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
- 09:15 Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park
- 09:30-10:00 Odori Park & TV Tower Observation Deck
- 1000-10:20 Hokkaido Shrine
- 10:50-11:00 Shiroi Koibito Park
- 12:20-14:40 Sapporo Outer Market
- 14:00 Disband at Odori
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park at 09:15, Odori Park & TV Tower Observation Deck at 09:30, Shiroi Koibito Park at 10:50 and Sapporo Outer Market at 12:20.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal) to Nakajima Park by subway (250JPY); Nakajima Park to Odori by subway (210JPY); Odori to Maruyama Park by subway (210JPY); Nijuyonken to Odori by subway (250JPY); Odori to Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal) by subway (250JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 1,170JPY per person.
What's a Full-Day Private Sapporo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The weather was fine all day, and the group enjoyed strolling through Odori Park while admiring the beautiful flowers. They went up to the TV Tower observation deck and enjoyed the panoramic view of Sapporo while listening to my explanations.
At Hokkaido Shrine, despite being in the heart of a major city like Sapporo, the guests felt their hearts soothed by the vast, sacred, and tranquil space, and were very satisfied. They were also convinced and pleased by my explanations about Shinto and shrines, as well as the proper way to worship and the accompanying etiquette.
At the Shiroi Koibito Park, the group was delighted, and everyone happily took photos together.
At the outer market, the guests took great interest in the seafood characteristic of Hokkaido (Atka mackerel, hairy crab, Akkeshi oysters, and king crab), asking many questions and expressing amazement. In particular, some of the guests were eager to try Japanese crab (Hokkaido's specialty hairy crab) for the first time, so the group had a seafood lunch at a seafood restaurant inside the market and were very satisfied.
Finally, since the guests wished to shop at the Mitsukoshi department store on Odori, I escorted them there and we parted ways. The group thoroughly enjoyed a rich variety of sightseeing, including Sapporo's nature-filled scenery, the Shiroi Koibito Park (theme park), and Hokkaido seafood cuisine, and they were very satisfied with and grateful for my guidance, explanations, and arrangements.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal)～Nakajima Park | 250JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Nakajima Park～Odori | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Odori～Maruyama Park | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Nijuyonken～Odori | 250JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Odori～Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal) | 250JPY |
| Total | 1,170JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park, Odori Park & TV Tower Observation Deck, Shiroi Koibito Park and Sapporo Outer Market.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,170JPY per person across 5 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Hiro is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Hokkaido itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
I have qualifications such as National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(EN00044)/The EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency (Grade 1)/The United Nations Associations Test of English (Super A).
I have tour guide experiences more than 100 times for such as free individual travelers, shore excursion(travelers of cruise ship),VIP and convention travelers.
As I was born and brought up in Hokkaido, I am familiar with everything of Hokkaido, such as hot spring (onsen)/ skiing, snowboarding, marathon/ ocean fishing/ sea food/ Japanese food cooking/ driving/ medicine & dentistry (I’m a retired orthodontist)