Tours & Activities in Sapporo

Discover gorgeous winter spectacles in Hokkaido on a day tour from Sapporo. Meet animals at Asahiyama Zoo, photograph the popular Christmas tree, and admire the beauty of Biei Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls.

Appreciation of Furano's colorful flower fields and a stroll around Biei's fantastic blue pond and stylish Ningle Terrace surrounded by nature! For lunch, you will enjoy a local gourmet omelette curry

Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city. Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round. Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour, half-day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. This is a walking tour. You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations. Only 10 max per tour.

Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city. Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round. Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour, half-day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. This is a walking tour. You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations. Only 10 max per tour.

A Japanese food experience plan in Sapporo, where you can enjoy tempura and two kinds of Hokkaido's limited edition Japanese sake along with a soba noodle making experience!

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.

Join a day trip to Hokkaido from Sapporo with lunch and ice cream. Visit the Shirogane Blue Pond, explore Farm Tomita in Furano and ride a sightseeing bus through the flower gardens of Shikisai-no-oka

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!

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!

Explore the wonders of Hokkaido with visits to iconic spots such as Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Jigokudani, Lake Toya, and Showa Shinzan on a tour from Sapporo. Immerse yourself in the allure of Otaru.

One-day bus tour departing from Sapporo! This tour takes you to Asahiyama Zoo, Furano and Biei, which are popular spots in Hokkaido. Penguins fly in the sky! In the tunnel, you can see swimming penguins' stomachs, which you cannot usually see. Have lunch at Asahiyama Zoo. The blue pond looks different by day. Take pictures and show them off to everyone. You will visit Farm Tomita from 1st June to 10th August when flowers are in bloom. During other seasons, we will visit Ningle Terrace, a photogenic spot. Please join us on this tour to experience the magnificent nature of Hokkaido.

One-day bus tour departing from Sapporo! This tour takes you to Asahiyama Zoo, Furano and Biei, which are popular spots in Hokkaido. Penguins fly in the sky! In the tunnel, you can see swimming penguins' stomachs, which you cannot usually see. Have lunch at Asahiyama Zoo. The blue pond looks different by day. Take pictures and show them off to everyone. You will visit Farm Tomita from 1st June to 10th August when flowers are in bloom. During other seasons, we will visit Ningle Terrace, a photogenic spot. Please join us on this tour to experience the magnificent nature of Hokkaido.

Join Kanae for a market tour of Sapporo Morning Market and Jogai Market, 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. 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.

Join Kanae for a market tour of Sapporo Morning Market and Jogai Market, 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. 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!

We'll pass by Sapporo sightseeing spots and IZAKAYA(Japanese style restaurant). You'll be able to feel the local atmosphere. We'll walk around downtown of Sapporo area and along the Sosei River. After we explore local area of Sapporo, we'll go to an IZAKAYA and enjoy the local food and drinks(Sapporo Beer) there aren't in any guidebooks. Walk along the side of the "Sousei River" and you'll feel that this smaller river offers a comforting view. After our stroll, we will pass the Nijo fish Market, a historic fish market established over 100 years ago. As we will walk around before eat, please wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. If you have allergies or something you can't eat, please tell me beforehand. If rain or snowy on tour day, tour is cancel. And refund all.

We'll pass by Sapporo sightseeing spots and IZAKAYA(Japanese style restaurant). You'll be able to feel the local atmosphere. We'll walk around downtown of Sapporo area and along the Sosei River. After we explore local area of Sapporo, we'll go to an IZAKAYA and enjoy the local food and drinks(Sapporo Beer) there aren't in any guidebooks. Walk along the side of the "Sousei River" and you'll feel that this smaller river offers a comforting view. After our stroll, we will pass the Nijo fish Market, a historic fish market established over 100 years ago. As we will walk around before eat, please wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. If you have allergies or something you can't eat, please tell me beforehand. If rain or snowy on tour day, tour is cancel. And refund all.

Discover stunning winter wonders in Hokkaido on this day tour from Sapporo. Meet animals at Asahiyama Zoo, see penguins taking a stroll, visit Biei Blue Pond, and play in Furano's snowy landscapes.

This plan offers a handmade soba noodle experience and shabu shabu shabu using Hokkaido's limited deer meat!

Enjoy the famous Shakotan Blue ocean , to view the stunning penninsula and walk through some fantastic views. and then taste some local seafood to make the most of the experience.  And after that ,visit Yoichi Distillary, where the world-famous Nikka Whiskey is produced. Hope your group would like this experience!

Enjoy the famous Shakotan Blue ocean , to view the stunning penninsula and walk through some fantastic views. and then taste some local seafood to make the most of the experience.  And after that ,visit Yoichi Distillary, where the world-famous Nikka Whiskey is produced. Hope your group would like this experience!

A tradition from the Edo period! This is a plan where you can experience the Japanese soba making experience, from actually experiencing it to tasting it. In addition, after experiencing making soba noodles, you can enjoy Hokkaido-only sika deer meat shabu-shabu and tempura until the soba noodles are boiled. Shabu-shabu is a very popular food in Japan. A popular item along with Japanese sushi and tempura! Also, tempura is the king of Japanese food that everyone knows! Enjoy the soba you made yourself along with these two items. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

A tradition from the Edo period! This is a plan where you can experience the Japanese soba making experience, from actually experiencing it to tasting it. In addition, after experiencing making soba noodles, you can enjoy Hokkaido-only sika deer meat shabu-shabu and tempura until the soba noodles are boiled. Shabu-shabu is a very popular food in Japan. A popular item along with Japanese sushi and tempura! Also, tempura is the king of Japanese food that everyone knows! Enjoy the soba you made yourself along with these two items. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

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. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience true Japanese culture and cuisine first-hand. Don't hesitate - your heart and stomach will thank you!

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. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience true Japanese culture and cuisine first-hand. Don't hesitate - your heart and stomach will thank you!

Soba has been a popular staple food in Japan since the Edo period. This is an experience plan where you can make soba noodles, a classic Japanese dish, from scratch and sample them yourself. The soba experience is a popular experience even among Japanese people. You can even experience the traditional way of eating soba in Japan. Also, this plan is a Hokkaido sika deer meat shabu-shabu (game meat) set plan. It's great for a dinner with memories of Hokkaido. Please experience it as a memory of Japan. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

Soba has been a popular staple food in Japan since the Edo period. This is an experience plan where you can make soba noodles, a classic Japanese dish, from scratch and sample them yourself. The soba experience is a popular experience even among Japanese people. You can even experience the traditional way of eating soba in Japan. Also, this plan is a Hokkaido sika deer meat shabu-shabu (game meat) set plan. It's great for a dinner with memories of Hokkaido. Please experience it as a memory of Japan. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

Bus tour to Asahiyama Zoo popular for its behavioral exhibits, Blue Pond in Biei with its fantastic atmosphere & stylish Ningle Terrace in Furano forest! English-speaking staff will accompany you.

Join a hand-picked local host 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.

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!