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The 15 most popular sapporo tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
3-hour Sapporo bar-hopping food tour for up to 7 people. Hit local izakayas, try Hokkaido bites, get 3 drinks, photos, and help ordering.
“A fantastic tour of three izakayas in the center of Sapporo! The tour was a great way to experience some of the classic dishes from Hokkaido, and it gave us an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with some new dishes at the end of our trip Read more”
One-day winter tour from Sapporo to Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Hell Valley, with optional snowmobile and farm treats.
“We really enjoyed all the stops and our guide was great! We enjoyed many yummy treats at the various stops and the scenery was beautiful!”
Private Sapporo walking tour with flexible stops: Maruyama Park, Clock Tower, Beer Museum, Nijo Market, shrine, skyline views.
“A great day out with Leo (Ryo) as private guide. He is a fluent (native) English speaker but also Japanese and knows Sapporo very well. It was like getting a private tour from a friend. It was somewhat unstructured, which I really liked becaRead more”
A 2-hour Sapporo sumo show with bilingual explanations, hot pot dinner, and a photo with retired wrestlers in a close-up ring.
“This was loads of fun and everyone in my group had a great time. The host was very funny as were the sumos themselves. There was more than just the sumos to watch as well which was a nice treat. They gave out an incredible gift bag after the show which was just the cherry…”
Make soba from scratch at a real Sapporo shop, with simple English help, then eat the noodles you cut yourself.
“There was a good explanation about the history of soba (with just the right level of detail). He was a great teacher, explaining techniques fully and carefully, and letting us learn by doing - giving us room to make small mistakes that we cRead more”
Hands-on soba noodles in Sapporo plus tempura pairing, taught in English near Miyanosawa Station. A short, tasty class with big payoff.
“Communication and instruction was good, sanitary and clean. Tempura was delicious but not taught how to make. We were under the impression we were going to make soba and tempura.”
Private Sapporo day trip by car to Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace for up to 3.
“Tommy was a great driver and host for our trip. We went after a lot of snowfall and Tommy got us everywhere safely. Very friendly.”
Private 6-hour Sapporo walk with a government-licensed English guide. Pick 3–4 stops, get hotel pickup on foot, save planning.
“We had Roy Aoki as our tour guide, he was very professional and detail on all attractions we were interested. We had great time and learned a lot about Sapporo. Thank you.”
A full-day Hokkaido highlight from Sapporo: Cape Kamui views, Shimamui Beach, Otaru’s Steam Clock, and Shiroi Koibito Park, plus flexible routes.
Learn delicate Sapporo wagashi with Yuki in her home, with tea, step-by-step English guidance, and sweets you pack up to take home.
“Yuki was a great teacher and the wagashi was delicious. She speaks English well and provides excellent instructions.”
![[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car! - Private van logistics: why a group of up to 8 matters](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/biei-furano-one-day-sightseeing-by-private-car.jpg)
A private 10-hour Sapporo day trip to Furano and Biei, with a driver, air-conditioned van, and classic flower and winter photo stops.
“Furano and the surrounding area was really beautiful. The contrast of the mountains with the agricultural valley was stunning and we even got to see a little bit of snow. Our driver, Kamada was lovely, and the van was very comfortable. The only thing I would say is to check before hand, unappropriate websites to…”
4-hour private Sapporo walk with a licensed English guide. Pick 2–3 sights, from Odori Park and Beer Museum to Snow Festival.
“Our guide Mr,Tamaki Yakuwa (Tom) is very efficient and good knowledge of the city history of Sapporo. We had enjoyed a great day going around Sapporo. he was very helpful with navigating the subway system to find our way around and alRead more”
A private Muslim-friendly Sapporo highlights day with hotel pickup, market snacks, Shiroi Koibito sweet stops, Olympic ski jumps, and prayer breaks.
“Chieko was an excellent guide showing the highlights of Sapporo under snowfall. Transportation around was taken care of and she was able to answer any questions that came to mind. If you are visiting Sapporo any time of the year, I highly recommend taking this tour.”
Sapporo to Furano day trip with Biei Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Roller Coaster Road, Tomita Farm, lunch, and Four Seasons Color Hill.
“There was no tour guide. Just a Chinese driver we had! And, the whole group was Chinese. For that reason; the driver introduced tour spots in Chinese language. The driver has given little information in English the whole day. The driver's english introduction was not enough and was misunderstandable. Tour schedule was reasonable and filled…”
Learn to make decorative sushi rolls in a 2-hour hands-on class in Sapporo with Yuki, English help, and sushi you take home.
“Yuki-san is such a great host and an amazing teacher! She picked us up from the train station and took us to her lovely home. Before class, she served us some delicious tea as we introduced ourselves. Her instructions were very clear and it Read more”
![[Departure from Sapporo] Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu by private car - The morning plan out of Sapporo (8:00 a.m. start)](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/departure-from-sapporo-noboribetsu-jigokudani-lake-toya-cape-chikyu-by-private-car.jpg)
![[Otaru & Yoichi] Let's go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo) - Yoichi Nikka Whiskey: museum, shop, and tasting-style stops](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/otaru-yoichi-lets-go-to-otaru-canal-sakaimachi-street-music-box-hall-and-yoichi-nikka-whiskey-by-private-car-arriving-and-departing-from-sapporo.jpg)
![[Airport Transfer] Smoothly move between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport with a private car! one way - Meeting your driver: the welcome board system that saves time](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/airport-transfer-smoothly-move-between-sapporo-and-new-chitose-airport-with-a-private-car-one-way.jpg)
