Tours and Trips in Sapporo

Spend a full day sightseeing in Sapporo and Otaru without having to worry about finding your own transportation. Your English-speaking guide will take you to the must-see attractions in these towns, including several food and drink-related stops. As this is a private tour, it's entirely flexible and customizable, to suit your interests.

Cover the highlights of Sapporo during this flexible insider's tour through the city. Forget pre-planned itineraries and enjoy a customizable, on-the-fly schedule with personal recommendations from your own private guide. Take in top sights, from the bustling seafood market to the lush downtown park, while listening to the history and culture of Hokkaido. Hotel pickup is available, and you can travel like a local by taxi, subway, or on foot.

Explore Sapporo at your own pace and visit only places of your own interest on this private guided walking tour. Visit must-see sites as well as off-the-beaten-track spots as you customize your tour according to your preferences. Savor Hokkaido's excellent seafood for lunch at the central wholesale market, a place loved by locals by missed by most visitors.

Explore Nopporo Forest Park by mountain bike and enjoy round-trip transport from Sapporo, too. The easy-paced 1.5-hour ride follows a flat, 6-mile (10-km) route through the forests of the park and takes in sights of the flora and fauna for which Nopporo is famed. Look for deer peeking between trees as you pedal, and enjoy attentive commentary from a guide as you go. Numbers are limited to just 10 for a small-group experience, and the tour runs on a seasonal basis from April to October.

On this private day tour of Sapporo, Muslim travelers can feel confident knowing that their specific needs are being taken into consideration. Your private guide will take you to family-friendly places, attractions with dedicated prayer rooms, and dining spots that meet Muslim dietary requirements. See the highlights of Sapporo while observing your faith.

Explore Sapporo at your own pace and customize your itinerary to your own preferences on this full-day private guided tour. After getting picked up from your hotel, embark on a walking tour of downtown area and visit TV Tower, Odori Park, and the former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Stop for lunch (own expense) at the Central Wholesale Market, famed for its seafood, then visit Hokkaido Shrine in Maruyama Park.

Experience Sapporo on your own terms thanks to this 8-hour, customizable, private tour with a chartered vehicle. Design a day in Sapporo to fit your interests and schedule, choosing from among iconic attractions like the Sapporo Beer Museum, Hitsujigaoka Observatory Hill, the chocolate-themed Shiroi Koibito Park and much more. Design a trip that’s right for you, plus an included driver, private limo, van or bus and round-trip pick-up from central Sapporo. An optional guided tour is also available.

Discover the scenic environs of Lake Shikotsu by mountain bike during this small-group, 9-hour trip, limited to just 10 participants. Take in breathtaking views of the nearby peaks as you pedal your bike on a moderate 5-hour ride covering 28 miles (45km) along the Chitose River and the beautiful caldera lake, where you can purchase lunch at your own expense at a lakeside restaurant. Your mountain biking adventure also includes a local guide, mountain bike, helmet and gloves, and round-trip transport from select locations in Sapporo or New Chitose Airport.Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

Enjoy amazing winter festivals which will be held all over Hokkaido. Start with the Sapporo Snow Festival which is the biggest winter festival in Japan.You will be impressed by over 200 giant snow sculptures lined up in the Odori park.They are created by professionals and amateur artists. Sounkyo Ice Waterfalls Festivals comes next. After sunset, you will find yourself in the magical ice wonderland. Sounkyo is also famous for natural hot springs. Enjoy soaking your body in spas to get warm after the festival. In Asahikawa, you will visit a sake brewery to see how it is made and taste some samples. After a few sips, enjoy the ice sculpture competitions. You may witness how they make such detailed carvings while you are wandering the city. Otaru is famous for its canal and glass-works. Go out to see the Snow Light Paths at night. The locals decorate the streets with many handmade ice candles.Before ending the trip, you will visit Sapporo beer factory and Mt. Okura observation in Sapporo.

Cycle the forest paths near Sapporo on a mountain hike, then relax with a soak in a Japanese onsen (hot spring) and lunch during this 5-hour, small-group excursion that's perfect for beginners. Take a 1.5-hour ride to the town of Jozankei, a city known for its hot springs, for a snack and a soak in the mineral baths of Hoheikyo Onsen, before finishing with a typical local lunch of Japanese curry. Your small-group trip, limited to just 10 participants, also includes a guide, roundtrip transportation from your hotel, entrance fees and mountain biking equipment for rent.Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.