HOKKAIDO · GUIDED

The 15 Best Guided Tours in Hokkaido

45 tours  ·  from $36 a day out

We have reviewed 15 guided 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.

Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide - Central Sapporo: the easiest route for first-time visitors

1.Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $155.22Our top pick

Meet a licensed English-speaking guide, such as Roy, Kumiko, Tom, or Kate, for a six-hour walking tour built around your interests. Choose three or four Sapporo sights, from Nijo Market and Odori Park to Mt. Moiwa and the Beer Museum.

“Nozomi san was a gracious host and showed us around her lovely Sapporo with such kind hospitality. We very much appreciated seeing the city from a local’s perspective, eating sushi at a restaurant that she recommended, and learning Read more”

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Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide - What you can realistically see in four hours

2.Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $122.20

Meet an English-speaking licensed guide at your Sapporo hotel and choose two or three sights for a private four-hour walking tour. Guides such as Roy, Kumiko, Teri, Tom, and Waka tailor the day to your interests.

“Very nice trip to have a global view of Sapporo. Our guide Ms TERY is very professional and friendly. We recommend this tour .”

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Sapporo: Private Customized Guided Tour

Sapporo: Private Customized Guided Tour - Okurayama Viewing Point and the ski-jump experience

3.Private Customized Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $119

See Sapporo your way with a private English or Japanese licensed guide. Choose 4 or 6 hours, request stops and food preferences, and use public transport or taxis as you visit sites such as Okurayama, Hokkaido Historical Village, Nijo Market, and the Sapporo Beer Museum.

“Nozomi was great, was very thoughtful and led us carefully through our chosen locations. Really enjoyed the experience, thank you!”

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Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide - Otaru Art Base: historic buildings with an art focus

4.Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $108.38

Meet a government-licensed English-speaking guide on foot in Otaru and shape a four-hour visit around two or three sites. Guides such as Kazuo Sumi, Roy Aoki, Kumiko, Teri, and Kenji have led walks covering canals, art, sake, food, and local history.

“Kazuo Sumi was such a great guide! He was very patient with our elderly parents and was great at explaining some of the beautiful art we saw. He was knowledgeable and an absolute joy to spend the day with. We highly recommend him!”

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Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Goryokaku, the star fort and the end of an era

5.Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $269.32

Build a six-hour Hakodate visit around three or four sites with a licensed English-speaking guide. Choose from Mount Hakodate, Goryokaku, Motomachi, the morning market, Onuma and the red-brick waterfront, with local history along the way.

“A great time with Heiji, and a light snow shower just made the scene even more memorable. We greatly enjoyed the Goryokaku Tower and the fort below, as well as the morning market and the former consulate's headquarters. He even sRead more”

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Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour

Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour - Meeting beneath Sapporo TV Tower at 10:00

6.Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $36Best value

Start beneath Sapporo TV Tower with a guide such as Tom or Iku, then walk 3.2 kilometers through central Sapporo. You’ll see the Clock Tower, city hall, Kita-1-Jou Dori, and Red Brick Government Building in a small group of up to eight.

“Tom was an excellent tour guide. Super friendly, knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of interesting information about the sights we visited around Sapporo. I highly recommend the walking tour. Thank you, Tom, for sharing the morning with us around beautiful Sapporo.”

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Otaru 6hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Otaru 6hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide - Otaru Art Base and the city’s old buildings

7.Otaru 6hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $153.50

Build a six-hour Otaru visit around three or four stops with a government-licensed English-speaking guide. Walk the canal, browse Sakaimachi Street, sample local culture, and add Mt. Tengu views if desired.

“Akiko researched a tour specifically for me, which was great! She adapted for the very cold weather and helped with ordering vegetarian food. All this made it a very pleasant and interesting day - thank you, Akiko!”

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Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide

Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide - Starting with seafood at Hakodate Morning Market

8.Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $407.20

Spend about eight hours with a National Licensed Guide such as Josh or Maria, visiting Hakodate’s market, Goryokaku, Mount Hakodate, and red brick warehouses. Public transport, major admissions, and a private itinerary are included.

