This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:50 Meet at hotel
- 10:30-11:30 Sapporo city sightseeing (Clock Tower, TV Tower)
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch at 'Donburi Chaya' in Nijo Market
- 13:15-14:30 Shiroi Koibito Park
- 13:00-15:30 Hokkaido Shrine
- 16:10 Disband at hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at hotel at 9:50, the group explored Hokkaido until the tour ended at 16:10. The day ran to 6 hours and 20 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch at 'Donburi Chaya' in Nijo Market at 11:30.
The itinerary covered Sapporo city sightseeing (Clock Tower, TV Tower) at 10:30, Shiroi Koibito Park at 13:15 and Hokkaido Shrine at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nakajima Park to Odori by subway (250JPY); Odori to Miyanosawa by subway (290JPY); Miyanosawa to Maruyama Koen by subway (290JPY); Maruyama Koen to Nakajima Park by subway (250JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,080JPY per person.
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The guests were a group visiting Japan, and since they understood Japanese, we agreed the tour could be conducted in Japanese. The weather was fine, so the view from the TV Tower was clear and the Okurayama Ski Jump was clearly visible as well. It was their first visit to Hokkaido, and they were delighted with the fresh seafood rice bowls, while one of the guests ordered wagyu beef. At the group's request, we visited Shiroi Koibito Park, where one of the guests was happy with the delicious ice cream and they purchased many souvenirs. Hokkaido Shrine was not crowded, so they were able to enjoy the quiet atmosphere.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nakajima Park～Odori | 250JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Odori～Miyanosawa | 290JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Miyanosawa～Maruyama Koen | 290JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Maruyama Koen～Nakajima Park | 250JPY |
| Total | 1,080JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hokkaido tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 9:50, and the tour finished at hotel at 16:10.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours and 20 minutes in total, from 9:50 to 16:10.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Sapporo city sightseeing (Clock Tower, TV Tower), Shiroi Koibito Park and Hokkaido Shrine.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,080JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Hiroko is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Hokkaido itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello I’m Hiroko.
I started tour guide in 2017. I work not only in Hokkaido but also in Honshu area.
Last year
Freelance tour guide-operates over 120 days of operation.
8 times of long -term escort tour in Hokkaido. 4 times of 8-10days in Honshu.
12 times of Cruise guests’ one day excursions in Hokkaido and Tohoku. I love my job.
Until then I’ve worked as a short-term study abroad coordinator of an English language School in Japan and Canada.
I was born and brought up in Sapporo, I’m good at skiing.
I majored Japanese history at college in Tokyo. I like Calligraphy.
Let’s enjoy the tour together!
Aug 11, 2024
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Miller A
Good intro to Sapporo
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our guide was very knowledgeable…
Aug 11, 2024
M
Miller A
Good intro to Sapporo
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Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and customs of Sapporo and made
sure we saw a wide variety of things. We especially liked Hokkaido Shrine and Odori Park.
May 24, 2024
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May 24, 2024
Brian_K
Sapporo with guide
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Views from Sapporo TV Tower and visiting and trying desserts at the Shiroi Koibito factory
were pleasant.