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Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Hotel
- 10:30-11:30 Yoichi Nikka Whisky tasting, shop
- 12:00 Otaru Canal
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch at Takeno Sushi
- 13:30-15:00 Shopping at Sakaimachi Street
- 15:15-15:50 Tanaka Sake Brewery tour, tasting
- 17:00 Arrive at hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Yoichi Nikka Whisky tasting, shop at 10:30, Otaru Canal at 12:00, Shopping at Sakaimachi Street at 13:30 and Tanaka Sake Brewery tour, tasting at 15:15.
What Is a Private Sapporo Tour Like in Winter? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan from Asia. It was their first time in Hokkaido, and although it was a snowy and cold day, they spent it comfortably without any trouble. Since there were many photo spots, they enjoyed taking pictures and shopping. As they enjoy alcohol, they were pleased to be able to sample whisky and sake. They mentioned that the next day they planned to go snowmobiling and visit the Sapporo Beer Garden, and since the day after that would be free, they asked for advice. I recommended a ski resort and an onsen resort within Sapporo City.
Click here for more details: Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car with Licensed Guide
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
Viator review: Sapporo Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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.