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.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Meet up @Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo
- 9:30-11:30 @Historical Village, Hokkaido Museum
- 12:30-13:00 Lunch @Nijo Market "Donburi Chaya"
- 13:10-13:40 @TV Tower, Odori Park
- 14:00-14:30 @Hokkaido Shrine
- 15:00 Disband @Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at @Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo at 9:00, the group explored Hokkaido until the tour ended at 15:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch @Nijo Market "Donburi Chaya" at 12:30.
The itinerary covered Historical Village, Hokkaido Museum at 9:30, TV Tower, Odori Park at 13:10 and Hokkaido Shrine at 14:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Historical Village to Hokkaido Museum by bus (210JPY); Hokkaido Museum to Shin-Sapporo by bus (250JPY); Shin-Sapporo to Sapporo by train (340JPY); Sapporo to Odori by subway (210JPY); Odori to Maruyama Koen by subway (250JPY); Maruyama Koen to Sapporo by subway (290JPY). Across 6 sections the fare came to 1,550JPY per person.
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The guests were interested in historical things, so they were very pleased with both the Historical Village of Hokkaido and Hokkaido Shrine. The weather was nice and the temperature was perfect for walking outside, so we had a pleasant tour. For the meal, after viewing the seafood, they considered trying fresh seafood at Nijo Market, but in the end they chose a wagyu beef bowl. They also mentioned being interested in Japanese food. When we said goodbye, the guests told me that with some guides they sometimes feel rushed, but today they were able to relax and it was a very good tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Historical Village～Hokkaido Museum | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Hokkaido Museum～Shin-Sapporo | 250JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shin-Sapporo～Sapporo | 340JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Sapporo～Odori | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Odori～Maruyama Koen | 250JPY |
| Section 6 | Subway | Maruyama Koen～Sapporo | 290JPY |
| Total | 1,550JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hokkaido tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo at 9:00, and the tour finished at @Hotel at 15:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 9:00 to 15:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Historical Village, Hokkaido Museum, TV Tower, Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,550JPY per person across 6 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
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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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Brian_K
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Views from Sapporo TV Tower and visiting and trying desserts at the Shiroi Koibito factory
were pleasant.