Hokkaido in Half a Day: Guide dismissed — Guide Kate

October, 2025

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

  • 11:00　Pick up at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott
  • 11:20　Board subway at Nakajima Koen Station ~ Transfer at Odori Station　Tozai Line ~ Get off at Maruyama Koen Station　￥250
  • 11:55　Board JR Bus at Maruyama Koen Station JR Bus ~ Hokkaido Shrine Main Gate　￥240
  • 12:45　Hokkaido Shrine ~ To subway Maruyama Koen Station　Shrine forest promenade　On foot
  • 13: 40 Subway Maruyama Koen Station ~ Get off at Odori Station　　
  • 14:45 Get off at subway Odori Station　Go up to ground level
  • 14:45　From Odori Station along Ekimae-dori ~ Minami 5-jo　Guide to the original Ramen Yokocho "Teshikaga"
  • 　　　　Guide dismissed
  • 13:15　Hokkaido Shrine ~ Subway Maruyama Koen Station　Shrine forest path　On foot
  • 13:50 Board subway Tozai Line at Maruyama Koen Station
  • 14:30 　Get off at subway Odori Station
  • 14: 30 From the same station to ground level　Ekimae-dori ~ Minami 5-jo　Guide to the original Ramen Yokocho "Teshikaga"　　
  • 14:45 Guide dismissed

Can You Do a Private Autumn Tour of Sapporo and Hokkaido? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. They mentioned they had visited Japan four or five times before, but this was their first trip to Hokkaido. Before coming to Hokkaido, they had toured Lake Kawaguchi and its surroundings. They spoke about admiring the beautiful figure of Mount Fuji, which they viewed from a sightseeing boat. Since they came to Hokkaido at the peak of the autumn foliage season, they thoroughly enjoyed the golden and crimson colors of the trees, which are rare in the area where they live. In Sapporo, they said they very much wanted to eat ramen, so I guided them to Ramen Yokocho.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayNakajima Koen～Maruyama Koen250JPY
Section 2BusMaruyama Koen Ekimae／JR Hokkaido Bus～Hokkaido Shrine／JR Hokkaido Bus240JPY
Section 3SubwayMaruyama Koen～Odori210JPY
Total700JPY

Tour Report by Kate

Hello! Welcome to Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. My name is Katsuko Kemanai, a female guide. I would be happy to serve you as a local tourist guide.
I live in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. I know you are a guest of a luxurious ocean liner. You will visit Otaru on April 21. Otaru is a port city, known for its tasty seafood. The city was once an economic hub of Hokkaido. You will see the former canal, Sakaimachi Street, where a lot of sushi bars, glass-blowing studios, museums, and gift shops. While in the suburbs, Mt. Tengu or Shukutsu Peninsular, where you will have a panoramic view including an ocean view. Please entertain yourself on the luxurious passenger boat. These spots will certainly entertain you. I look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely yours,
Guide Katsuko Kemanai

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