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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Probably best known for its eponymous beer, Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island—has maintained the youthful and open atmosphere of the 1972 Olympic Winter Games, drawing international visitors for its annual Snow Festival and its world-famous ramen. Those seeking out the full diversity of Japanese cuisine will want to visit: a city with a ramen-inspired theme park is one that embraces and pampers foodies.
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1. Furano and Biei One-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle from Sapporo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a great way to see the Hokkaido rural landscapes of Biei and Furano. Hokkaido is a large area which makes hard to cover.This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one. Please note: This seasonal tour runs annually between June and August. The dates are subject to change.
Inclusions: Driver, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide (if option selected)
Exclusions: Tour guide, Admission fees, including for guide if that option is selected., Food and drinks
Reviewed By Glenn B
We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour
2. Otaru Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This is not only sightseeing but also a great chance to talk with a local for a better understanding of Hokkaido, Otaru and locals. This 8-hour tour features friendly English speaking licensed guides who have knowledge of history and culture, and also are pleased to answer your questions about the local's life and topics. No rush, comfortable and flexible with your requests. On this tour, you will visit the landmarks and a local sake brewery with the background stories. For sake lovers, a special sake tour is also available. A licensed brewer who is making sake at Tanaka Sake Brewery will let you go in the brewery room and explain how to make. He also gives you an opportunity of tasting several kinds of Sake chosen by the brewer. If you are a whiskey lover, Nikka Whisky Yoichi distillery is a must to visit. It will be included instead of Sankaku Market and Tanaka Sake Brewery. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. You can pay just for what you have, where you visit.
Inclusions: English speaking licensed guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Sake tasting
Exclusions: [Guide only] Transportation for you and guide: Train 1500 yen per person + about 3000 yen per taxi, [w/ Vehicle] Highway fee 2480-2740 yen and Parking fee about 1500-2000 yen , Lunch, Entrance fees, [Option / Guide only] Transportation to Nikka for you and guide: @860 yen *Please apply in advance, [Option] Otaru pickup and drop-off: 2500 yen per group *Please apply in advance
Reviewed By luzonersseetheworld
We spent a most amazing 10 days in Hokkaido thanks to Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel. The attention to details and our preferences were much appreciated. Our travel consultant Eriko Kakudate san took the extra mile by personally meeting with us prior to the trip. Our preferences and interests as well as our budget and the length of our stay were taken into consideration to carefully plan a trip that was unique, fulfilling and enjoyable. We enjoyed the suggested destinations largely because they weren't the usual tourist traps. We had private lessons in glass blowing, soba making and Japanese sweets. We enjoyed our interaction with the locals and the exposure to the culture. We did not feel rushed at all in our itinerary and had time to spend in places where we wanted to stay longer. Eriko san was very thorough and communicated with us as needed specially when we had to reschedule our trip. We appreciate her work and dedication. We are thankful that she took the time to meet us upon arrival and again on two other occasions to ask how we were and even share a meal. She is an asset to HTIT. Our personal driver Shuji Takeuchi san was likewise excellent. He was very professional and recommended good places to eat in and experiences to try (like the onsen and eating local food). He made sure we were comfortable with the vehicle we used and offered even free use of his wifi and AC to charge our phones. He even volunteered to take our photos. We appreciate that he was mindful that one of us had physical limitations. He assisted us each time we checked in our hotels and helped us with room preferences. Our trip was made memorable largely because of HTIT. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our thanks to HTIT, Eriko san, Shu san and all the wonderful people we met. We shall return.
3. Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Waterfall Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the flower towns Furano and Biei and having lunch at a local restaurant. You depart in the early morning to avoid a traffic jam as much as possible. This tour starts and ends at the hotel you're staying at. This 11-hour tour features; a friendly, licensed and local guide, comfortable transportation by a professional driver. There is no need to follow or wait for others and you can spend your time just for you. This tour features visits to Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, Blue Pond and other beautiful viewpoints for taking photos. No rush, comfortable and flexible with your request. There is a stop for lunch, but lunch is at the customer's expense. The lavender season is July but you still can enjoy other flowers and the beautiful scenery of hills from June to September.
