Top Hokkaido Historical Tours

Hakodate is a city in southern Hokkaido that was one of the first ports in Japan to open up to foreign trade. The city has international influences such as the red-brick warehouses, and the European-style buildings, but it can be tricky to understand the city’s distinctive features without knowledge about Japan’s history. With this customizable tour, experience the city’s highlights with a guide to show you around and provide commentary. Potential stops include Onuma Quasi-National Park and Motomachi.

Make the most of your time in Otaru with a private half-day tour that’s customizable to suit your needs and interests. You’ll learn more about this historic town than you would wandering around alone, and you won’t waste time visiting places you’re not interested in. Check out the Otaru Canal, a sake distillery, sweet shops, restaurants, and more.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Otaru! Otaru is a famous historical city and popular vacation spot in Hokkaido. But if you’ve never been there before, it can be hard to know where to go and what to see. In this guide, We’ll introduce some of the best sightseeing spots, restaurants and sweet shops for those going to Otaru for the first time. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Avoid the traffic and discover the wonders of Sapporo on foot with this half-day private tour. Traveling with a private guide is a great way to get your bearings of the city and learn about its most interesting sights, without doing any research. Potential sights you can visit include Moerenuma Park, Sapporo Beer Museum, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Nijo Market, and Sapporo Science Center.

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.

Experience the natural beauty of the countryside around Sapporo on this delightful day tour. In season, you can enjoy the sight of carpets of colorful flowers sweeping the hillsides. Also visit the picturesque Blue Pond, spend time at Asahiyama Zoo, watch craftspeople at work in their cottages, and see some lovely trees made famous by appearing in commercials. A day out to suit the whole family.

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.

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.

See the highlights of Sapporo in a day and save hours of research and planning time by choosing a private guided tour. To ensure the itinerary is designed to suit your interests—you can select your must-see spots from a list of potential locations sent to you before the tour. Then, enjoy a customized itinerary with 3-4 sites—such as Moerenuma Park, Mount Moiwa, Nijo Market, and the Jozankei Onsen.

Hakodate is a unique Japanese community in that it has a long history of international trade, and therefore a vibrant foreign community. This influenced the town's European building style, churches, red-brick warehouses, and vintage tram that connects the city. After you choose the attractions that sound the best to you, your government-licensed multilingual guide will customize a half-day tour for you and ensure you see the best of the city.

Let's explore Sapporo’s best sights. Get a closer look at Sapporo's most interesting and unique sites with the English speaking staff from our travel agency, and learn about the city's long history and diverse culture with a Sapporo walking tour. Our friendly staffs will show you around your interests and pace. Questions about Hokkaido and Sapporo are welcome! Join a walking tour to make your trip even more fulfilling. You will also stop by shops that specialize in sweets, so let's enjoy the gourmet food of Hokkaido.

Visit Noboribetsu with ease on a private full-day tour from Sapporo or Niseko. Ride in a spacious, climate-controlled vehicle that accommodates up to eight passengers and has free Wi-Fi. See the geothermal pools and geysers of Hell Valley (Jigokudani), have the option to soak at a traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring bath), and visit either Noboribetsu Date Historic Village (theme park), Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, or Noboribetsu Bear Park.

This private and customizable tour for Sapporo is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

・Hosted by the café loved by the local community as a space of relaxation ・You are shown to little-known but good spots not listed in the guidebooks! ・Fun and safe tour with a friendly tour guide ・Appreciate cuisine related to the town's history (optional) ・A good location for going sightseeing in Hakodate before and after the tour In this tour, you will visit precious buildings and places, founded in the 19th century, with the owner of the local Russian café. She will tell you all about the local food culture necessary to understand the history of Hakodate. You can broaden your knowledge, not only by seeing or listening. If you taste the meal that is related to the food culture of Hakodate at the cozy café before the tour, you may be able to feel a sense of unity with the mood of the city. (optional) Enjoy the city walk tour through the five senses, and make unforgettable memories of your visit.

Skip the lines with this convenient day pass for Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura historical village. Here, you can experience about Edo-period (17th-19th century) Japan first-hand by visiting samurai homes, watching ninja performances, eating at an old-fashioned noodle restaurant, and many more historical experiences. One of the best ways to learn about something is to immerse all your senses in it, and both kids and adults will love learning about Japanese history and culture here.

