Hokkaido Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hi,I'm living in Hokkaido,Japan.teaching English everyday,and sometimes working as a tour conductor or a tour guide both for Japanese and for foreign customers. and am a ski instructor in winter. So I can guide you to the many wonderful ski resort here in Hokkaido! My hobbies are tennis, swimming, movies, reading,and I am interested in history and culture. Hokkaido has so many attractive spots like beautiful nature, hot springs, active experience, and delicious seafood restaurant.I've been to Hawaii, Australia,Koria,and had exchange students from Canada for two months at my house several times.and I can offer you Kimono wearing experience.Hope having great fun experience together!.

Mayu A.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Hi, I am Mayu. I can speak English and Spanish (for guiding my Spanish needs to be polished. But I can communicate). I have had experiences as a tour leader for groups of Japanese tourists to foreign countries and foreign tourists in Japan, Tokyo, Osaka. Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kanazawa and many other cities. I live in Hokkaido. My tours are around my city, Asahikawa. But I can customize your plan and take you around Japan. (Please let me know 2 weeks before your plan.) Even if my days are not available on my calendar, I could arrange them for you. So please ask me for availability.(I am not available from Sep. 17 to Nov. 4 ) I like hiking and cycling. If you are interested in those things, I will make a plan for you. I am looking forward to showing you around Japan. Hola, Me llamo Mayu. Soy guia turistica. Puedo comunicar bien en Español. Pero tal vez no sería suficiente para hacer turismo. Si te gusta que te guie, después de comunicar con usted, será un placer.

Wakako S.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Hokkaido , where I was born and raised, I have never lived abroad so that I want to know other country culture. I am national licensed tour guide. I had a opportunity to join a evnent for travel argency .

Reiko M.

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Hi my dear guests! I live in Kushiro in Hokkaido and I’ve been working as a Hokkaido Government Licensed Tour Guide for over 15 years. I am an expert guide in and around Kushiro and I arrange a tour and activities on your request , which you will surely feel satisfied with. I won’t betray your expectation! Here are a highlight of our attractive activities. Let’s enjoy the beauty of great nature, good food and have fun exploring adventure and share great time together! ※ Tours shown here use my car Prius for 2 guests, for a larger group up to 8 people we could use a jumbo taxi for ¥10,340/ hour

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Miyuki I.

4.92 / 5

(13 reviews)

I am a licensed tour guide in Hokkaido. I have been working as a guide for about 10 years. I can work in Sapporo, and whole area of Hokkaido. Right now I live in Sapporo ,capital city of Hokkaido. Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan with 1. 9 million people. But if you drive one hour or so, you are in the middle of rural area surrounded by mountains and the lakes. So if you come to Hokkaido, it is guaranteed to enjoy urban sightseeing spots and food, at the same time, to enjoy soaking in the amazingly beautiful nature. I can provide you a basic tour, also a customized tour depending on the seasons. Let me help you to create memorable tours that you would cherish for a long time.

Popular Hokkaido Private Tours

Otaru highlight walking

Visit the one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido,Nostalgic Otaru city.You can enjoy Sake brewery, Otaru canal,Museum,Glass crafts in one day ,Local seafood lunch is also amazing. You.can feel history,nature, seabreeze and enjoy shopping while relaxing conversation.which must be the fantastic memory in Japan.

Cycling（summer only） and snow shoe Hiking in Asahikawa

4 hours

Starting from Asahikawa station, you can visit Arashiyama(253m high) by bike and hike there. You can hike with a snow shoe In winter. Enjoy panoramic view of Asahikawa and learn a little bit of the Ainu people, native people of Hokkaido. After hiking, you can visit some artistic shops in Arashiyama. You can experience tea ceremony, glass artwork or pottery if you like. Note: Glass artwork and pottery are recommended for expats of Japan. You cannot take your work with you on the day you make it.

