this 19th-century wooden building and its significance to modern-day Sapporo.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Step inside Japan’s only beer museum to learn about the history of Sapporo beer—and perhaps enjoy a tasting guided by your host’s local recommendations.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore this vibrant seafood market, where you can sample Hokkaido crab, sea urchin, and more while learning about Sapporo’s culinary culture.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Find peace at this tranquil park and spiritual site, beloved by locals for its walking paths, seasonal blossoms, and serene forest setting.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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