Sapporo Private Custom Tour: A City Shaped by Nature

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3 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join a private custom Sapporo tour designed to help you understand a city shaped by nature, seasons, and modern planning. Sapporo is a unique Japanese city where wide streets, green spaces, historic sites, and neighborhoods were built with climate and geography in mind.

Unlike older cities, it is a carefully planned urban space that balances nature and daily life. With a local guide, you’ll explore areas that match your interests, from central landmarks to quieter cultural sites and local streets.

This tour has no fixed itinerary and is fully flexible. Your guide will adjust the route, timing, and pace based on your preferences, weather, and seasonal conditions. Ideal for both first-time visitors and returning travelers, this private tour offers a personal way to experience Sapporo beyond standard sightseeing routes.

The itinerary is for reference only. As this is a private tour, the guide tailors the experience within the tour duration based on guests’ interests and requests.

What's Included

Photo opportunities throughout
A Professional Local Guide
Itinerary planning support
Transportation during the tour
Food and beverage expenses
Personal expenses
Admission fees may be required depending on the locations visited.

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup will be arranged at the location you provide during your reservation, and our guide will arrive either on foot or using public transportation. A guide fluent in the language will accompany you to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

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Meeting point
Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre

Your guide will be waiting in front of the Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre. They are holding a signboard for our inbound tour service "YURAGI," so please use that as a reference point to meet up. If you have trouble finding them, you can contact the guide directly via WhatsApp or phone.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Odori Park

    Stroll through Odori Park, the green centerpiece of Sapporo’s city layout. Learn how Sapporo was designed as a modern grid-style planned city, and discover how the park is used throughout the seasons for festivals, daily life, and local gatherings. Enjoy photo stops near the iconic TV Tower.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sapporo Clock Tower

    Visit Sapporo’s most famous historic landmark and hear stories from the city’s early development period. Learn why the Clock Tower still stands in the heart of the modern city and how the surrounding streets reflect Sapporo’s transformation over time.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

    Explore the beautiful Red Brick Office, a symbol of Hokkaido’s pioneering history. Learn about early administration and settlement in Hokkaido while admiring the Western-style architecture, spacious grounds, and scenic garden views—perfect for photos.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Nijo Market

    Walk through Sapporo’s lively local market, often called the city’s kitchen. Discover Hokkaido’s rich food culture and distribution traditions while browsing fresh seafood and regional specialties. Tasting or shopping is optional.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Enjoy a peaceful walk through Nakajima Park, a large green space located right next to the city center. Learn how Sapporo blends urban life with nature, and see how locals use the park as a place to relax. Take photos by the pond and seasonal greenery.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit one of Sapporo’s most important Shinto shrines and learn about the relationship between Hokkaido’s modern history and shrine culture since the Meiji era. Walk along the forested approach and experience the peaceful balance between faith and nature.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Maruyama Park

    Stroll through Maruyama Park, where nature and residential neighborhoods sit side by side in a uniquely Sapporo atmosphere. Learn how seasonal scenery connects with local life, and enjoy time for a short break and photos.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Susukino

    Explore Susukino, Sapporo’s largest entertainment district. Learn how this vibrant area developed not only as a nightlife hub but also as an important part of the city’s urban culture and daily functions.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Mt. Moiwa

    Take in panoramic views of Sapporo from Mt. Moiwa and experience how closely the city and nature coexist. Learn about Sapporo’s unique urban structure surrounded by mountains. The visit may be adjusted depending on weather and guest preference.

    20 minutes • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by YURAGI
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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