HOKKAIDO · SAPPORO CITY TOURS
We have reviewed 11 Sapporo city tours, comparing itineraries, prices, and what each one delivers on the ground. The list below leads with the tours we would book first.
Head to Sapporo TV Tower’s third floor, exchange your emailed Gorilla QR voucher, and ride the elevator 90 meters up in 60 seconds. From the Tembo deck, you’ll see Odori Park, seasonal flowers, and major festivals below.
“Accès simple et rapide, même pendant le Yuki matsuri en février. Belle vue sur la ville”
Walk Sapporo with local H.I.S. guides such as Jessica or Hiro, visiting the Red Brick Office, Clock Tower, Odori Park, TV Tower, and more. The small group is capped at eight, with underground routes used when snow makes sidewalks unsafe.
“Jessica was absolutely delightful to spend time with. Nothing was a problem, informative and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Scott E for an 8.5-hour Sapporo outing that pairs two striking Buddhist sites with TV Tower views and sake at a Susukino stand bar.
“Although I was the only person on this tour, my guide Scott worked just as hard at making sure I had a fabulous time. In addition to the original itinerary that he crafted, which was fabulous (Buddha statue, sake tasting, et cetera), Scott furtheRead more”
Use your paper admission ticket during Sapporo TV Tower’s operating hours, then ride the elevator 90.38 metres to the observation deck. Look over Odori Park, the Ishikari countryside, and the Japan Sea at your own pace.
“Hi fellow international travellers. Well Sapporo has been very good to us in all sorts of ways including its people, excellent public transport, glorious food and its sights including towers and a Ropeway: this TV tower was a great addition, in that iRead more”
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.”
Walk through Hokkaido’s frontier past with an English-speaking private guide, meeting at Sapporo Station or the village. See original buildings, horse-drawn railways, settler huts, and learn how Ainu life and Meiji-era change shaped the island.
“Oyama san was so sweet and made sure my daughter and I had the best experience. Very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist!!”
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!”
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.
Spend about four hours with a local Sapporo Explorer, visiting the Clock Tower and Red Brick Office before exploring Odori Park’s seasonal festival. The private tour suits your group, with festival support, free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, and a mobile ticket.