One Day Highlights Tour of Sapporo
Description
Explore the vibrant culture and unique flavors of Sapporo on this full-day guided tour. From bustling local markets to sweet delights and snowy Olympic heights, this itinerary captures the essence of Hokkaido’s capital. Perfect for food lovers, history fans, and anyone eager to see a dynamic side of Japan beyond Tokyo. ・Stroll through Nijo Market, Sapporo’s beloved seafood hub, and sample local seasonal specialties ・Visit Shiroi Koibito Park for a sweet factory tour and indulge in Hokkaido’s most famous chocolate treat ・Take in panoramic views from the Okurayama Ski Jump, a legacy of the 1972 Winter Olympics
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Itinerary
After leaving your accommodation, you will first visit the famous Nijo Market. This market is popularly known as the kitchen of Sapporo, with the best of seasonal seafood, fruits, and other specialties on display as you walk around.
After Nijo market, you’ll ride the subway to the “White Lovers” (known in Japanese as “Shiroi Koibito”) Park. In this theme park, you will find an overflowing of candy charm, plus factory tours and of course the "white lover" confection itself, an institution in Hokkaido. You’ll not only enjoy a candy making experience, but also a learning one, specifically about the history of the brand and company, including a display of valuable antique cups. It goes without saying that there will be lots of chances to enjoy the chocolate, be it white, brown, or black.
After lunch, by subway and bus we will visit Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. Okurayama is well known as the ski jump venue during the 1972 Olympic Winter Games in Sapporo, but even now many international ski jumping competitions are held. Ride the lift to the 307m summit and admire the city of Sapporo and the Ishikari Plain spreading out before you. During winter, you can enjoy a particularly superb view, with the pure white snow dazzling the scene around you. Beneath the 307m summit’s observatory is the starting line for the ski jump. Here you can realistically experience the jumper’s feeling before they make their run. After enjoying the ski jump stadium, the tour will end with a return to your accommodations. With our local guide leading the way, enjoy Sapporo to your heart's content during this splendid one day tour.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel's lobby.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 1,000 yen per person, per half hour, payable in cash
Reviews(45)
Amazing time with our guide who was very informational about the city and everything we went to! She was very involved with making sure we were comfortable every step of the way as well.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Sapporo and felt well taken care of throughout the day. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Japan! Best regards, Kyoko
Thank you Chieko for showing some of the highlights trip tour in Sapporo Japan .You made us feel welcome and comfortable and very passionate about sharing the beauty and history of Sapporo. You carefully planned our trip to Tanokikoji shopping street, Nijo Market, odori park , Sapporo Tv tower, Sapporo clock tower, Shiroi koibito Park, amd the Okirayama Ski Jump Stadium. We appreciated how you patiently took beautiful photos throughout the tours and answered all our questions with kindness and enthusiasm. Thank you Chieko for giving us a good memories of Sapporo tha we will cherish forever and we highly recommend to our friends visiting Sapporo Japan . We hope to see you again on our next visit to Japan. Tony & Jo Yarra
Dear Tony & Jo Yarra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your full-day tour of Sapporo and that Chieko made the experience so welcoming, comfortable, and memorable. We truly appreciate your warm recommendation and hope to see you again on your next visit to Japan! Best regards, Kyoko
This was a fabulous day tour filled with some great local highlights lead by the knowledgeable Akiko who was professional, thoughtful, considerate and had so much to tell us about Sapporo. We went to the fish markets, chocolate factory, Olympic Ski Fields and also the TV Tower. We walked, took trains and buses and had a really fabulous day. The ramen stop for lunch was another highlight and all together made for a wonderful day. If you book this tour see if Akiko can be your guide, she was brilliant.
Dear Reinor, Thank you very much for joining our Sapporo Highlights Tour and for sharing your review! It’s wonderful to hear that Akiko’s knowledge, professionalism, and thoughtful care helped you enjoy so many of Sapporo’s local highlights — from the fish market and chocolate factory to the ski jump and TV Tower — along with a memorable ramen lunch. We’re delighted the day left such a strong impression, and we hope your future travels in Japan bring you just as much joy! Best regards, Kyoko
Nori is a very helpful guide. He helped us carry our handcarry trolley while we walked through the snow filled sidewalks & streets. Ski museum itinerary was canceled due to road closed after heavy snowfall overnight. It was changed to Sapporo TV Tower. We were able to finish Nijo Market & Shiroi Koibito tour on time.
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that Nori made your snowy Sapporo adventure a smooth and memorable one. Weather can be unpredictable, but we're glad the change to the TV Tower worked out and that you still got to enjoy Nijo Market and Shiroi Koibito Park. We hope to see you again on another tour! Best regards, Kyoko
We have booked this tour for the first day of our Sapporo trip because we wanted an insider’s take on what to see in the city. We were not disappointed! Our guide, Nori, is so great! He showed us the highlights that we would have surely missed if we went alone. His English is very good and he helped us with the public transport tickets, lunch, and even took photos of us. The six hours flew by fast. Highly recommended!
Dear valued guest, Thank you for also posting a review here! We are so glad that Nori could introduce you to some hidden areas that you wouldn't have found by yourself. That is the biggest benefit of booking a tour with a local guide, and we are happy that you felt it. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
yuko was outstanding. She took us around City of Sapporo and took time to show us various city attractions. She was kind and friendly and made us feel comfortable. If we go there again , we will use her expertise.
Dear Harvinder, Thank you for your review! It's so nice to hear that you had a relaxing tour of Sapporo with Yuko. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on more adventures in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Nori is an excellent tour guide and made a positive impact on our visit to Sapporo. He is knowledgeable and kind-hearted, and took care of all the public transport tickets for us which was a relief since we don't speak Japanese.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your heart-warming review! We are so happy to hear that Nori could reuce your worries about the public transfer. We are very much looking forward to your next visit! Best regards, Kyoko
Chieko was our tour guide for two days she is very knowledgeable, accommodating and caring person.She tells us about the history of Sapporo, culture,best food ,best place and took us to places we want to see.We enjoy her company so much that we only have 1 day tour that we booked we are lucky enough to have her on our second day tour. I highly recommend her because she can speak English and always look for the best for us.We feel like we known her for so long and that we are family.When we com back to Sapporo we will contact and request for her again. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your glowing review and awesome rating! We are happy to hear that you had a lovely tour of Sapporo with a great guide like Chieko and that you could appreciate all of the area's charms and history. I'm sure her warm personality added to your experience. Thank you for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Ms. Chieko was an amazing tour guide. Family friendly and patient with our 8 and 6 year old daughters, who are not the easiest to travel with. Saw so much because of her ability to navigate the local public transit lines. Very enjoyable day ranging from a trip to the top of a mountain with a very cool Olympic Museum and exhibit and ending and a great chocolate factory. Great memories highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants to get around Sapporo.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for your time to post this detailed review and sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you and your family had a memorable time with Chieko, who is indeed an amazing guide. Thank you for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Our tour guide had good English and was very helpful. Unfortunately our accommodation was in Shin Sappora not Sapporo. This meant extra travel time, therefore less time at places of interest.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking time to write the review. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future! Best regards, Mariko
