Sapporo 4-Hour Tour: Explore the City's Must-See Spots
Joined 2025
The tour covers Sapporo's top attractions in about 4 hours. Starting from Sapporo Station or your hotel, you'll visit major landmarks such as the Former Hokkaido Government Office, Sapporo Clock Tower, Odori Park, Nijo Market, and Tanukikoji Shopping Street—all within the city center. Then, take the subway to Hokkaido Shrine and Shiroi Koibito Park. This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and local flavors, making it an ideal way to experience the best of Sapporo in a short time.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
JR Sapporo Station or the lobby of your hotel
- If your hotel is away from the center of Sapporo, Sapor JR station will be the best meeting point. The first destination, the former Hokkaido government building is a five-minute walk away. If your hotel is in the center of Sapporo, we will meet at the hotel lobby.
The Former Hokkaido Government Building
The first stop is the Former Hokkaido Government Building, located just a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station. Hokkaido’s development began shortly after the samurai era ended. In 1869, the Hokkaido Development Commission was established on this site, marking the start of Hokkaido’s transformation from a remote area into a developed region. This historic red-brick building symbolizes the island’s development and is an excellent photo spot.
Sapporo Clock Tower
The Sapporo Clock Tower is a well-known landmark of the city. While it is a historic building, it also houses a museum where visitors can learn about Sapporo’s history. However, in this 4-hour tour, we will not enter the museum. Instead, we will take photos and provide an explanation about the building’s history. If you are interested, you may revisit it later when you have more time.
Odori Park
Odori Park offers a different atmosphere in every season. Many events take place here, including Japan’s largest beer garden in summer and the Autumn Fest, where you can enjoy specialties from various regions of Hokkaido. In winter, the park hosts the famous Sapporo Snow Festival, attracting visitors from around the world to see the magnificent snow sculptures.
Nijo Market
It is a seafood market offering fresh sea products from the seas around Hokkaido. The market also features numerous restaurants serving seafood rice bowls. Many customers can be seen waiting in line in front of the restaurants. The market opens early in the morning, but many shops close by late afternoon.
Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade
Located just a short walk from Nijo Market, Tanukikoji is Hokkaido’s oldest shopping arcade. It is lined with various kinds of shops and eateries, and is a lively spot visited by local citizens and tourists.
Hokkaido Shrine
Next, we will take the subway from Odori Park and walk to Hokkaido Shrine, a representative Shinto shrine of Hokkaido. Situated in Maruyama Park, it has a vast, green-filled precinct that is popular among Sapporo residents.
Shiroi Koibito Park
The last stop of the tour is Shiroi Koibito Park, a theme park operated by one of Hokkaido’s most famous confectionery makers. The park features buildings that look like European castles, exhibits related to cookies and chocolate, and a beautiful garden. These features attract many tourists to the park.
The garden is beautifully designed, offering many photo-worthy spots. “Shiroi Koibito” is the name of a cookie that is one of the most popular souvenirs in Japan. Inside the building, you can observe the production line of the cookie.
The admission fee is 800 yen. After exploring Shiroi Koibito Park, we will return to central Sapporo by subway.
Ending Point
You may choose to end the tour at your hotel or other convenient location.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
The tour price does not include the admission fee for the guests (800 yen per person) and transportation for the guide and guests (approximately 800 yen per person).
Tour Important Information
Depending on your preferences, some destinations can be replaced with other attractions, such as Mt. Okura Ski-Jump Stadium or the Sapporo Beer Museum.
The tour price does not include the admission fee for the guests (800 yen per person) and transportation for the guide and guests (approximately 800 yen per person).
Important message from the supplier
Remember that on this tour you may have quite a distance to walk. Please do not hesitate to offer breaks along the way.
Tour price does not include the cost of public transportation or a taxi during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Tamaki Y.
I was born and raised in Hokkaido and have lived in Sapporo for over 30 years. My deep interest in Hokkaido’s unique history and culture has helped me enhance my guiding skills. During tours, I share insights into the historical and cultural backgrounds of various destinations to make each visit more meaningful and engaging.
I often enjoy strolling through the city and trying various local foods myself, so I can recommend dining spots tailored to your preferences. My goal is to help you discover the charm of Hokkaido and Sapporo while creating unforgettable memories of your journey.
$213/ per group
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