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Tour Itinerary
- 13:00 Meet up at the hotel Tokyu Stay Hinoyu
- 13:45 Goryokaku Park
- 15:50 Motomachi District (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)
- 16:25 Bay Area
- 17:00 End near the hotel
Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Hakodate Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They had traveled to various places including Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Sendai, and on this day they arrived in Hakodate by Shinkansen. I had wondered whether the group might be tired, but they stayed energetic throughout, which was wonderful. Hakodate has many slopes, so if there had been any concerns about mobility I would have needed to be careful about how to conduct the tour, and I had checked in advance to make sure everything would be fine. In reality, everyone in the group was in good spirits and there was no need for any concern. The weather was also lovely, and the cherry blossoms at Goryokaku Park had come along earlier than in a typical year, reaching the point where they were almost in full bloom.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hakodate Station Front～Goryokaku Koen Mae | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Goryokaku Koen Mae～Suehirocho (Hokkaido) | 290JPY |
| Total | 560JPY | ||
I was born and raised in Hokkaido and have been a resident of Sapporo for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in guiding tourists around the scenic spots of Hokkaido, primarily focusing on Sapporo. Even before becoming a licensed interpreter guide, I engaged in volunteer activities to assist and guide foreigners, providing me with valuable opportunities to delve into the rich culture and history of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is renowned for its exceptional culinary scene, and I am well-versed in gourmet information. I believe I can offer an excellent experience by guiding individuals through the highly acclaimed food experiences that Hokkaido has to offer.
Apr 22, 2026
Agent PT A
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Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
Tom was kind…
Apr 22, 2026
Agent PT A
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
Tom was kind enough to meet at our hotel to start the tour and then sat with us to make sure we saw the best of Sapporo that was available to us on the day. We even managed some Cherry Blossom which was an unexpected bonus.
Tom ensured we got to Sapporos highest view away from any crowds and navigated our route brilliantly. He left us at the Sapporo Brewery for us to drink and eat in our own time. We wish Tom sincere thanks for a great day in Sapporo.
Awesome!!
Feb 10, 2026
Alan_C
Very enjoyable and well…
Viator review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our…
Feb 10, 2026
Alan_C
Very enjoyable and well…
Viator review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Sapporo and I
would definitely recommend to anyone visiting
Sep 24, 2025
saratW9816BN
Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We’ve had…
Sep 24, 2025
saratW9816BN
Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We’ve had a great time on our tour with Tom . Very knowledgeable man . It was our first
experience of sapporo. Great start for our holiday here in Japan
Sep 2, 2025
roxannerW1499FK
Great experience!
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We had a wonderful city tour with Tom in…
Sep 2, 2025
roxannerW1499FK
Great experience!
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We had a wonderful city tour with Tom in Sapporo! He was very knowledgeable about Hokkaido’s history and culture and had a lot of great stories to share. He was extremely friendly and patient as well. Highly recommend booking a tour with Tom if you want to see Sapporo’s highlights in a day! He also does tours further out of Sapporo city center.