Tours & activities in Sapporo

Enjoy magical winter Hokkaido at Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Every year, Lake Shikotsu creates the most stunning local festival using sprayed water from the lake itself. There is fun for all the family, including ice sculptures, ice buildings and outdoor displays, ice slides, a small ice ring, and a number of stalls and festivities.

Explore the best of Sapporo with a private guide on a 4 or 6-hour tour. Discover both the modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city.

Pick this 4-hour to have an English speaking private guide not only for sightseeing but also for the opportunity of chatting with a local. Our friendly licensed tour guides welcome you like a friend and answer your questions about foods, transportation, local's life and or so. Tour starts at the accommodation you will be staying and ends at the please you requested. Itinerary can be flexible so please talk with your guide where to go. Entrance fees and lunch are paid by you on the day just for where you visit, what you order. Start your Sapporo stay in the best way by this tour.

On a personalised and private experience, discover the real Sapporo with a Local Host, exploring the city on an itinerary totally customised to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to get off the beaten path and discover some quirky local neighbourhoods or tick the famous sights and landmarks off your bucket list, your Local Host will introduce you to the very best of their city. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals for a totally authentic touch. You'll experience Sapporo just as if you were visiting an old friend who lived there, so ditch the guidebook and live like a local for the day!

Get to grips with the city with one of our Sapporo hosts who’ll show you the ropes. Stroll through the city or learn as much as possible - you’ll soon be acquainted with life in Sapporo. Enjoy the gateway to Hokkaidō - rugged mountain ranges and magical hot springs - and immerse yourself in its unique culture as you learn how to navigate. Your host will throw in a few local food tips too - did someone say miso ramen? Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Join your local host Noriko in her spacious kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. Noriko will teach you how to cook an authentic, homemade Japanese meal from scratch, using fresh, seasonal produce locally sourced in Hokkaido. Learn Japanese cooking techniques of chopping, marination and frying from an expert before enjoying the meal you helped prepare on beautiful Japanese dishes. Noriko is keen to share her knowledge of food and different cuisines - so feel free to ask her all your questions!  Your menu may include dishes such as shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot with a variety of meat and vegetables) and chirashi-sushi (a rice bowl with fresh salmon, tender fried chicken, green peppers, and the occasional mapo tofu!). Visit Noriko's home, experience a delightful homemade Japanese meal, and learn about Japan in a way you would never be able to if you simply ate at a restaurant!

This half-day mountain bike tour, perfect for beginners, rewards you with a soak at Hoheikyo Onsen. After a 1.5-hour ride along an easy, paved path through the ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town of Jozankei for a snack, you’ll delight in the pure waters of Hoheikyo's outdoor baths, followed by a curry lunch that's popular among locals. Round-trip transport is included from Sapporo. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience with your expert guide.Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

This half-day mountain bike tour, perfect for beginners, rewards you with a soak at Hoheikyo Onsen. After a 1.5-hour ride along an easy, paved path through the ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town of Jozankei for a snack, you’ll delight in the pure waters of Hoheikyo's outdoor baths, followed by a curry lunch that's popular among locals. Round-trip transport is included from Sapporo. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience with your expert guide. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and November. The date is subject to change.

Join Kanae for a market tour of Nijyo Ichiba before heading to her kitchen to learn how to prepare traditional Japanese dishes such as kinpira-gobo (sweet and salty cooked burdock), agedashi-tofu (deep fried and seasoned tofu), miso soup and a Japanese dessert.A US college graduate, Kanae is a fun host who loves to share stories about how locals live and eat. She is eager to accommodate your request for menus so let her know when you make a booking request. She is also happy to introduce Hokkaido dishes such as soup curry, chan chan yaki and kaisen-don (donburi of fresh seafood) instead of typical homestyle menus.Originally from Kamakura, Kanae and her husband and two daughters have lived in Sapporo for over a decade. Influenced by her mother who was a great cook, Kanae has always loved food and cooking. Having lived in Hokkaido that boasts the best produce in Japan, Kanae appreciates and enjoys cooking with locally sourced fresh, native vegetables, fish, meat and seasonings.

