This page collects the 12 lunch experiences in hokkaido we rate highest, with a full review behind every entry. The quick picks below answer the usual question: which one should I book.
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $71.16Our top pick
Join guide Jun or Hiro for a small-group ride near Jozankei, mostly on paved roads with river and canyon views. After about 10 kilometers of cycling, soak at Hoheikyo Onsen and eat curry with naan. Pickup, equipment, lunch, and admission are included.
“Love the weather and the local Onsen experience. Jun picked us up in the hotel at 9AM and we hopped into his van to the mountain area for around 45 minutes. When we reached, he assembled the bikes and we got to try them first to fit. We got to bike in the woods around 10 minutes, the rest is in the side of the road. It's quite an experience. Then he would take us to a local snack place to taste the red bean Japanese snack and cold drinks. The Onsen was wonderful as it had an outdoor onset with beautiful natural view. The curry lunch we had was…”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61Best value
Spend 150 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or Iku, tracing Sapporo’s early story from the Clock Tower to Nijo Market. You’ll visit the TV Tower, walk beside the Sosei River, see Hokkaido Jingu Tongu, and finish with a seafood lunch.
“It was lovely to have Iku as our guide for a couple of hours! She is very patient, absolutely loves Sapporo and it does show - we followed one of her ramen recommendations and that bowl will leave rent-free in my head for a while... :)”
Travel from Sapporo in a small group of up to nine with driver-guide GEM or Headlay Lee-GEM. See Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Furano flowers, alpacas and enjoy a buffet lunch with optional Yubari melon.
“Our driver was great — gave us all the info in clear English, then let us explore freely. The flower sea in Furano was stunning! Had a tasty buffet lunch with super sweet Hokkaido melon. Highly recommend this tour! 👍”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $63.20Highest rated
Start at Sapporo Clock Tower at 10 a.m. and walk through Odori Park, City Hall, Sosei Bridge, and Hokkaido Jingu Tonguu before lunch at Nijo Market. Your English or Japanese guide may be Tom, Tomoaki, Okie, or IKU. Expect a small group of up to eight.
“Okie and her trainee gave us a great tour of Sapporo . The snow fell steadyi but we were dressed for it. Definitely need to dress in insulated gear, hat, sturdy snow shoes since the roads are slippery. Umbrella is handy. Everything was a short wRead more”
Ride from Sapporo into Hokkaido’s flower country, stopping at Roller Coaster Road, Blue Pond, Herb Garden Furano, Shikisai-no-Oka, and Farm Tomita. Expect a long day, optional buffet lunch, scenic drives, and guides such as Hannah.
“It was our first time in Hokkaido. So we decided to take sightseeing bus tour which lasted about 10 hours. I’m glad that we were able to see some main attractions, but the whole experience wasn’t satisfying. The mini van was old and uncoRead more”
Meet at Bibai Station, ride a shuttle to Bibai Snowland, and enjoy snow rafting, a mini snowmobile, tubing, bubble ball, fat bikes, and a 2 km snowmobile tour. Lunch is a warming seafood hot pot. The maximum group size is four.
“My wife and I visited with five friends and their children. Because we used the tour, it was about two hours long, but we enjoyed playing in the free trial area where snow tubing, bubble balls and fat bikes were available. The paid area allows yoRead moreAuto-translated”
Meet traditional Japanese geisha in a private Sapporo setting, enjoy a seasonal Hokkaido lunch, watch dance and music, and learn ozashiki-asobi games. The 4.5-hour experience begins and ends at Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo. Drinks cost extra.
“Entire experience was FANTASTIC!!! I know it is expensive, but worth every penny... truly a once in a lifetime experience!!!”
Travel from central Sapporo in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Biei and Furano. See the Blue Pond, underground waterfall, flower fields, Roller Coaster Road, lunch, and Ningle Terrace, with pickup available.
“This is not a “tour”, this is transportation to various sights. the no discussion other than how long you have at each sight. I was hoping for at least some insights and local knowledge….this is not that kind of tour.”
Start in Sapporo with a full-day coach tour to Biei and Furano. See the Blue Pond, Roller Coaster Road, seasonal flower fields, and Ningle Terrace. The guide, including Rita on some departures, keeps the day moving.
“A day full of unique adventures. The Blue Pond was a one-of-a-kind experience. And the flower farm was incredibly beautiful. Rita was an excellent tour guide and provided care to all travelers, while keeping us on schedule.”
Start from central Sapporo at 8:00 am for beginner-friendly smelt fishing, winter clothing and rod rentals, and a shared Jingisukan lunch in a small hut. Finish with shopping at Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town before returning to Sapporo Station.
“We sat together in a small hut fishing. Then we grilled the fish and ate it together. Everyone gathered around the fireplace, chatting and singing. It was a wonderful experience; you definitely have to come here in winter.”
Leave Sapporo at 8:00 am for a small-group day trip to Biei and Furano. You’ll see the Blue Pond, ride along Roller Coaster Road, visit flower fields and Forest Fairy Terrace, and enjoy a Hokkaido buffet lunch, with melon or ice cream on selected options.
Spend about eight hours on a private road trip from Sapporo to the Shakotan Peninsula. You’ll enjoy a reserved lunch of local seafood and mountain dishes, try crab fishing by the shore, walk to Cape Kamui, and stop for shopping and ice cream.
