Spend about two hours at Sapporo’s first sumo show restaurant. Retired rikishi explain sumo, demonstrate morning exercises and winning techniques, compete in a best-of-three match, and invite a few people into the ring. Food, one drink, souvenirs, and a framed…
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Travel from Sapporo with a private driver to Nakayama Pass, Silo Observatory, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu, and Noboribetsu Jigokudani. Drivers such as Yuki, Kate, and Masaru are praised for safe driving, helpful food advice, and flexible extra stops.
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…
Meet chef Shiori at Sumikawa Station and cook in her private Sapporo home. In about three hours, you will prepare Japanese dishes such as sushi and somen, enjoy a home-cooked meal, and learn techniques to use at home.
Travel from Sapporo by air-conditioned bus to Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, and Otaru. English, Japanese, and Chinese guides, including guides such as Rii, Shirley, and XiXi, lead this full 10-hour outing.
Meet Chris at Makomanai Station for a five-hour snowshoe trek near Sapporo. Gear, poles, gaiters, lunch, transport, and Koganeyu Onsen admission are included. Expect forest trails, deep powder, mountain views, and a flexible pace for beginners.
Spend 6 to 8 hours skiing or snowboarding near Sapporo with private guide Tomo, choosing Sapporo Kokusai or Bankei. Ski tickets, transport, and a Hoheikyo Onsen visit are included. Rentals, clothing, gloves, and optional dinner cost extra.
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,…
Meet Kanae at Maruyama Koen Station for a market visit, fresh ingredient shopping, and 1 to 1.5 hours of cooking in her Sapporo home. Enjoy the meal with one or two local alcoholic drinks, with vegetarian and vegan options available…
At a small Sapporo soba shop, Taku and Mai guide you through kneading, rolling, cutting, and eating fresh noodles, followed by Yezo deer shabu-shabu. The one-hour class suits first-timers and includes a traditional Japanese meal.
Travel from Sapporo with a multilingual guide such as Jay or Sophia to Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Otaru. Expect a packed 9 to 10-hour day, free exploration, a small bus, and extra fees for the bear ranch.
Travel from Sapporo by heated bus with a guide such as Hong or Sunny, then see penguins at Asahiyama Zoo, snowy Furano sights, and Shikisai-no-oka. Snowmobiles cost extra, and the schedule changes with weather and traffic.
Meet your guide at Sapporo Station for a bus ride to Otaru Asarigawa Ski Resort. Choose coached skiing or freestyle, use included gear and lift pass, then enjoy four hours on the snow before returning in the early evening.
Meet guide Scott at Sapporo Station for an eight-hour outing to Sapporo Pirka Kotan, where you can handle Ainu crafts and see traditional houses, then visit Jozankei and enjoy a two-hour bath at Hotel Shika no Yu.
Join English-speaking guide Scott for a full day from Sapporo Station to the Ainu Cultural Center and Jozankei. Expect hands-on Ainu crafts, shrine and park walks, a suspension bridge, footbath, and a two-hour onsen visit.