J
Fun evening with a great host
Ayumi was a wonderful guide - very warm and fun. It was great to go out in Sapporo with a local. I don’t expect to have so much fun.
Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $83 / person
- Location
- Sapporo, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 371 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- MagicalTrip Inc.
- Meeting point
- We will be meeting up under the giant NIKKA Sign outside of Susukino station Exit 4.Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip"
Description
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Indulge in incredible seafood fresh from the cold seas of Hokkaido as you explore Sapporo’s vibrant nightlife. Enter a hidden underground izakaya, say “Kanpai,” and enjoy locally produced food and drinks. Hop between carefully selected izakayas recommended by local guides, discovering unique spots such as secret indoor bars while learning about the city’s drinking culture. Conclude the night with more drinks, Hokkaido whisky or beer, and finish with a sweet parfait or a comforting bowl of ramen. This small-group tour is hosted by Magical Trip, a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence tour operator offering authentic local experiences across Japan.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 20+)
- $83
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Susukino
Visit 3 bars recommended by the locals. Hopping various Izakayas, recommended by Sapporo local guides Fill up your stomach and decide where you want to enjoy some more Hokkaido foods/drinks on your next stop while hearing about your local guide's favorite locations. Sapporo is home to various unique drinking spots like a hidden indoor bar!
Odori Park
Pass by Odori Park, located in the central district of Sapporo Odori Park is an oasis in an office district surrounded by 92 species of lilacs, haru elms, and other 4,700 trees. Visitors and residents alike enjoy relaxing on the lawn and around the fountain. Odori Park is actually a road, although it is called a park. 1871 (Meiji 4), a firebreak line dividing the center of Sapporo from north to south was built, which became a road called Goshidori, and the name was changed to Odori. Normally a place of relaxation and recreation, it is also the site of some of Hokkaido's most famous events. Stretching from east to west, Odori Park is divided into 12 blocks from 1-chome to 12-chome, each block separated by a pedestrian crossing. The distance from one end of Odori Park to the other is about 1.5 km, and it takes about 30 minutes to walk.
Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street
Pass by Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street Finish by filling up your stomach with a parfait or a Japanese favorite: ramen!
What's included
Included
3 drinks
Tour photos
Hopping 3 local izakaya bars with a local guide
3-4 dishes
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Not included
Additional food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
371 reviews
How it compares in Sapporo
- Rated higher than 76% of 58 reviewed tours in Sapporo
- The most-reviewed of 382 tours in Sapporo
- Starting price $83 is close to the typical $87 for tours of similar length in Sapporo
Excurgo comparison of 382 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Anyone over 20 years old can join this tour.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
- Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
- This tour could possibly visit places where smoking is prohibited. please note that we may not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
- Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, limited choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour take?
Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour cost?
Prices start at $83 per person for this Sapporo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will be meeting up under the giant NIKKA Sign outside of Susukino station Exit 4. Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 371 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MagicalTrip Inc..
Reviews(371)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
A joyful èvening!!
Ayumi was a joy. 10 minutes into the tour, I felt like she was a good friend. Gentle, fun and full of knowledge as well as a genuine interest in hearing about you and your life. Great conversations....and the places she took us too were memories forever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! ❤️
M
Midori - Susukino bar hopping tour
Midori was our guide and she was fantastic. She was propmt, spoke very well English and she was very outgoing. Midori took us to places we never would have found and learned a lot about the local drinks and Japanese drinking custom. Midori is very passionate about her job and we truly felt the positive vibe during the tour. My wife and I had a wonderful time and made our experience in Susukino memorable. Arigato Midori!!!!
S
A Perfect Night of Food, Drinks & Fun in Sapporo with Midori!! Highly Recommend
We had an amazing night filled with delicious food, great drinks, and wonderful conversation, all thanks to our fantastic tour guide, Midori!! She was incredibly engaging, thoughtful, and knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable and welcome from the very beginning. Her personality and local insight truly made the Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour such a fun and memorable experience. It was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Sapporo. Highly recommend!
A
Authentic experience with a wonderful guide!
Great tour of three bars in downtown Sapporo with our amazing guide, Aika. We went to three very fun places that we never would have found on our own. Each place was very friendly and welcoming. Aika was a true delight and made us feel like old friends. We got to try a great variety of local craft beers and had great conversations while enjoying good food. This really helps you appreciate the town in a way you could not do on your own. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Sapporo’s local bars with Aika and trying a variety of local craft beers and food. We’re especially happy that she made you feel like old friends and helped you discover places you may not have found on your own! We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!
E
Very fun and informative
Was a great tour. Learned a lot about the local area and got to try some great food.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, learned more about the local area, and had the chance to try some great food. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!
Y
Highly recommended
This tour exceeded our expectations, and we had the most wonderful time. Our tour guide Miu was super nice, and picked really cool places with great atmosphere that we would have never found ourselves. Thank you for a great evening!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful evening with Miu and enjoyed discovering unique places with great atmosphere. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her!
A
Had a great time mostly due to Midori our lovely tourguide.
I had a great time, and I was the only one who signed up that day but Midori, the tourguide made sure I had a great time regardless. She was very friendly as well as knowledgeable and was perfectly able to cater to my preferences bringing me to an Izakaya first where we had some drinks and snacks, afterwards she brought me to Ramen alley for some Ramen. We then went to a lovely Jazz bar that served a trio of Sakes as well as more snacks, all omakase style so chef’s choice, but he managed to choose not only some great Sake, but his choice of accompanied snacks was impeccable. Lastly Midori brought me to a bar specializing in craftbeer, where we had a lovely locally brewed beer. Throughout it all Midori shined as a host, eager to show me the best Hokkaido and Sapporo had to offer, while we bonded over our mutual love of Anime. If you’re looking for a good night out, I can highly recommend you join.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable evening in Sapporo with Midori. It’s fantastic to know that she was able to tailor the experience to your preferences and introduce you to such a great variety of local spots, from izakaya and ramen to the jazz bar and craft beer. We’re especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the sake and food pairings! It sounds like you and Midori had a lot of fun bonding over your shared love of anime as well. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her! Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again and help you discover even more of Hokkaido and Sapporo!
M
Amazing experience with a pefect guide
Perfect tour with Aika, an amazing and entertaining tour guide with great knowledge and good sense of humor. She made this evening a memorable experience of Japanese food and culture in Sapporo. We loved it!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time with Aika and enjoyed discovering Japanese food and culture in Sapporo. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future!
E
Sapporo food tour!
Kay was a fantastic tour guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and shared Hokkaido culture and cuisine with us. We went to 3 places that we would never have found by ourselves and tried some fantastic sake and local food. Kay tailored the tour to fit with the kinds of food and drinks we wanted to try. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Kay and discovered some great local food and drinks. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another food adventure in Japan!
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