Hokkaido in Half a Day: 1130 Travel — Guide Nori
February, 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
- 11:20 Meet (guest arrives late), tour starts
- 11:20-1130 Travel
- 11:30-1145 Former Hokkaido Government Office building
- 11:45-11:55 Travel (on foot)
- 11-55-12:30 Clock Tower
- 12:30-12-50 Travel (on foot, including photos at Odori Park)
- 12:50-13:50 Nijo Market
- 13:50-14:30 Travel (subway, bus, taxi)
- 14:30-15:00 Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
- 15:00-15:40 Travel (bus, subway, on foot)
- 15:40-16:00 Sweets time at Sapporo Station & advice on nighttime sightseeing
- 16:00 Farewell

Title: What's a Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Sapporo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest said they love Japan and were visiting Sapporo for the first time. They showed great interest in the history of Hokkaido's pioneer development and in the story of the Ainu people. They also bought fresh sea urchin and crab and enjoyed them right there on the spot. They even treated me as well, and were a very kind person. They took photos and videos in many places, making the most of the limited time available.
The guest had a wonderful personality, and I was able to work with great enjoyment myself.
The lift at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium was suspended for inspection, which I felt very sorry about for the guest. When I checked online the day before, no such information was available. Instead, I saw the guest off at Sapporo Station, ending the tour after four and a half hours.
Click here for more details: Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Bus Center-mae~Maruyama Park | 250JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Maruyama Bus Terminal~Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium | 250JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium~Maruyama Bus Terminal | 250JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Maruyama Park~Sapporo | 250JPY |
| Total | 1,000JPY | ||
With a big smile and most friendly character, Nori will surely make your trip a special and unforgettable one! Having fifteen years of carrier as a tour guide interpreter, she is one of the most experienced guides listed. She will provide interesting and insightful comments and information on Japanese history, culture, issues, and practices, using an appropriate humor at times. She can give you an advice on what to shop and what to eat as well. We are very proud that she’s never received any complaints from our customers, nor has she ever had her guests get lost.
Feb 27, 2025
Maa1441
A memorable trip to Sapporo!
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
My experience in Sapporo was rather…
Feb 27, 2025
Maa1441
A memorable trip to Sapporo!
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
My experience in Sapporo was rather a very memorable one! Special thanks to Nori-san for
customizing a perfect itenirary for my one day trip.
