Private Tour
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city.
Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round.
Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour, half-day tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
This is a walking tour. You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations. Only 10 max per tour.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Sapporo.
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Select a pickup point
Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり, Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is held during one week every February in Hokkaido's capital Sapporo. It is one of Japan's most popular winter events. The Sapporo Snow Festival was started in 1950, when high school students built a few snow statues in Odori Park. It has since developed into a large, commercialized event, featuring spectacular snow and ice sculptures and attracting more than two million visitors from Japan and across the world. The snow festival is staged on three sites: the Odori Site, Susukino Site and Tsu Dome Site.
Moerenuma Park
Moerenuma Park (モエレ沼公園, Moerenuma Kōen) is a large park in the outskirts of Sapporo. Surrounded by a marsh, the park has a circumference of about four kilometers. The grounds are covered in attractive green space and there are massive, dramatic features that make the park a very unique public space. The park owes its bold design to the renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Born in the United States, Noguchi spent a considerable part of his professional life in Japan and maintained a workshop in Takamatsu. In 1988 the city of Sapporo entrusted Noguchi with the creation of a park on the spacious grounds of a landfill. Shortly after the plans were completed, Noguchi passed away, but his designs were carried out and the park was opened to the public in 2005.
Pickup included
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
CLAUDE B,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
Very nice trip to have a global view of Sapporo. Our guide Ms TERY is very professional and friendly. We recommend this tour .
Bevin L,
May 25, 2024
- Viator
We had Kumiko as our tour guide and we loved our tour. We went to Maruyama Park /Hokkaido Shrine, took a taxi to Odori Park and she took us to the lilac festival to experience the food there. She went above and beyond as a guide and we had a nice and long chat with her about culture in Hokkaido - she lived just about everywhere in Japan.
Anonymous,
May 10, 2024
- Viator
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 also figure out the best way to get to New Chitose airport from the hotel. very appreciate to him. Would highly Recommend it.
Igor K,
Feb 22, 2024
- Viator
Good introduction to the city. Roy is a very knowledgeable, punctual and accommodating guide. Good introduction to Japanese culture.
Danny A,
Jan 21, 2024
- Viator
We had a great walking tour of Sapporo with Kumiko! She was an excellent guide and we enjoyed the fun things she planned for us. From a traditional Japanese Okonomyaki lunch to the Sapporo Beer Museum tasting various varieties. A great time and fun experience for everyone, thanks Kumiko!
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