Inclusions: English speaking licensed guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private coach, Local taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fee: about 1000 yen p.p., Highway fee: about 5580-6470 yen, Parking fee: about 1000-2000 yen, Lunch, [Option] Otaru pickup and drop-off: 2500 yen per car *Please apply in advance
Reviewed By luzonersseetheworld
We spent a most amazing 10 days in Hokkaido thanks to Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel. The attention to details and our preferences were much appreciated. Our travel consultant Eriko Kakudate san took the extra mile by personally meeting with us prior to the trip. Our preferences and interests as well as our budget and the length of our stay were taken into consideration to carefully plan a trip that was unique, fulfilling and enjoyable. We enjoyed the suggested destinations largely because they weren't the usual tourist traps. We had private lessons in glass blowing, soba making and Japanese sweets. We enjoyed our interaction with the locals and the exposure to the culture. We did not feel rushed at all in our itinerary and had time to spend in places where we wanted to stay longer. Eriko san was very thorough and communicated with us as needed specially when we had to reschedule our trip. We appreciate her work and dedication. We are thankful that she took the time to meet us upon arrival and again on two other occasions to ask how we were and even share a meal. She is an asset to HTIT. Our personal driver Shuji Takeuchi san was likewise excellent. He was very professional and recommended good places to eat in and experiences to try (like the onsen and eating local food). He made sure we were comfortable with the vehicle we used and offered even free use of his wifi and AC to charge our phones. He even volunteered to take our photos. We appreciate that he was mindful that one of us had physical limitations. He assisted us each time we checked in our hotels and helped us with room preferences. Our trip was made memorable largely because of HTIT. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our thanks to HTIT, Eriko san, Shu san and all the wonderful people we met. We shall return.
4. Sapporo Private Half-Day Tour with Local Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Pick this 4-hour to have an English speaking private guide not only for sightseeing but also for the opportunity of chatting with a local. Our friendly licensed tour guides welcome you like a friend and answer your questions about foods, transportation, local's life and or so. Tour starts at the accommodation you will be staying and ends at the please you requested. Itinerary can be flexible so please talk with your guide where to go. Entrance fees and lunch are paid by you on the day just for where you visit, what you order. Start your Sapporo stay in the best way by this tour.
Inclusions: English or Mandarin speaking licensed guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Transportation for you and guide, Lunch
Reviewed By luzonersseetheworld
We spent a most amazing 10 days in Hokkaido thanks to Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel. The attention to details and our preferences were much appreciated. Our travel consultant Eriko Kakudate san took the extra mile by personally meeting with us prior to the trip. Our preferences and interests as well as our budget and the length of our stay were taken into consideration to carefully plan a trip that was unique, fulfilling and enjoyable. We enjoyed the suggested destinations largely because they weren't the usual tourist traps. We had private lessons in glass blowing, soba making and Japanese sweets. We enjoyed our interaction with the locals and the exposure to the culture. We did not feel rushed at all in our itinerary and had time to spend in places where we wanted to stay longer. Eriko san was very thorough and communicated with us as needed specially when we had to reschedule our trip. We appreciate her work and dedication. We are thankful that she took the time to meet us upon arrival and again on two other occasions to ask how we were and even share a meal. She is an asset to HTIT. Our personal driver Shuji Takeuchi san was likewise excellent. He was very professional and recommended good places to eat in and experiences to try (like the onsen and eating local food). He made sure we were comfortable with the vehicle we used and offered even free use of his wifi and AC to charge our phones. He even volunteered to take our photos. We appreciate that he was mindful that one of us had physical limitations. He assisted us each time we checked in our hotels and helped us with room preferences. Our trip was made memorable largely because of HTIT. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our thanks to HTIT, Eriko san, Shu san and all the wonderful people we met. We shall return.
5. Osaka Private Tour: From Historic Tenma To Dōtonbori’s Pop Culture - 8 Hours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Spend the day with one of our hosts to discover the true nature of Osaka - head’s up, it’s got a wild sense of humor and is obsessed with food. Explorer (not tourist) is what we’re aiming for here, and in that spirit, you could explore neighborhoods like the fashionable Shinsaibashi or crazy Dotonbori and maybe you’ll discover hidden gems like the smaller shrines and historic streets. Grab a quick bite to eat and see why Osaka is known as the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’ before continuing your adventure through the neon streets of this enigmatic port city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities
Reviewed By Renaiika
Our guide Haruhi was very nice and told us a lot about specific characterics from Osaka. We tried Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and Kushikatsu which was all very tasty. She also showed us some secret passages in Osaka and gave us tips where we could spend time Osaka on our next days. The only thing that I was missing was to try out some other foods that are maybe not too known too. But in overall we had a lot of fun!
6. Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Hell Valley Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private 10-hour tour conducted by professional licensed local English-speaking tour guide to incredible attractions in Lake Toya and Noboribetsu: • Local English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 5 persons • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Travel around on a licensed sightseeing taxi - the remaining cost of the sightseeing taxi of 43,000 JPY per group shall be paid to the driver in cash. As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Admission Tickets, Food and drinks, Licensed sightseeing taxi available upon request at 43,000JPY
Reviewed By emilyb889
A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.
