Sapporo Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-3 hours
At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $73 / person
- Location
- Sapporo, Japan
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Unscripted
- Meeting point
- (The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center, located in JR Sapporo Station)After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Description
Private and personalized Sapporo outing with a handpicked local Host. Sapporo is a modern, vibrant city that is surrounded by sweeping mountainous landscapes and steaming natural springs. Although the city is young - it was only built in the 19th century - there’s plenty to discover and a delicious food scene to taste. With your thoughtfully handpicked local Host by your side, you’ll be able to discover the most famous sights like Sapporo Clock Tower, Maruyama Park, and the Hokkaidō Shrine, as well as hidden gems that are just around the corner, which only locals know about!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $73
- Child (ages 0–12)
- $20
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:44 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Odori Park is Sapporo’s most well-loved park and boasts a fragrant rose garden, fountains throughout the middle and various interesting statues.The park stretches about a kilometer and in early February, the park becomes the main site of the Sapporo Snow Festival. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
You could explore the clock tower built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo.
Open-air museum of a 19th-century farming village featuring over 60 traditional wood & stone homes to learn more about Hokkaido history and heritage. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
Susukino district is packed with stores, bars, restaurants, karaoke shops, and more! For all our Ramen lovers out there, make sure to stop by Ramen Yokocho, a narrow alley lined with shops serving Sapporo's famous ramen. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
Discover the city’s famous temples and shrines, its history and culture as you explore with your Host and get a feel for this modern city. Hokkaido Shine for example was built in 1869, this nature-rich Shinto shrine honors 4 deities, including the Emperor Meiji.
This spacious park, measuring about 70 hectares, stretches out next to the Hokkaido Jingu shrine. With amenities such as a zoo, a recreational canal, a public square, and sports facilities, the park is the perfect place to partake in truly locals' activities. It is also a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
The mountain is a popular sightseeing spot for the spectacular view from an observation deck at its summit (recommend climbing up after sunset). IMPORTANT: the rope way fees are not included and need to be paid on the spot.
What's included
How it compares in Sapporo
- Starting price $73 is 17% below the typical $87 for tours of similar length in Sapporo
Excurgo comparison of 382 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a Host thoughtfully matched to you.
- Cancellation Policy
- Cancel up to 7 days before your experience and get a full refund.
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Sapporo Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience 2-3 hours lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $73 per person for this Sapporo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–12 pay from $20, adults from $73.
Can I cancel this 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 (The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center, located in JR Sapporo Station). After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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