Top 5 Tours in Hokkaido

1.Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $108Our pick

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Kay, Midori, Aika, or Ayumi, visiting three Sapporo izakayas. Try three to four dishes, enjoy three drinks, learn how to order, and finish with ramen or a parfait. The group has a maximum of seven people, and photos are provided after the tour.

“Aika made the entire experience worthwhile. She was friendly and knowledgeable. We visited three places and all had wonderful food and drinks. I highly recommend.”

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2.Hokkaido Seasonal: Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $55Best value

Travel from Sapporo to Lake Toya, Lake Hill Farm, Showa Shinzan, and Noboribetsu Jigokudani with an English or Chinese guide. Add an optional snowmobile ride, warm up with local snacks, and see steaming sulfur vents beside winter snow. Guides such as Mila, Mr. Hong, and Sunny are noted for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“We enjoyed this trip overall. The trip to the thermal area was great although several of the paths were closed because of the weather. The snowmobile ride was very expensive, and I'm not convinced it was worth it. It was very cold and we could only go slowly. Because of the heavy snow, you couldn't see Lake Toya anyway. Our guide was very loud and spoke at high speed, barely taking a breath. She said everything in English and then Japanese with no pause between. She showed photos on her phone and we were at the back of the bus so had no way of seeing them. She did eventually…”

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3.Sapporo Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $109

This private Sapporo walking tour lasts 3 to 8 hours and is shaped around your interests. Meet at Sapporo Station, then explore places such as Odori Park, the Clock Tower, Sapporo Beer Museum, Nijo Market, Maruyama Park, and Hokkaido Jingu. Guides including Akihiro, Ryo, Shiunn, Emilio, Zarina, and Ryuki can adjust the pace, food stops, and route.

“Ryuki was very accommodating and helpful He brought us around Sapporo And we ate ate hike in wall ramen shop that was really amazing!”

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4.Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 88 reviews · from $66

Travel from Sapporo through Hokkaido’s volcanic country with an English or Japanese guide. Visit Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan Bear Farm, and seasonal scenic stops. Lisa has guided some departures, earning praise for clear directions and friendly help. Lunch, admissions, and extra shopping are not included.

“The destinations are great, and you get a good overview of the region. But: The tour was mostly in Chinese. The English explanation was pretty short and seemed like it was memorized. We couldn't answer any questions. One of the stops was the so-called 'Bear Ranch'. The name is totally misleading, as it was a cruel, narrow concrete hole with bears. In short, if you're just looking for 'photo spots,' you might be happy. I wouldn't recommend the tour, though.”

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5.[Otaru & Yoichi] Let’s go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Travel by private car from Sapporo to Yoichi and Otaru in six to eight hours. Visit the Nikka Whisky museum and shop, then explore Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, the Music Box Hall, food shops, and local restaurants. Drivers such as Masaru, Tomomi, and Kate are praised for safe driving, English support, and flexible sightseeing help.

“So much to see and so little time! Weather was ideal. We stopped at Nikka Whiskey and tasted a number of whiskey and gin. A quick stop at Otaru Canal for a group picture but didn’t have time to browse the shops along canal. We found a niRead more”

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