Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Kate
April, 2026
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
- Hotel Sapporo ~ Former Hokkaido Government Office Front Garden ~ Odori Park Block 4 ~ Block 3 ~ Block 2 ~ Clock Tower (exterior only) ~ Sapporo City Hall exterior and front garden Rock Garden ~ Park along Sosei River ~ Nijo Market ~ Along Minami 4-jo Street, viewing the Susukino entertainment district on the left while explaining the past and present of the entertainment district ~ Underground Pedestrian Space (Minami 4-jo ~ Kita 3-jo) Ainu Culture Exhibition Plaza (videos ~ embroidered clothing and small items) ~ Going up to ground level and guiding you back to the hotel
- Handouts: Sapporo guide map, handmade travel brochure, Review Sheet.
Title: What's a Private Sapporo City Tour Like After Arriving from Hakone by Train? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests arrived in Sapporo by train from Hakodate, reaching the Hotel around 12:00. As some of the guests were exhausted from the travel, they decided to rest in the room, so the tour proceeded with the remaining members of the group. Before departure, I handed out a handmade guide leaflet and suggested some sightseeing spots. I had planned to guide them to Hokkaido Shrine (where the cherry blossoms were in bloom) and the Shiroi Koibito Park. The guests mentioned that they had arrived in Japan two weeks earlier and had already visited many shrines and temples on Honshu and viewed a great deal of cherry blossoms. Since some of the group stayed at the Hotel, we focused on a city tour of spots not too far from the Hotel.
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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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A very frosty day in a very interesting little seaside town
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Our…
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A very frosty day in a very interesting little seaside town
Tripadvisor review: Otaru 6hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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…
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A Day of Joy at Otaru Canal, Half-day Walking Tour
Tripadvisor review: Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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👍