7. Sapporo Custom Private Tours By Locals, See the City Unscripted
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On a personalised and private experience, discover the real Sapporo with a Local Host, exploring the city on an itinerary totally customised to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to get off the beaten path and discover some quirky local neighbourhoods or tick the famous sights and landmarks off your bucket list, your Local Host will introduce you to the very best of their city. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals for a totally authentic touch. You'll experience Sapporo just as if you were visiting an old friend who lived there, so ditch the guidebook and live like a local for the day!
Inclusions: 100% Private and personalised experience, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with a Local Host - Pick your preferred duration when booking! , Authentic local insider knowledge, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities
Reviewed By akeiw12
Some friends and I were in Hokkaido over New Years and we wanted to do something fun and special while we were in Sapporo. Since we were only in Sapporo for a few days, I thought this tour would be a great way for us to see the city and find some good places to eat and drink. Our host, Asuka, was great! She emailed me well ahead of our trip with a rough plan for our tour, and with some input from me, she put together a great itinerary for us. She took us to a stand-up sake bar, and then to a small izakaya where we got to taste several different types of sake and had a great dinner with lots of local dishes (the dinner was extra), and then we ended at a parfait cafe where we had very elaborate and decadent desserts. All of the places that Asuka chose for us were very representative of, and unique to, the Japanese culture, and she walked us through the main shopping districts and gave us a good understanding of the layout of the city. Asuka was also such a good sport, answering all of the questions we had for her, about herself and Japanese culture in general. Also, I should mention that we had 10 people in our group, so it was so great that Asuka was able and willing to take us around the city and find places big enough for all of us, especially when most places were closed for the holiday. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants a personal guide to show them around the city and lead them to some great spots. And I would highly recommend Asuka as a great guide!
8. Furano and Biei Taxi Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private 10-hour tour conducted by professional licensed local sightseeing taxi to incredible attractions in Furano and Biei: • Accommodates up to 5 persons; • 10-hours tour; • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour; and • Travel around on a licensed sightseeing taxi (the remaining cost of the sightseeing taxi of 40,000 JPY + highway fees per group shall be paid to the driver in cash) As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.
Inclusions: Deposit for:, Professional licensed driver, Private transport (Toyota Crown/ Toyota Alphard), Private tour
Exclusions: The remaining cost of 40,000 JPY + highway fees shall be paid to the driver in cash after the tour, Food and drinks, Highway Fees
Reviewed By emilyb889
A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.
9. Sapporo Night Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
One evening, two night views – come along on this tour for a mesmerizing view of Sapporo’s sparkling city lights. First, we are heading up to Mt. Moiwa for a vast look over the beautiful Sapporo nightscape. Next, we will take in the view over Odori park from the top of the famous TV Tower. Finally, we’ll sit down for some drinks and dinner for some relaxed conversation to enjoy the rest of the evening.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, Driver/guide, Dinner
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By vicentejoseb966
We were only the 2 of us (due to Covid limited trip bokings) so we felt really personal and intimate. Beautiful scenery around Yoichi & Shakotan Blue enhanced by the explanations of the guide. The guide (Yama-san) has a very good English understanding so the communication was easy. It was very nice from him of taking pictures of us on the different locations. Being an all day tour, we had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy all there was to see and do (the guide adapted very well to our more "adventurer" personal expectations). Overall, a really nice and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
10. Lake Shikotsu & Lake Toya National Park Private Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a full day trip to Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya from Sapporo. Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya are a part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park and a picturesque crater lake with famous hot spring resort. First, we'll drive to Lake Shikotsu, and visit visitor center to learn about the National Park. After the short hike along the lake shore, we'll take a short walk at Bifue Kyoboku-no mori ( Virgin forest in Bifue) W'll then visit Lake Toya, famous caldera lake. After having a lunch at the local restaurant, we'll take a cable car to go up Mt.Usu to see a crater. If you are interested in the optional tours such as canoeing, fruits picking, and hiking, please ask us!
Inclusions: English speaking local guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Private transportation in 4WD vehicle, Participation and entry fees for activities listed in the itinerary
Exclusions: Meals
Reviewed By GlenS728
My 20 year old son and I have just returned from our fun day out with Sumi. She picked us at the hotel and dropped us off at the end. She is a “local” speaks great English and has almost all the answers ! We parked up in the road rest area got kitted up, and hiked off into the woods. The snow was deep and fun to mess around in. Little sign of other people which was nice. After a hot tea and sweets we hiked back. Sadly we saw no animal life except rabbit tracks. I suggest that you do this trip BEFORE going skiing/ snowboarding as a great intro to the hills/trees/snow etc. DO NOT MISS the Onsen. A truly classic wonderful relaxing and strangely “normal” experience. Thanks Sumi
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