Sapporo Downtown Walking Tour
Joined 2023
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido with 1.9 million population. It was constructed in a wilderness of the vast Ishikari plain in 1869 with the leadership of a government urban planner, Shima Yoshitake. You can see the footprints of pioneers all over the city. Why don’t you walk around the downtown area to feel its 150 years of history and the new culture?
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your hotel
At your hotel
Former Hokkaido Government Building
It was built as the headquarters of Hokkaido development, which was promoted with the cooperation of American specialists.
This building is an American neo-baroque style architecture featured by beautiful red bricks and the octagonal dome on the rooftop.
It is currently under repair but you can see its appearance in the picture on a sheet covering the building.
Clock Tower
It was originally built as the military drill hall of Sapporo Agricultural College, today’s Hokkaido University.
Because of its lovely appearance and the reminiscences of Hokkaido development, the clock tower is said to be a symbol of Sapporo city and its bell sound is familiar to the citizens. Today, the inside of the building is a museum that exhibits panels conveying the days of Sapporo Agricultural College. The admission fee is 200 JPY.
Odori Park
Odori Park is a representative park of Sapporo forming a green-belt that runs west-to-east in the downtown. It is a place for citizens and tourists to relax and offers a stage for various seasonal events held throughout the year.
Nijo Fish Market
This market has more than 125 years of history and is always bustled with wholesalers, locals and tourists. There are also seafood restaurants and processed food shops.
Lunch
You can have lunch at Nijo Fish Market or Tanukikoji Shopping Street.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Tanukikoji , literally meaning “raccoon dog paths” , is a 900 meters long shopping street with the history of more than 145 years. The street with a retro atmosphere is an arcade of about 200 specialty shops and restaurants.
JR tower Observatory
It is located on the top of a building adjacent to Sapporo Station, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the height of 160 meters above the ground. You can feel the dynamism of Sapporo which is still developing in the vast Ishikari plain. The admission fee is 740 JPY.
At JR Tower Observatory or JR Sapporo Station
Ending Point
At JR Tower Observatory or JR Sapporo Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee and guide's transportation fee
customer's fees for transportation, lunch and entrance ticket
Tour Important Information
Please put on comfortable shoes because we walk a lot.
Important message from the supplier
Please be noted that I cannot guide for a while . I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Michiko U.
Nice to meet you ! I'm a National licensed English guide. I grew up and live in Sapporo. I like traveling. I visited various countries for sightseeing and fascinated by their beautiful scenery, historical heritages and cultures. Those travel experiences made me rediscover the values of my homeplace. Then I started to relearn the history and cultural assets of Japan and Hokkaido. As a Hokkaido tour guide, I'd like to introduce to you various wonderful spots, especially Sapporo and its nearby places, where you can enjoy both cultural facilities and wild nature. I'm looking forward to seeing you all !
Reviews
Wayne D.
“Requested for Time extension”
We requested for another time extension with Ms. Michiko to guide us until dinner time because it was really great being with her, and we enjoyed her guidance and company
Wayne D.
“Request for Time Extension”
We requested for another time extension with Ms. Michiko to guide us until dinner time because it was really great being with her, and we enjoyed her guidance and company
Wayne D.
“Request for Time Extension”
We requested for an extension with Ms. Michiko to guide us until dinner time, and it was great.
$117/ per group
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