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.
Tour Itinerary
- 09:30 Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Koen
- 09:40−10:00 Stroll around Susukino
- 10:10−10:50 Visit and shop at Nijo Market
- 11:15−12:00 Stroll and shop at Sapporo Factory
- 12:20−13:00 Lunch at a restaurant in Odori
- 13:00 Disperse at Odori
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Koen at 09:30, Susukino at 09:40, and shop at Nijo Market at 10:10 and Stroll and shop at Sapporo Factory at 11:15.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal) to Nakajima Koen by subway (250JPY); Odori to Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal) by subway (250JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 500JPY per person.
What's a Private Sapporo Walking and Shopping Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
At the guests' request, the tour started 30 minutes later so they could enjoy a relaxed breakfast in the morning. We took a leisurely stroll through Susukino.
We then walked through the Tanukikoji shopping arcade, and along the way the guests purchased a kitchen knife at "Miyabun" and were delighted.
At Nijo Market, the guests happily bought many souvenirs, such as scallops, for relatives and friends.
We walked to Sapporo Factory and enjoyed some shopping.
Since the guests wanted to eat tonkatsu, we took a taxi to a specialty tonkatsu restaurant on Odori for lunch.
The guests were very pleased, saying that in North America they could never eat tonkatsu this tender and delicious.
While eating, we had a lively conversation about the variety, deliciousness, safety of Japanese food, as well as health and obesity.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal)～Nakajima Koen | 250JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Odori～Kotoni (Sapporo Municipal) | 250JPY |
| Total | 500JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Koen, Susukino, and shop at Nijo Market and Stroll and shop at Sapporo Factory.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 500JPY per person across 2 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)
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Wonderful time with with a wonderful guide. A beautiful day in Otura. We saw the highlights and our guide, Hiro, was the perfect host. He had exceptional knowledge and delivered a culturally rich experience to us. Since retirement, we’ve taken dozens of tours, and this one strands out as a highlight. Great memories. Highly recommended.