Sapporo Private Car Tours

“Kumiko for the win!”

We booked Kumiko for sightseeing in Sapporo by driving and she was fantastic! I read somewhere that their local soy sauce brewery offered free tours but was unable to book it myself (their online website did not offer it and I was certainly not confident enough in my Japanese to call them to book). We are big foodies and Kumiko was able to secure this tour for us with advanced notice, it was so fun and interesting and we were able to buy some of their Hokkaido exclusive products in the end, great souvenirs/ gifts. After that she took us to a few iconic Sapporo landmarks: former government buildings for a little history lesson, the fresh seafood market where we purchased an entire Alaskan king crab and them cook it for us for lunch (splurged but yolo!), Okurayama jumping stadium where we took a ski lift ride up to the top for the city view and had ice cream, and Hokkaido Shrine to wrap up. The subway system in Sapporo isn't as extensive as it is in Tokyo so getting to see all of these places in 1 day would have been difficult without a car. Kumiko's 4 seater was new and spacious, the 3 of us being on the taller side did not feel cramped at all. Oh, I also must mention how much I appreciated Kumiko for being so flexible, my brother's flight got delayed so he had to miss the first item on our itinerary but Kumiko kindly offered to scoop him up at the train station when he arrived so he was able to join us for the rest of the day, that was so helpful! If it wasn't obvious by now, Kumiko is kind, attentive, flexible, speaks English well, and just a sweet person, exactly like she seems in her profile picture. I'm glad we booked her, thank you Kumiko!

Kumiko N.

(14 reviews)

Dear Maggie san Thank you so much for your kind review and spending time with this . I also appreciate you so much being so nice and generous ,and positive to enjoy my favorite Sapporo city .And I am amazed you remember all the destinations we went and all the details we have done on the day ! The tour was also special for me because soy sauce brewery tour was new and so exciting that After then , thanks to you , I have made the factory tour as your advise (^^) Conversation was so inspiring and you all are so friendly that I felt we had already been close friends for long , and I really liked the happy smiles of you three ! Thanks again for the many good words for our tour , even for my small Honda N box . I really wish your health, happiness all the time . Best Regards Kumiko

Michelle A.

5 / 5

Oct 6, 2025

Experience Beautiful Sapporo

Oct 6, 2025

Sapporo

7 hours

“Asad is an excellent guide and human being!!”

My husband and I had a wonderful experience today with our guide Asad. Since Asad is an educator of history and social studies; he offers very detailed insight; and has great knowledge. Asad customized our tour based on our needs. He even came with us to the train station to make sure we got on the correct train and track number. If you are coming to Sapporo; you should definitely book a tour with Asad; you will not be disappointed!!

Asad J.

(4 reviews)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and very generous review. It was truly a pleasure guiding you & your husband around Sapporo. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the historical insights I shared. I’m especially glad that the customized plan worked well for you both. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to me. I hope the rest of your time in Japan is filled with wonderful memories. If you ever return to Hokkaido, it would be an honor to guide you again.

“A wonderful day with a great guide. Highly Recommended.”

Unsure of what to do on our very first day ever in Japan, I booked a tour with Asad, and we couldn’t be happier. As we were initially unsure of how to navigate public transport, we had arranged for Asad to pick us up from the cruise terminal in Muroran for an additional charge. (We're travelling by cruise ship.) Communication was clear and he was waiting for us at the designated time. We put ourselves completely in his hands and he took us to a variety of sites where I happily paid the modest admission fees for my wife and I and also Asad. Asad paid for all road tolls and parking fees. As I don't eat seafood, Asad had sought another restaurant which had good reviews. Whilst we were more than happy with lunch, Asad didn’t feel the meal was up to standard so he paid for lunch. The original plan was that Asad would take us to a railway station at the end of the day so we could make our way back to the ship. However he kindly offered to drive us the hour and a half back and refused to accept any additional payment. His friendly easygoing manner and willingness to adapt and customise the tour for our needs meant we had a fantastic day. His English is excellent and as an expat living in Japan, he brings a different perspective. The tour was worth every penny and I would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Asad J.

(4 reviews)

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review. It was truly a pleasure meeting you both and being part of your very first day in Japan. I’m very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and felt comfortable throughout the day. TBH, the best part was listening to your jokes. Thank you for your flexibility and cheerful attitude—it made the whole day enjoyable for me as well. I hope the rest of your cruise and time in Japan goes smoothly, and that you take home wonderful memories from Hokkaido. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you ever visit again—it would be a pleasure to show you more of this beautiful region.