One day ski around Sapporo

Let's go to the snow mountain around Sapporo You can experience the winter sports in one day! The licensed guide help you try for the starter. We go to the ski course by bus or taxi,and have fun to try ski or other activities Having lunch there in beautiful mountain, come back to the JR station.

Popular Hokkaido Private Cars

1day tour from Asahikawa to Biei and Furano

8 hours

Starting from Asahikawa , you can visit Patchwork hills, Blue pond, Tomita lavender farm, Furano winery and Furano cheese factory. Enjoy great taste of dairy products and vast nature view of Hokkaido only with your travel members!! Up to 3 members, a small 4 seater car will be used and more than 4 members, a wagon car will be used.

In and Around Kushiro①Crane Reserve/ National Park Short Trekking / Fish Market/ View Point

At Tancho Crane Reserve, see the beautiful Tancho cranes, once thought extinct, and learn about their ecology. At Onnenai Visitor Center, enjoy a short walk on a boardwalk in Kushiro Marshland National Park. Try making a fresh seafood rice bowl at Washo Fish Market. At Hosooka View Point, take in the stunning view of Kushiro Marshland, once under the Pacific Ocean, and feel the passage of over 3,000 years of history.

FROM$368/ per group

Reiko M.

Half day tour of Biei from Asahikawa

4 hours

Starting from Asahikawa Station, you can visit Patch work RD, take some pictures of Seven-star tree, Ken & Mary tree. Next drive to Blue pond. Take a little walk and enjoy the magnificent view. After that visit Shirahige falls and finally to Tokachidake Bogakudai observation, enjoy the view of Tokachi mountain range and a panoramic view of Asahikawa and Furano. Even if it is closed on my calendar, Monday and Saturday

In and Around Kushiro②Crane Reserve/ Kushiro Marshland Observatory/ Fish Market/ Kushiro City Museum

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Once believed to be extinct, beautiful Japanese Tancho Cranes inhabit in Kushiro Tancho Crane Reserve, which is with the aim to protect and propagate cranes, is the only place to see them all year around. You will see beautiful cranes and learn their ecology. Move to Observatory where you can overlook a splendid Kushiro Marsh Land. Visit Fish Market for quite unique experience you can’t have anywhere else of building your original favorite seafood rice bowl. And the popular Kushiro City Museum.

FROM$368/ per group

Reiko M.

Day Trips from Hokkaido

Aomori

Sapporo

Hakodate

Hokkaido Tour Reviews

Solika L.

5 / 5

Jan 23, 2025

Solika's tour in a small car

Jan 23, 2025

11 hours

Customized

“Wonderful time in Hokkaido ”

Thank you so much Mayu for your driven us around to a wonderful place that's we want to visit in Hokkaido. We hope to see you again in summer time.

Mayu A.

It was nice to have you and show you around Asahikawa. Thank you so much for the bath salt. I will use it tonight. It was a great gift for my stiff shoulders. If yoi have any question about Japan, please feel free to ask me any time. I hope to see you again.

Solika L.

5 / 5

Jan 22, 2025

One day ski around Sapporo

Jan 22, 2025

5 hours 30 min

“Fantastic time in Sapporo ”

Thank you for a lovely care and tour around sapporo and Otaru. Thank you again for a lovely biscuit. It's so yummy. We missed you already. Hope to see you again soon.

Kumiko N.

Thank you so much for your kind review, spending time for this even though you may be tired after the tour. It was so much fun for me to enjoy Otaru with you all , talking about all of us. Yes also hope see you again someday ! Best regards Kumiko

Solika L.

5 / 5

Jan 21, 2025

Otaru highlight walking

Jan 21, 2025

“Wonderful tour around Otaru ”

Thank you so much for your help tour around Otaru. She help us alot to teach learn how to Ski in Mt Tengu.

Kumiko N.

Solika san Thank you for your kind review for our tour. It was my pleasure you could enjoy Mt .Tengu and I could help some for you all , such a lovely family! I am very sure all of you can be good skiers ! Best Kumiko Nakamura

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