Explore Furano and Biei with ease with a private half-day tour with an English speaking driver. Travel in comfort in a private car with air conditioning, and enjoy pickup and drop-off from your hotel. You can fully customize your itinerary to your interests, whether it’s the lavender fields of Farm Tomita, shopping at Ningle Terrace, the Furano Cheese Craft Center, or the Furano Wine Factory.

See the highlights of Furano and Biei with ease with a private full-day tour with an English speaking driver. Travel in comfort in a private car with air conditioning, and enjoy pickup and drop-off from your hotel. You can fully customize your itinerary to your interests, whether it’s the lavender fields of Farm Tomita, shopping at Ningle Terrace, the Furano Cheese Craft Center, or the Furano Wine Factory.

This private and customizable tour for Sapporo is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

In this 8-hour tour, you can visit both Otaru and Yoichi with a licensed guide and a private vehicle. The famous Otaru Canal and historical buildings, such as stone warehouses, contribute to the nostalgic atmosphere of Otaru’s townscape. Otaru is home to a large number of Hokkaido’s remaining historical buildings, many of which have been restored and converted into cafes and shops. Yoichi is a small coastal town located about 30 30-minute drive from Otaru. Yoichi is home to the Yoichi Distillery owned by Nikka Whisky. The town is also famous for its fruit, particularly apples, and is becoming increasingly popular as a wine region. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize an eight-hour tour that's best for you!

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. We visit and explore Hokkaido Shrine, Central Wholesale Market and Okurayama Ski jump stadium. The itinerary can be flexible, so please talk with our guide where to go, what to eat.

【OUTLINE】 Hakodate is a major city of Hokkaido that is open to the world. You will tour around the townscape aglow with the setting sun by rickshaw. You can comfortably enjoy the romantic moment without being bothered with heavy baggage and congestion. After getting off the rickshaw at Mt. Hakodate Ropeway, how about overlooking the gorgeous night view from the top of Mt. Hakodate? (Ropeway fare is optional or paid separately) This special tour offers a luxurious time to you. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Rickshaw driver, who knows information not listed on the guidebooks and backstreets, will show you to the hottest fun spot ・A tour visiting romantic Hakodate aglow with sunset by rickshaw, a traditional Japanese vehicle ・Fully prepared for bad weather. A comfortable rickshaw releases your stress of walking through a crowd with baggage ・Let the driver take souvenir photos with the exotic rickshaw at beautiful spots(please bring your camera)

We will go in your own private car. Makomanai Takino Cemetery also has Moai statues and the Great Buddha. hokkaido shrine Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Shiroi Koibito Park *If you want to go to Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima, Please be sure to select a plan that includes Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima. 9:00 Sapporo 9:40-10:10　Takino Cemetery (Moyai and Buddha) 10:50-11:30　Hokkaido Shrine 11:50-12:40 Lunch at Sapporo Fish Market (Jyogai) 13:00-14:10 Shiroi Koibito Park (Chocolate Factory) drop off your hotel OR If you need shopping, be sure to select a plan that includes Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima. +shopping 15:00-16:20 Mitsui Outlet Park 17:00 Sapporo, drop off your hotel The itinerary is flexible. Of course, the driver will help you take photos, please let us know in advance. With the motto of "safety, security, and comfort," we deliver excitement to your journey.

【OUTLINE】 This tour allows visitors to explore Hakodate's local neighborhoods in traditional Japanese dress, guided by a local rickshaw puller. Feel the history of the town, while watching the semi-Western style buildings, and the oldest telegraph pole in Japan. Enjoy the rickshaw ride while feeling as if you traveled back in the 19th century. You will have an unforgettable moment while immersing yourself in a nostalgic vibe in Japan. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Luxury cross-cultural experience on a rickshaw! ・Commemorative photo in the Western-style kimono called Hakama ・Look around the city without worrying about crowds and bad weather ・There are many Insta-worthy spots in the 19th century cityscape ・30 minutes only to enjoy the main area of Hakodate