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
- 9:45 Meet at Hotel
- 9:10 TV Tower, Clock Tower
- 10:00 Hokkaido Shrine
- 11:00 Outdoor Market
- 13:00 Sapporo Beer Museum
- 14:30 Disband at Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 9:45 at Hotel and ended at 14:30. The day ran to 4 hours and 45 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in TV Tower, Clock Tower at 9:10, Hokkaido Shrine at 10:00, Outdoor Market at 11:00 and Sapporo Beer Museum at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Odori to Maruyama Koen by subway (250JPY); Maruyama Koen to Nijuyonken by subway (250JPY); Soen to Naebo by train (250JPY); Beer Museum to Sapporo Station by bus (210JPY); Sapporo Station to Susukino by subway (250JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 1,210JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors currently living in Asia, and they were very friendly. At the Central Wholesale Market's outer market, they thoroughly enjoyed the king crab they had been looking forward to. They were also delighted to be able to find all the souvenirs they had been asked to bring back, including chocolates and T-shirts. They seemed very curious, and even wanted to visit Hokkaido Shrine, so they paid their respects there, and since they were in the area, they also wanted to try a little Genghis Khan (grilled lamb), so we went to a restaurant as well. They enjoyed their stay in Sapporo very much. The weather was lovely, and we were able to enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Sapporo from the TV Tower.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Odori～Maruyama Koen | 250JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Maruyama Koen～Nijuyonken | 250JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Soen～Naebo | 250JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Beer Museum～Sapporo Station | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Sapporo Station～Susukino | 250JPY |
| Total | 1,210JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Hokkaido tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel at 9:45, and the tour finished at Hotel at 14:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours and 45 minutes in total, from 9:45 to 14:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited TV Tower, Clock Tower, Hokkaido Shrine, Outdoor Market and Sapporo Beer Museum.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,210JPY per person across 5 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
M
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
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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
Brian_K
Sapporo with guide
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Views from Sapporo TV Tower and visiting and…
May 24, 2024
Brian_K
Sapporo with guide
Viator review: Sapporo Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Views from Sapporo TV Tower and visiting and trying desserts at the Shiroi Koibito factory
were pleasant.