This page collects the 4 museums tours 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.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $180.58Our top pick
Spend eight hours with guide Scott visiting Hokkaido’s 54-hectare Historical Village and Sapporo Beer Museum. See Meiji and Taisho-era buildings, follow Sapporo’s brewing story, and enjoy included beer tasting.
“The trip to the village, museum, and Sapporo beer museum is a great trip to see Hokkaido's history as it moved through the industrial revolution and into the modern era. If the time period interests you, book this tour.”
Meet guide Scott at Sapporo Station for a full-day visit to the Historical Village of Hokkaido, Hokkaido Museum, and Sapporo Beer Museum, ending with a three-beer tasting.
“This tour is amazing! Very educative and it really gets you into the old Hokkaido vibes. Also Scott is a great guide. We liked the museum the most, it is super interesting, and lastly the beer tasting is great. I really recommend this tour if you want to do something different at Sapporo!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1 reviews · from $161.17Best value
Spend about three hours at Upopoy, Hokkaido’s National Ainu Museum and Park. Your private guide explains Ainu customs, language, music, and modern cultural revival, with hands-on instruments and live song and dance.
“You can learn about Ainu history. You can know everything. Admission free from 1/11/2025 to 3/11/2025. Parking is 500 yen. Warm clothing is required as you walk outside.Auto-translated”
Spend about seven hours with a national licensed guide, traveling from Otaru to the Sapporo Beer Museum before exploring Otaru Canal and nearby historic sights. Beer, architecture, shopping, and local food all fit into one private day.
“Sapporo Beer Museum, free admission, explanation in Japanese and English”