-Indulge in some amazing seafood, fresh from the cold seas of Hokkaido!-Enter a secret, underground Izakaya, say "Kanpai!" and enjoy some locally produced food and drinks!-Hopping various Izakayas, recommended by Sapporo local guides-Fill up your stomach and decide where you want to enjoy some more Hokkaido food/drink on your next stop while hearing about your local guide's favorite locations. Sapporo is home to various unique drinking spots like a hidden indoor bar.-Conclude your night with more drinks! Finish with a sweet parfait or with a savory Ramen-Hokkaido is the place where you can enjoy drinking in many ways. Drink some Hokkaido whiskey or beer? Finish by filling up your stomach with a parfait or a Japanese favorite: ramen!Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Your local host Noriko lives in a quaint, clean, and comfortable home in a suburb just outside Sapporo's city center. You will be warmly welcomed with a seasonal beverage as you watch her add the finishing touches to your homemade Japanese meal. Noriko is keen to share her knowledge of food and different cuisines - so feel free to ask her all your questions! You will join Noriko in her upstairs dining room for a homemade authentic meal that showcases Japanese traditions with an international twist. Your menu will include dishes such as shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot with a variety of meat and vegetables) and chirashi-sushi (a rice bowl with fresh salmon, tender fried chicken, green peppers, and the occasional mapo tofu!). Visit Noriko's home, experience a delightful homemade Japanese meal and learn about Japan in a way you would never be able to if you simply ate at a restaurant!

・2.5 hours' direct and hassle-free transportation to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei and Furano area en route back to Sapporo.・Sufficient time to visit one of Japan's most popular zoo, and encounter with the lovely animal buddies!・Grasp Hokkaido's seasonal beauty on the undulating flowery slope and feel jovial breathing the fresh air on this vast land. ・View the signature trees “Ken&Mary”, "Seven Star" that used to be filmed in TV commercial hits! ・A closer look at the sublime Blue Pond (Aoi-Ike) which shows an appearance different from cold times. ・Also drop by the fairy tale like cottages in tranquil forests and have an opportunity to see craft-man work or buy your souvenirs.

・Explore Hokkaido’s signature spots in winter and spend a cheerful day with different activities. Considerately late departure and less morning rush to start a laid-back day trip.・Go for Japan's one of most popular zoos Asahiyama Zoo, home to various animals! "Penguin's Parade" is the symbolic gesture in winter. It has drawn many visitors for the admirable scene of strolling penguins!・The can't-miss alluring Blue Pond (Aoi Ike) in Biei of Hokkaido! The pond light up only in winter just creates a dreamlike mysterious wonderland! ・Another illumination sightseeing spot will be Shirohige Falls. There will be time for stop-by and taking photos. ・During January and March, visit to local dessert souvenir shop and Japanese sake museum will be included(March only). ・Hotel pick-up from two locations are available, and drop-off locations are also selectable. English speaking tour guide will accompany this tour.

Join your local host Sakura in her kitchen for a wonderful hands-on cooking experience. The friendly local lives in a beautiful apartment, located in a peaceful residential area within a ten minute walk from the Higashi-Sapporo station. Relax over a welcome drink before joining Sakura in the kitchen where she will teach you how to prepare 2-3 authentic, home-style Japanese dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You can expect to cook together for about 1- 1.5 hours before sitting down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Your menu may include dishes such as chikuzenni (chicken and vegetables stewed in soy and mirin), miso soup, dashimaki tamago (egg roll cooked with dashi stock), and hand shaped onigiri (rice balls). It will conclude with a cup of freshly brewed tea. The menu may vary depending on the season and availability of fresh ingredients in the market! Join this charming local in her cozy home and get a true glimpse into Japanese cuisine and culture!

