Sapporo Tour: Explore Like a Local

Experience the real Sapporo with a personalized and private tour led by a local. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Odori Park - Experience the heart of Sapporo at Odori Park, where your guide will show you how this central green space transforms with the seasons, from snow festival sculptures in winter to vibrant flower displays in summer.
  • Sapporo Clock Tower - Visit the historic Clock Tower, an emblem of Sapporo, with a local who can share its story and…
What's Included
  • 3, 4, 6 or 8 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a private and tailored journey to uncover the authentic Sapporo with a local host, traversing the city based on an itinerary fully adjusted to your desires and preferences! Whether your aim is to escape the tourist crowd to explore unique local districts or check-off renowned attractions from your to-visit list, your local host will…

Location
Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre
(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center, located in JR Sapporo Station) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brian_w
Feb 25, 2025
Had a great time - We only had two full days in Sapporo and we loved our 4-hour tour with our guide Akihiro, a Sapporo native who studied in the US. We wanted to make sure we hit the highlights and his tour was a great orientation given our limited amount of time. We were able to change the meeting point to our hotel which was very convenient. Good communication over WhatsApp beforehand where he considerately asked if we were ok with walking or if we wanted a more relaxed pace. He met us promptly and helped us set up our travel card for the subway and bus - the tour is mainly walking but using public transportation got us to the attractions quickly. Really enjoyable tour of some of Sapporo’s highlights (Maruyama Park & Hokkaido Jingu shrine, Okurayama Ski Jump where, after going up in the chair lift, the view over the city is amazing, Sapporo Clock Tower, Nijo Fish Market). Sapporo is a lovely city with a lot to see and do - if only we had been able to spend more time there.
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Zacharywv7291zp
Feb 25, 2025
Amazing time in Sapporo - Leo was amazing, he took us all around Sapporo and introduced us to some local dives. He even took time out of his personal life to give me more recommendations during my stay in Japan. Very above and beyond!
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Global641157
Feb 20, 2025
Excellent! - Leo is great and a kind soul. We got an insider tour, and had a blast with him. Highly recommend!!! He took us to his local haunts and we were the only tourists which felt amazing. Leo is sweet and kind. I highly recommend.
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Petercalaussie
Feb 15, 2025
Special local view of Sapporo - This personalized walking tour was amazing. I lived in Japan and coming back we wanted to see non tourist local spots. Snowy and icy we easily navigated through Nakajima Koen (park) and viewed the sun through a telescope. We saw carp in local streams, enjoyed a local favorite curry soup, two stories underground. We met local dog owners and pet several Shiba Inu. Mostly though, our guide knew so much history and cultural context that Sapporo came alive for us. Thanks Zarina.
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Gennady
Feb 9, 2025
Sapporo tour with the local - We had a wonderful time with our tourguide Zarina. She was extremely kind and patient. We started our tour much later than it was originally scheduled for because of the weather delay on the way from Tokyo to Sapporo. She was very accommodating and tried very hard to make us see and fall in love with Sapporo the way that she does.
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John
Feb 8, 2025
A perfect day in Sapporo making Friends - We had a wonderful time with our guide, we got to see lots of sites that we would not have seen without her, she was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made our day memorable. A perfect day in Sapporo! 🌈
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Jess
Jan 18, 2025
Local life - Karen was an incredible guide, helping us to get out of the tourist spots and to live more like a local! I appreciated all of her knowledge, helping us to understand local customs. She created an excellent customized tour based on our interests. I highly recommend doing this tour when in Sapporo!
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Travel31008466723
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent custom walking tour - Akihiro customized our tour to our liking and was flexible about where to meet. Our favorite part was a special hole in the wall ramen place in a hidden location. We learned some things about the local culture too
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V5793feeduardob
Jan 2, 2025
Great experience/great guide! - Wonderful tour, but especially wonderful guide! Emilio was very knowledgeable and helpful: good to improvise, he gracefully catered to our needs and preferences, as we went through the itinerary. High marks and recommendations!
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Yz719
Dec 2, 2024
Best ramen - Ryuki is very knowledgeable and friendly. I had the best ramen ever in a restaurant that I would never have visited without his guidance. He also took me to the seafood market in susukino as well as a sky site and mountain top. Quite an enjoyable experience.
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