Top Sapporo Food & Drink

Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.

Don’t let limited time in Sapporo stop you visiting the enchanting harbor town of Otaru, famed for its winding canals and preserved herring mansions. On this private full-day tour, you’ll visit landmarks such as the Music Box Museum and the Kitaichi Glassworks Company, all the while learning about Otaru’s rich industrial heritage. Plus, you’ll visit a sake brewery to enjoy samples of Japan’s national beverage. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

On this private day tour of Sapporo, Muslim travelers can feel confident knowing that their specific needs are being taken into consideration. Your private guide will take you to family-friendly places, attractions with dedicated prayer rooms, and dining spots that meet Muslim dietary requirements. See the highlights of Sapporo while observing your faith.

Enjoy a cooking class in a memorable setting—a local’s home in Sapporo. It’s a great way to discover more about local life in Hokkaido, and to learn recipes that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. As it’s a private experience, you’ll be able to share stories and ask questions as you cook. The lesson consists of multiple dishes, that may include fresh seafood, cooked burdock, deep-fried tofu, or miso soup. Reward your hard work by eating the feast you’ve cooked at the end of your lesson.

Language barriers can make it tricky to know what to order when exploring Sapporo, so make life easy and have someone to take care of translating with this food-themed bar-hopping tour. Along the way, try a variety of local treats—such as ramen or a parfait dessert—and get insider tips on favorite spots that locals love.

Cover the highlights of Sapporo during this flexible insider’s tour through the city. Forget pre-planned itineraries and enjoy a customizable, on-the-fly schedule with personal recommendations from your own private guide. Take in top sights, from the bustling seafood market to the lush downtown park, while listening to the history and culture of Hokkaido. Hotel pickup is available, and you can travel like a local by taxi, subway, or on foot.

Spend a full day sightseeing in Sapporo and Otaru without having to worry about finding your own transportation. Your English-speaking guide will take you to the must-see attractions in these towns, including several food and drink-related stops. As this is a private tour, it’s entirely flexible and customizable, to suit your interests.

This tour has something for everyone, and will particularly delight nature, whisky, and seafood fans. Spend a day discovering the highlights of Yoichi and the Shakotan Peninsula. Access remote landscapes that would be tricky to get to by public transport, and enjoy incredible panoramic views. Conveniently, a seafood lunch is included, and you’ll also enjoy a visit to and tasting at Yoichi Distillery, which produces Nikka Whisky.

Explore Sapporo at your own pace and customize your itinerary to your own preferences on this full-day private guided tour. After getting picked up from your hotel, embark on a walking tour of downtown area and visit TV Tower, Odori Park, and the former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Stop for lunch (own expense) at the Central Wholesale Market, famed for its seafood, then visit Hokkaido Shrine in Maruyama Park.

Discover the best of the seaside city of Otaru in a day on this action-packed tour. Eliminate the worry of getting lost by having private transfers included. You’ll travel between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle including the Yoichi Distillery, Sakaimachi shopping street, Otaru canal, and Tengu Mountain. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all activities are included, as well as a tasty seafood lunch.

Cycle the forest paths near Sapporo on a mountain hike, then relax with a soak in a Japanese onsen (hot spring) and lunch during this 5-hour, small-group excursion that’s perfect for beginners. Take a 1.5-hour ride to the town of Jozankei, a city known for its hot springs, for a snack and a soak in the mineral baths of Hoheikyo Onsen, before finishing with a typical local lunch of Japanese curry. Your small-group trip, limited to just 10 participants, also includes a guide, roundtrip transportation from your hotel, entrance fees and mountain biking equipment for rent. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

Get the most out of your time in Sapporo by booking a local host to take you on an adventure around the city. You’ll save hours researching top sites, and instead, have a personalized itinerary tailored to your needs. Your host will help you see Sapporo through the eyes of a local, and you’ll discover secret spots that you wouldn’t find alone. It’s a great way to see a combination of iconic attractions and hidden gems in a day.   

We will show you Sapporo deep food spots! (It is also possible to request the type of store you want to go to) .. . It is mainly for adults and there are many people who do not know the place even Japanese. You can experience a special night in Japan. After that, a guide will be sent to the accommodation hotel so that you will not get lost on your way home. (if needed) 2-hour walking tour of Sapporo’s nighttime food scene, with all tastings included. We will guide you to three of the deep night spots not listed in the guidebook in Sapporo.

Join Chikako, your warm and welcoming host for a lovely lunch in her home kitchen. An avid traveler herself, Chikako enjoys entertaining guests from all over the world. Learn to prepare traditional Japanese dishes such as takoyaki (octopus balls), gyoza (filled dumplings), sushi, and marinated vegetables. After the lesson, enjoy the fresh, homemade meal together.

Learn to make a traditional Japanese meal during this private cooking lesson in Sapporo. Join a professional culinary instructor for a hands-on workshop including starters, main dishes, and side dishes such as sushi, somen noodles, and grilled chicken. Get advice and recipes for recreating the Japanese feast back home.

Rather than a formal cooking class in a commercial kitchen space, this intimate experience allows you to learn to cook in a local’s home. Take the stress out of searching for ingredients, and benefit from the convenience of having everything you need included. Learn to make 2-3 authentic home-style dishes, that vary according to the season. Potential menu items include miso soup, onigiri (rice balls), and tamago (egg roll cooked with stock).

Learn to cook a menu of Japanese foods at a private cooking class in Hokkaido that’s held in a local home. You’ll prepare super-fresh dishes using ingredients from the Hokkaido area, and practice basic Japanese cooking techniques from chopping to marinades and frying. The menu changes with the season, but dishes might include ‘shabu-shabu,’ or Japanese hot pot, rice bowls with fresh salmon, tofu, and more.

In a secret place that even the citizens do not know Let's enjoy the time like camping BBQ and nature.

This half-day mountain bike tour, perfect for beginners, rewards you with a soak at Hoheikyo Onsen. After a 1.5-hour ride along an easy, paved path through the ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town of Jozankei for a snack, you’ll delight in the pure waters of Hoheikyo's outdoor baths, followed by a curry lunch that's popular among locals. Round-trip transport is included from Sapporo. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience with your expert guide. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and November. The date is subject to change.

An expert local food guide will take you to hidden eateries. Unique tastes and experiences are waiting for you! You'll become a regular and mingle with the locals. You'll be able to choose three different restaurants in advance, and the tour includes one drink and one snack at each. Your guide will entertain you throughout with interesting anecdotes about life in Sapporo!

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

A guide to the famous Sapporo market, Sapporo Nijo Market. And after buying fresh seafood, you make hand-rolled sushi by yourself. We will welcome you at a Japanese style home party. If you want to enjoy fresh Hokkaido ingredients and Japanese style meals, please join us.

Sapporo, which is the royal road of Hokkaido, also has excellent access from the gateway to the north from New Chitose Airport. Explore the central Sapporo in a half-day with an English speaking guide. You will learn not only its background but also local life by visiting the landmarks. The tour features easy hike in Maruyama, visits to Hokkaido Shrine, or Central Wholesale Market and more. The itinerary can be flexible, so please talk with our guide where to go, what to eat.

Experience fruit picking and making exquisite jam using fruits from the orchard at the orchard in Jozankei! Surrounded by trees that are said to be famous for the "back autumn leaves" of Jozankei, in addition to fruit picking, ZIP lines, orchard gardens, etc. It is a farm where you can experience fruit picking and "+ alpha" from spring to autumn. Early-late June: strawberry picking early-early August: cherry blossoms early-late August: plums, blueberries, prunes Early-late September: Plums, prunes Early-late October: prunes, apples, etc.