Sapporo local Shiori offers a hands-on cooking experience during which you will get to cook a meal alongside her. A professional culinary instructor for many years, Shiori will expertly walk you through every step of creating a great Japanese meal. The cooking portion of your experience will last about 1.5 hours during which you will learn to make a starter, a main dish, and a couple of side dishes. Your meal may include dishes such as a handmade sushi roll, somen noodles, grilled chicken and vegetables or nimono of fish cakes and vegetables.Shiori enjoys teaching the art of creating delightful food using fresh, inexpensive produce that is easy to replicate back home. She is also happy to recommend the best ingredients and snacks at local supermarkets to take home with you!

Join your host Chikako in her cozy kitchen and learn to cook an authentic Japanese meal from recipes handed down through generations and perfected over the years. The cooking portion of your experience will last about 1-1.5 hours during which you will learn to cook the dishes for your meal from scratch. Master cooking techniques like how to chop vegetables, shape gyoza dumplings perfectly and roll sushi with a variety of ingredients, and create balled dough filled with octopus before you sit down to share the meal you helped prepare with Chikako. Your homemade Japanese feast may include traditional Japanese dishes such as takoyaki, gyoza and maki or inari sushi as well as side dishes such as seasoned and marinated vegetables. The meal will conclude with a dessert.  A Sapporo native, Chikako is excited to share with you her knowledge about Sapporo cuisine, culture and the best local spots, and looks forward to welcoming travelers from all over the world!

Join a thoughtfully hand-picked local guide who will help you explore a neighborhood or two in Sapporo. You will discover hidden gems as well as the city’s highlights all through the eyes of a local.

Discover Sapporo's buzzing nightlife as well as taste its traditional cuisine on this bar hopping food tour around the Susukino district. 

Discover the many colours of Japan on this day trip to Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-oka and Blue Pond - they'll take your breath away! 

Join your host Kanae in her open kitchen and learn to prepare a traditional, homemade Japanese meal! Kanae will welcome you into her comfortable family home located in one of the most peaceful and luxurious residential areas of Sapporo. Sip on a welcome drink as you immerse yourself into local Hokkaido culture and get to know your host as she shares stories about herself, her family and living in Hokkaido. You can expect your hands-on cooking lesson to last about 1-1.5 hours before you enjoy the meal you helped prepare together. Your authentic Japanese meal might include dishes such as teriyaki-chiken, kinpira-gobo (sweet and salty cooked burdock), agedashi-tofu (deep fried and seasoned tofu) and miso soup. Your meal will conclude with a traditional Japanese dessert. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience true Japanese culture and cuisine first-hand. Don't hesitate - your heart and stomach will thank you!

A guide to the famous Sapporo market, Sapporo Nijo Market. And after buying fresh seafood, you make hand-rolled sushi by yourself. We will welcome you at a Japanese style home party. If you want to enjoy fresh Hokkaido ingredients and Japanese style meals, please join us.

Enjoy an easy mountain bike tour through Nopporo Forest Park, a wildlife sanctuary and national forest on Hokkaido. You’ll receive basic instructions from an experienced guide for riding a mostly flat course through breathtaking scenery. Keep an eye out for flowers, woodpeckers, squirrels and deer throughout your 1.5-hour ride, covering a distance of approximately 6 miles (10 km). Round-trip transport is included from Sapporo. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience.Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

When it’s comfort time to leave Japan to return your home, end your trip the easy way with this departure transfer by shared transfer to Shin Chitose Airport (CTS) from your hotel in Hokkaido Sapporo city. Your driver will pick you up from your Sapporo city hotel, help with your luggage and drive you directly to the airport in a comfortable our van/coach. It’s that easy! Book a seat in this shared ride door‐to‐door transfer for a comfortable ride.

Enjoy magical winter Hokkaido at Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Every year, Lake Shikotsu creates the most stunning local festival using sprayed water from the lake itself. There is fun for all the family, including ice sculptures, ice buildings, outdoor displays, and evening illuminations. If you make the trip on the weekends, then there are also fireworks to enjoy.

On this transfer service you will brought to your travel destination with other passengers going in the same direction.