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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Hokkaido

31 tours  ·  from $31 a day out

We have reviewed 15 walking 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: The Indigenous Ainu People & Jozankei walking tour

Sapporo: The Indigenous Ainu People & Jozankei walking tour - The journey from Sapporo takes time, but it changes the rhythm

1.The Indigenous Ainu People & Jozankei walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 9h 30m · from $170Our top pick

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.

“Great experience that showcases a wealth of artifacts and information regarding Hokkaido’s indigenous people—the Ainu. Jozankei was stunning to behold in the wintertime and the onsen experience (there is a foot bath option as well) is soothing and truly immerses you like a local. Scott was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the local area. His personality and thoughtfulness made for a fantastic day to end my Japan trip on.”

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Sapporo Walking Tour

Sapporo Walking Tour - Starting at Sapporo Station

2.Sapporo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $58

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”

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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

3.Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour

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

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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Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour

Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour - Starting above Odori at Sapporo TV Tower

4.Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $37.23

Start at Sapporo TV Tower for city views, then walk through Odori Park, City Hall, the Clock Tower, Akarenga Terrace, and the Former Hokkaido Government Office. Guides Iku and Tom add history, food tips, and help with onward plans.

“We went to the meeting place 1 hour earlier from the call time but they did not inform us of the change of meeting place.. we messaged them but replied very very late. 😞. So sad. Though iku our tour guide is nice.”

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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

5.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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Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins

Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins - From Sapporo Station to the Red Brick Office

6.Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $63.20Highest rated

Walk central Sapporo in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide such as Seiko. Visit landmark buildings, sample Hokkaido sweets, enjoy TV Tower views, and finish near Tanukikoji.

“My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this walking tour in Sapporo, our guide Seiko was exceptional with great energy. She took us to several very interesting locations in the city, one of the stops was this tea shop, which was perfect for the cold weather, we recommend this tour for anyone visiting Sapporo for the first time.”

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Enjoy Foods and Drink! Walking Downtown of Sapporo with Ken-san.

Enjoy Foods and Drink! Walking Downtown of Sapporo with Ken-san. - Following the Sosei River through the city

7.Enjoy Foods and Drink! Walking Downtown of Sapporo with Ken-san.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $85.20

Join Ken-san for a two-hour walk through central Sapporo, including Nijo Market, Sosei River, Odori Park, Tanukikoji, and Susukino. Finish with Hokkaido food and Sapporo Beer at a local izakaya, in a group of no more than six.

“Ken was a great tour guide. I’d recommend this tour for his knowledge of the city & his friendliness! The izakaya that we went to at the end was fantastic — a truly local place.”

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Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru

Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru - One hour on Sakaimachi Street

8.Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $165.00

Spend about four hours walking Otaru with a nationally certified guide such as Hiro or Ken. Visit the canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Museum, LeTAO, a sake brewery, and Nitori Museum, with pickup available.

“Ken was a terrific guide. He had good ideas on what we might want to see and do but was also able to adjust the schedule based on our interests. We would surely recommend him.”

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Sapporo Morning Walking Tour

Sapporo Morning Walking Tour - The former Hokkaido Government Office during renovation

9.Sapporo Morning Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $56.90

Start near Sapporo Station at 9:30 am for a two-hour English guided walk through central Sapporo. Visit the renovated Government Office site, sample Kitakaro sweets, enter the Clock Tower and finish with TV Tower views and a snack bag.

“Unfortunately I was the only one on the tour but my tour guide did an amazing job showing me around!”

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2hours Drift ice walk guided tour in Shiretoko National Park

2hours Drift ice walk guided tour in Shiretoko National Park - Getting suited up for the ice

10.2hours Drift ice walk guided tour in Shiretoko National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $54.08

In Utoro, Shiretoko National Park, you’ll wear a warm, buoyant dry suit and walk across seasonal drift ice with a small group of up to eight. Guides frame the experience as a 360-degree look at the frozen sea, wildlife, sky, and water.

“really amazing experience, I will definitely recommend it to my friends. our guide is great, looking forward to the pictures.”

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Hakodate Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hakodate Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Four hours or six hours: choose with care

Otaru Private 4hr Walking Tour: Tailored for You

Otaru Private 4hr Walking Tour: Tailored for You - Starting at JR Otaru Station at 10:15 AM

12.Otaru Private 4hr Walking Tour: Tailored for You

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $100.69

Explore Otaru with an English-speaking local guide such as Jun Shirakata or Seiko. This private four-hour walk links Sankaku Market, the Temiya Line, Otaru Canal, and Sakaimachi Street, with time to shape the route around your interests.

“Most grateful with Mr.Jun Shirakata for a wonderful walking tour at Otaru; as well with as his companion, my apologies for not remembering her name, although we spent such a great time together, 😔. My husband, and some friends took tRead more”

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Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour

Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour - The Nikka sign and a famous Sapporo night image

13.Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $142.51

Start at Susukino Station at 9 p.m. with an English-speaking guide such as Okuyama Tomoyuki, then see Nikka Bar, Daruma Honten, Ramen Yokocho, the Norbesa Ferris wheel, and Asahiyama Kinen Park.

“My wife + I were in Tokyo-Kyoto+lastly Sapporo. Fantastic trip w/our adult married daughter + husband. After they took off,my wife + I hopped on a plane to Hokkaido. Sapporo night life was a surprising night. Our guide, Okuyama Tomoyuki ( Read more”

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1-Day Walking Tour in Sapporo: Historical Sights of Sapporo

1-Day Walking Tour in Sapporo: Historical Sights of Sapporo - The Sapporo Clock Tower and its unusual mechanism

Walk Around Hakodate’s Hidden Spots Guided by Local Residents

Walk Around Hakodate's Hidden Spots Guided by Local Residents - From a former Russian hospital to Hakodate’s churches

15.Walk Around Hakodate’s Hidden Spots Guided by Local Residents

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $47.43

Walk Hakodate’s Motomachi district with the owner of a beloved local Russian café. In two hours, you’ll see 19th-century buildings, quiet slopes, churches, and harbor-town landmarks, with an optional meal tied to local food culture.

“It was a very personable experience with an informative and friendly guide and an excellent lunch at a special little restaurant.”

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