Private Tour

Dive Deep into Sapporo’s Tanukikoji: Hidden Alleys & Local Gems

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore Sapporo’s historic Tanukikoji shopping street on this guided walking tour. While well-known, your guide will lead you through hidden alleys, tucked-away shops, and quiet spots often missed by visitors. Stroll past streets lined with handcrafted goods, traditional pottery, and artisanal sweets, and watch skilled craftsmen at work. Discover bustling blocks filled with izakayas, ramen shops, and boutiques.

Visit the small Tanuki Shrine, where locals pray for safe travels and business success. Enjoy nearby cafés and eateries serving authentic Hokkaido flavors. Savor traditional Japanese desserts at long-established sweet shops, explore retro cafés and vintage record stores, and browse local markets.

・Discover hidden alleys and tucked-away shops

・Watch skilled craftsmen at work

・Experience bustling blocks with izakayas, ramen shops, and boutiques

・Visit the charming Tanuki Shrine and nearby cafés

・Savor traditional Japanese desserts at long-established sweet shops

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour companion fee

Tax

local sweets or snacks

Personal shopping

What To Expect

Sapporo TV Tower

Meet your guide right under the iconic Sapporo TV Tower. From there, we’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll along a historic path that reveals the story of Sapporo’s fascinating growth. Our destination is the vibrant and bustling Tanukikoji Shopping Street, where hidden alleys, charming shops, and local flavors await your discovery.

Admission Not Applicable

【Blocks 1–2 | Streets Alive with Tradition and Craftsmanship】 Located on the eastern side of Tanukikoji, Blocks 1–2 offer a chance to experience Sapporo’s history and artisan culture. The streets are lined with charming shops selling handmade Japanese goods, pottery, and traditional items, with wooden signs and classic storefronts evoking a nostalgic atmosphere. Visitors can watch craftsmen at work, see traditional sweets being prepared, and follow their senses into the shops, fully immersing themselves in Japanese culture. From the sounds of woodworking to the delicate shaping of pottery and the taste of freshly made sweets, this area lets you appreciate the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and the warm, local spirit of the community.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Dive Deep into Sapporo’s Tanukikoji: Hidden Alleys & Local Gems

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Historic Tour & Souvenir Shopping in Sapporo
Liz C,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Keikko was amazing-very knowledgeable about the local shops, history and community, and a wonderful Tanukikoji guide! We got to try sencha expertly prepared by a local shop owner, and a few other local spots including Nijo market. We were also looking for some specific souvenirs and she was very patient and helpful in searching various shops for them (we speak maybe 5 words of Japanese between us, so English attempts would have been sadly limited if she wasn’t able to help). Keikko went above and beyond-we wanted to end our tour with a lunch at a seafood restaurant frequented by locals and she even stayed after our tour to help us order! 🤩 Highly recommend her, this tour, and this company 💯