Private Tour
Sapporo Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by a Local
Overview
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This isn’t a cookie-cutter sightseeing tour—it’s your own personalized journey through Sapporo. Whether you want to discover cultural treasures, taste regional specialties, or explore quiet corners of the city, your host will design a route that brings it all to life.
Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your preferences. Based on your answers, we’ll match you with a like-minded local who will contact you directly to co-create your itinerary. Expect engaging conversation, flexible pacing, and a day that feels more like exploring with a friend than following a script.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sapporo
Experience Sapporo through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it. This is not a scripted tour—it’s a fully personalized walk tailored to your interests. After booking, we will reach out with a short questionnaire to customize your itinerary. Whether you're a foodie, culture lover, history buff, or simply curious, here are a few stops you might explore:
Odori Park
Stroll through this central green space that transforms with the seasons—from snow sculptures during the Sapporo Snow Festival to colorful flower beds in spring and summer.
Options
Sapporo 4 Hrs
Sapporo 4 Hrs
Sapporo 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Sapporo 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours
Sapporo 8 Hrs
Sapporo 8 Hrs
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mrs Shiunn is super...
Abdullah A,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mrs Shiunn is super friendly and considerate when it comes to making minor adjustments to the proposed itinerary
Sapporo City Tour with Shiunn Tei
Sam G,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Shiunn Tei is a great guide. She was on time, very personable, and spoke excellent English (and Japanese!). Shiunn accomodated our request to visit artisanal producers, we had a memorable experience at a traditional tea shop. The owner had a wide and deep knowledge of Japanese teas and importantly, showed us the how and why of brewing. The next step Shiunn shared the founding of Sapporo city and showed us sites (free!) you wouldn't normally find. We toured government buildings-sounds boring but it wasn't in her hands. There was a brief stop at a cafe decorated inside with dried flowers, very pretty and cozy. We then went to Maruyama park which contained a large, beautiful shrine. Shiunn pointed out a shop that made fresh pancakes with bean filling, a Japanese treat. It was a refreshing break! Next was the underground passage/shopping way that connects Sapporo Station, Odori Park, and Susukino. The walkways are a necessity in a city that receives ~16 feet of snow a year. It was an easy, and cooler way to walk with no street traffic. If you need retail therapy, this walk is for you! Loads of stores at the north end at Sapporo Station. Here is where we parted after 4 hours of touring, and we went on to enjoy a tempura and soba lunch. Thanks Shiunn, we had a memorable time.
Sapporo hidden gems
Stefan A,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great Tour with a great Guide! Leo was my perfect company for that late afternoon walk. He brought me to some amazing places and provided the best experience with a dinner in a home cooking restaurant.
We had an amazing time!
sethshockley2,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time exploring Sapporo with Shiunn. She was very patient with my elderly grandfather and we enjoyed her company and she felt like family. She was knowledgeable on the city and speaks fluent English and Japanese, so breezing through the city was refreshing!
Very Friendly guide but...
Alexia L,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00Very Friendly guide but nothing historical to see in Sapporo (not the guide’s fault). It was hard to fill the 4 hours, we had to spend time shopping in sweets shop with the guide
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