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 up @ Hotel Sapporo
- 2. 10:00: Nijo Market
- 3. 10:15: Odori Park
- 4. 11:10: Shiroi Koibito Park (including lunch)
- 5. 13:50: Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
- 6. 15:45: Sapporo JR Station (including Tokyu Store, Yodobashi Camera)
- 7. 17:10: Dismissal @ Daimaru Department Store
Title: What Is a Private Sapporo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Okurayama and Shiroi Koibito Park
The guests were a group visiting from Europe. Rain was a concern mainly in the morning, and I was especially worried about the timing of our visit to the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. Since a special occasion was coming up the following month, the group made a commemorative photo box at Shiroi Koibito Park. As completing the box took quite a long time, we used the waiting time to have a meal at Shiroi Koibito Park before heading to the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. This actually worked out well, as it allowed us to go there once the rain had stopped. After that, in order to do some shopping for a small instant camera called a "Cheki," we visited the electronics stores near Sapporo JR Station. By that point we had already gone well over six hours, but wishing for the group to finish the tour happily, I stayed with them until the end. As dinnertime was approaching, I introduced some places to eat around Sapporo Station, and once they had decided, we said our goodbyes.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Odori Station～Miyanosawa Station | 290JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Miyanosawa Station～Maruyama Koen Station | 250JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Maruyama Koen Station～Sapporo Station | 250JPY |
| Total | 790JPY | ||
I was born and raised in Hokkaido and have been a resident of Sapporo for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in guiding tourists around the scenic spots of Hokkaido, primarily focusing on Sapporo. Even before becoming a licensed interpreter guide, I engaged in volunteer activities to assist and guide foreigners, providing me with valuable opportunities to delve into the rich culture and history of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is renowned for its exceptional culinary scene, and I am well-versed in gourmet information. I believe I can offer an excellent experience by guiding individuals through the highly acclaimed food experiences that Hokkaido has to offer.
Apr 22, 2026
Agent PT A
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
Tom was kind…
Apr 22, 2026
Agent PT A
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
Tom was kind enough to meet at our hotel to start the tour and then sat with us to make sure we saw the best of Sapporo that was available to us on the day. We even managed some Cherry Blossom which was an unexpected bonus.
Tom ensured we got to Sapporos highest view away from any crowds and navigated our route brilliantly. He left us at the Sapporo Brewery for us to drink and eat in our own time. We wish Tom sincere thanks for a great day in Sapporo.
Awesome!!
Feb 10, 2026
Alan_C
Very enjoyable and well…
Viator review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our…
Feb 10, 2026
Alan_C
Very enjoyable and well…
Viator review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Sapporo and I
would definitely recommend to anyone visiting
Sep 24, 2025
saratW9816BN
Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We’ve had…
Sep 24, 2025
saratW9816BN
Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We’ve had a great time on our tour with Tom . Very knowledgeable man . It was our first
experience of sapporo. Great start for our holiday here in Japan
Sep 2, 2025
roxannerW1499FK
Great experience!
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We had a wonderful city tour with Tom in…
Sep 2, 2025
roxannerW1499FK
Great experience!
Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
We had a wonderful city tour with Tom in Sapporo! He was very knowledgeable about Hokkaido’s history and culture and had a lot of great stories to share. He was extremely friendly and patient as well. Highly recommend booking a tour with Tom if you want to see Sapporo’s highlights in a day! He also does tours further out of Sapporo city center.