1-Day Walking Tour in Sapporo: Historical Sights of Sapporo
ID: GYG883460-1388778
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Sapporo on a guided tour. Visit the Sapporo Clock Tower, the TV Tower, the 2jo Fish Market, and the Sapporo City Museum. Enjoy a sake tasting in Susukino.
Explore Sapporo's most famous landmarks, including the Sapporo Clock Tower, the Sapporo TV Tower, and the 2jo Fish Market. Enjoy a sake tasting in the entertainment district of Susukino.
Meet your guide at Sapporo Station and head to the Sapporo Clock Tower. Learn about the oldest clock tower in Japan, which is of American design and is one of a few western-style buildings left in Sapporo.
Visit the quaint little museum on the 1st floor before heading to the 2nd floor to see the inner workings of the clock and how gravity works to keep time.
Next, walk to the nearby Sapporo TV Tower, which was built in 1957 and stands 147.2 meters tall. Head up to the top observation deck where you can enjoy spectacular 360-degree daytime views of the entire city of Sapporo.
Head to the 2jo Fish Market, which acts as a focal point for the freshest catches for the entire Island of Hokkaido. Have lunch at one of the cozy stall-type restaurants within the fish market.
After lunch, take a brisk 20-minute walk through Odori Park to The Old Court of Appeals Building, now known as The Sapporo City Museum. Inside are a few galleries with exhibitions on local history.
Next, visit the shopping arcade, which is one of the oldest in Hokkaido. Here, your guide will give you free time to roam on your own.
Finally, head to Susukino, known as Sapporo’s Entertainment District. Enjoy Japanese Sake Tasting at Cocono Susukino. Sample various shots of sake from several bottles.
Highlights
- Take in panoramic views of Sapporo from the top of the TV Tower
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Sapporo Clock Tower and its museum
- Savor a delicious seafood lunch at the 2jo Fish Market
- Explore the Sapporo City Museum and the Old Court of Appeals Building
- Sample a variety of sake from different regions of Japan
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour starts at 9 a.m. in front of “Myomu” at the South Exit of Sapporo Station
Sake tasting participants must be 20 years of age or older
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a significant amount of walking
After exiting the main JR gates of Sapporo Station TURN LEFT. Walk towards the
South Exits(南出口) of Sapporo Station. After a very short walk(in the near distance)
you will surely notice “MYOMU”(The Circular White Stone Structure/see above picture). Your guide will be standing in front of this stone structure wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag. You are kindly asked to be at this meetup point at 9 a.m.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.