HOKKAIDO · CITY TOURS
We have reviewed 9 city tours in hokkaido, comparing itineraries, prices, and what each one delivers on the ground. The list below leads with the tours we would book first.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Sapporo Station for an 8.5-hour Otaru tour. Walk the canal, make optional glassware, hear an Aeolian organ, see the Steam Clock, and enjoy a brewery drink.
“great day out with Scott. great tour and great worldly discussions.recommended!! port very pretty place and very historical.”
Travel from Sapporo to Otaru with an English-speaking guide, visit the canal, Kitaichi Glass, Music Box Museum, and Steam Clock, then enjoy a beer or nonalcoholic drink at Otaru Beer.
“Had a wonderful time experiencing Otaru with our guide Scott. He shared a ton of information about the local culture and history of the town as we wandered the streets. A beautiful, relaxing place to visit as our trip wound down.”
Meet an English-speaking Sapporo Tourism Ambassador at Sapporo Station for a private 3 to 7-hour city tour in a high-end vehicle. Visit four major sights, learn local stories, and add beer or chocolate experiences.
“Our driver was informative, helpful and flexible with our schedule. No regret with him guiding us to our Sapporo experience”
Spend four hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Sapporo’s Clock Tower, Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine, Sapporo Beer Museum, and Mount Moiwa. The private, customizable format lets you set the pace, though transport and entry fees cost extra.
You get a private car, professional driver, hotel pickup, and up to 10 hours to shape your Sapporo day. Choose stops such as Shiroi Koibito Park, Nijo Market, Hokkaido Jingu, and Odori Park, but arrange custom plans in advance.
Travel from Niseko Station to Sapporo with English-speaking guide Tomoyuki, a Sapporo Tourism Ambassador. Visit the Clock Tower, Odori Park, Nijo Market, Sapporo Beer Museum, and Susukino in a private vehicle.
“Tomoyuki was a very pleasant and accommodating driver and tour guide. He made our trip much more interesting by showing us points of interest and keeping things on schedule. He was also flexible when we decided to visit another place of interest. We enjoyed his company and highly recommend him to future travelers. A+”
Meet at Sapporo-Okadama Airport for a private 10-minute night flight over Sapporo. Your group of up to five shares the helicopter, with live commentary, large windows, a temperature-controlled cabin, and no city transfers included.
You get a private taxi-style ride from an eligible Sapporo hotel or apartment to New Chitose Airport. Cherry Tomato schedules pickup around your flight, handles luggage, and offers 24/7 emergency assistance, though English is not guaranteed.
Spend about 10 hours touring Sapporo’s cherry blossom spots in a private vehicle for up to five people. Your driver adjusts the route to bloom conditions, with hotel pickup, parking, fuel, tolls, and water included.