Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Kate
December, 2024
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
- 1. 15:00 – Hotel Sapporo Welcome guests
- 2. 15:10~15:20 – Stroll through the nearby shopping street
- 3. 15:40~16:00 – Photograph the exterior of the Sapporo Clock Tower building (guests themselves too)
- 4. 16:15~16:55 – Photograph the Former Hokkaido Government Office building and stroll on the snowy front garden
- 5. 17:00~17:15 – Sightseeing at the Akarenga Terrace shops (in front of the Former Government Office)
- 6. 17:30~17:50 – Stroll through the underground pedestrian space
- 7. 18:00~18:15 – Stroll through the Tanukikoji shopping street (shopping at a convenience store)
- 8. 18:30 – Hotel Sapporo See guests off
What Is a Winter Evening Private Walking Tour of Central Sapporo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Initially, I proposed an itinerary for this tour that included the Sapporo Clock Tower, the former Hokkaido Government Office, the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, and the Shiroi Koibito Park. After meeting the guests and discussing the plan, they said that due to the cold, the slippery road surfaces, and the fact that it was after sunset, they preferred to spend their time in the city center, so I changed the plan to a walk around central Sapporo.
After sunset, the main streets in the city were illuminated with lights, and the guests spent the entire time taking photos while exclaiming with delight. As the guide, I also helped with taking their photos. In addition, I showed them how to get to the bus stop for Asahikawa, their next day's destination, at the north exit of JR Sapporo Station.
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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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Our guide, Kate was very informative and knew the best places to take us as we visited
during winter. It was very cold, windy and icy, but she managed to get us around safely.
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We had an experienced tour guide who gave us a good history of sapporo and explained some of the areas we passed by. A great place with a lot of winter magic place.. snow is powdery and illumination is everywhere.. great experience! Thank you mam Kate (Katsuko Kemanai)
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Katsuko-san is patient, knowledgeable, polite and extremely helpful. Well-versed in English,
she is enjoying every moment of her profession to serve with distinction and
professionalism. Thank you, we enjoyed the walking tour👍