“Our tour guide, Josh, was prompt, knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and showed us an amazing time in Hakodate. We experienced all the highlights, which was customized to our family as well as several restaurants. Overall, a perfect day.”

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Sapporo: Nightlife Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide

Sapporo: Nightlife Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide - First stop: one included drink and local snacks

9.Nightlife Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Walk from Sapporo TV Tower through Susukino and Tanuki-koji with an English-speaking guide such as Iku or Paul. Visit three bars, enjoy a first drink and snacks, then choose extra sake, wine, beer, or food to suit your taste.

“A fantastic and memorable night in Sapporo! Our guide Iko was truly amazing — very experienced, engaging, and full of positive energy. She made the whole evening super fun and interactive while sharing lots of local insights. We visited some great hidden food and bar spots with delicious dishes and drinks. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience authentic Sapporo nightlife with a knowledgeable and friendly guide!”

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Otaru: Private Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide

Otaru: Private Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide - Tasting Otaru at Sankaku Ichiba

10.Private Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $106

Spend 4 to 6 hours exploring Otaru with a nationally licensed English or Japanese speaking guide. Visit the canal, Sankaku Ichiba, Otaru Music Box Museum, and Kitaichi Glass, or shape the route around your interests.

“A lovely day spent with Katsuko showing us around Otaru.”

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Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Motomachi, where Hakodate faces the wider world

11.Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $221.52

Spend four hours with a multilingual, government-licensed guide such as Akira, Meji, or Fumiko, choosing 2 to 3 Hakodate sights. Expect a walking tour, with transport and entry fees paid separately.

“Our guide took us to Goryeski park and the tour. We got a really good overview of the city from the tower, and a great history of the area and the fort/magistrates offices. We then went to the Jolly jellyfish for lunch, and finally to the historic warehouse shopping area. Good tour.”

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Furano & Biei 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide

Furano & Biei 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide - Farm Tomita and Furano’s famous lavender fields

12.Furano & Biei 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $548.59

You get six hours in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and a choice of three or four Furano and Biei stops. The driver handles transport, but is not a licensed guide.

“Our Driver was absolutely amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend this tour- it provides a lot of time to see all the highlights of Furano!”

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Day Trip Kyoto from Tokyo with a Licensed Guide by Bullet Train

Day Trip Kyoto from Tokyo with a Licensed Guide by Bullet Train - The bullet train ride to Kyoto

13.Day Trip Kyoto from Tokyo with a Licensed Guide by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $915.00

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto by bullet train with a private nationally licensed guide. Visit Kinkaku-ji, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi Inari, with hotel pickup and transport included.

“Excellent trip to Kyoto. We were greeted by a nice Japanese tour leader at our New Otani hotel lobby, Yutaka. He was so polite and kind and led us to the train station after outlining our plan for the day. Yutaka navigated us through the JapaneRead more”

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(GROUP PRICE)Private Hokkaido Guided Day Tour with Transportation

(GROUP PRICE)Private Hokkaido Guided Day Tour with Transportation - Motomachi and Suehirocho, Hakodate’s oldest-feeling streets

14.(GROUP PRICE)Private Hokkaido Guided Day Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $456.07

Build your Hakodate day around your interests with a private vehicle for up to five people. Guides Keiko and Masaki have handled cruise-port pickups, local sights, history, photography, and shopping in English.

“Masaki-san was simply exceptional! He picked us up directly from the port, where we were cruising with Royal Caribbean, and offered us an amazing day in Hakodate. The tour was perfectly organized, and Masaki knew how to adapRead moreAuto-translated”

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Private Car Tour of Furano and Biei in Hokkaido with Local Guide

Private Car Tour of Furano and Biei in Hokkaido with Local Guide - Shikisai no Oka: wide views across Biei

15.Private Car Tour of Furano and Biei in Hokkaido with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,311.60

Spend 10.5 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, the alpaca farm, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls. Mari and Kyoko are among the guides named in past bookings. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while lunch and some small fees are extra.

“The company was highly organized and communicated well. Mari San & Driver were punctual, professional and answered all our questions. We had a wonderful day, long and hot, but wonderful none the less. Just to provide and FYI - be sure to have cash for highway Read more”

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