Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Kate

June, 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

  • 9:00　Hotel pickup　
  • 9:20　Board the subway at Odori Station ~ Get off at Maruyama-koen Station
  • 10:00　Board the JR bus at Maruyama-koen Station ~ Get off at Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • 　　　　Visit Fushimi Shrine (Climb the approach path with a gentle slope of about 130m) 28 vermilion torii gates are erected.　
  • 　　　　Spend about 1 hour.
  • 11:00　Walk to the Mount Moiwa Ropeway Station (about 20 minutes)
  • 　　　Board the ropeway ⇒ Transfer to the Morris Car (a cable car running on rails) ⇒ Summit of Mount Moiwa
  • 　　　Spend about 1 hour
  • 12：00　Board the Sapporo streetcar at Mount Moiwa Entrance Station ~ Get off at Minami 1-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku
  • 　　　Guide the customers to Ramen Yokocho (Minami 5-jo Nishi 4-chome)
  • 　　　Guide is free (13：00)

Title: What Is a Private Nature Walk on Mount Moiwa in Sapporo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America who had come to Japan to travel around Hokkaido. Under clear skies, [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guided the group around the Mount Moiwa area, which was covered in fresh green foliage. The guests mentioned that they had visited Japan twice before. They enjoyed a comfortable walk surrounded by the scent of the trees and the singing of small birds. It was a pleasure that we were able to take in the panoramic view from the summit of Mount Moiwa. For lunch, I introduced the group to the famous Sapporo ramen.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayOdori Station～Maruyama-koen Station210JPY
Section 2BusMaruyama-koen Station～Fushimi Inari Shrine240JPY
Section 3TrainMount Moiwa Ropeway Entrance～Minami 1-jo Nishi 4-chome230JPY
Total680JPY

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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