Sapporo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kate
January, 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
- 1. 9:30 – Meet customers at Hotel Gracery Sapporo
- 2. 10:00 – Enter Shiroi Koibito Park (Ishiya Confectionery) (Watch the history video of the chocolate factory, tour the production line, shopping at the souvenir shop)
- 3. 11:30 – Stroll (shopping) at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outer Market
- 4. 11:45 – Lunch at the restaurant "Kita no Gourmet" inside the same market
- 5. 13:00 – Board the dedicated shuttle bus to Sapporo Factory (free)
- 6. 13:30 – Arrive at Sapporo Factory (free time, shopping, etc.)
- 7. 16:50 – Stroll around Tanukikoji (1st to 3rd Chome)
- 8. 17:15 – Guide to Ramen Yokocho (Minami 5-jo Nishi 3-chome), guide leaves
What Is a Private Walking and Public Transit Tour of Sapporo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
This was the second day of meeting the guests, so I guided them with a real sense of familiarity. One of the guests had previously visited Sapporo and Otaru about a year and a half earlier. They spoke fondly about their earlier visit, including the scenery and the food. We traveled by public transportation and on foot, but the guests showed no sign of fatigue and enjoyed a smooth day of travel. On the way from Miyanosawa Station to the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market outer market by subway, they had bought a ticket to Sapporo Station, but since Nijuyonken Station turned out to be closer, we got off there and walked to the market. The guests appeared to greatly enjoy Hokkaido's cuisine, starting with Sapporo ramen. I encouraged them to visit Hokkaido again and said goodbye.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Sapporo Station～Miyanosawa Station | 290JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Miyanosawa Station～Sapporo Station | 290JPY |
| Total | 580JPY | ||
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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Katsuko-san is patient, knowledgeable, polite and extremely helpful. Well-versed in English,
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professionalism. Thank you, we enjoyed the walking tour👍