8 Best Private Tour Guides with a Licensed Guide in Hokkaido

These guides hold Japan’s national guide-interpreter licence and are booked by the half or full day around Sapporo, Otaru and Hakodate. Use one in Otaru to get past the canal; the town’s real story is herring money and the merchant warehouses it built.

1.Sapporo Full-Day Private Tour With Government Licensed Guide

Discover the hidden gems of Sapporo on a full-day private tour with an expert guide. Uncover the city's secrets and create unforgettable memories. Book now!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Roy Aoki, our guide, was exceptional. He met us early in our hotel and we sat down to discuss key spots we wanted to see in the allotted time. Despite the tour description, there is no way you could see everything in the allotted time.”

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2.Sapporo Half-Day Private Tour With Government Licensed Guide

Discover the hidden gems of Sapporo with a private guide. Explore the city's rich culture, stunning landmarks, and local secrets on this half-day tour. Book now!

★ 5.0

“Roy Aoki was very knowledgeable about Sapporo and helped me plan a custom trip suited to my needs. We were able to walk around Sapporo in refreshing weather, visiting the Sapporo Beer Museum, Tower 38 Observatory, Odori Park amRead more”

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3.Customizable Private Half-Day Tour of Otaru – Cancel 24H Prior & Full Refund

Discover the charm of Otaru on a customizable private half-day tour! Cancel up to 24 hours prior and get a full refund. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 4.5

“We did a half day tour including sake brewery, old bank and some stroll around town. Also a nice sushi lunch. Our guide Teri was very knowledgeable and pleasant.”

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4.Hakodate Full-Day Private Tour With Government-Licensed Guide

Discover the hidden gems of Hakodate with a private tour and an expert guide. Uncover the city's rich history and breathtaking sights. Book your adventure now!

★ 5.0

“I had a great day in Hakodate with my English-speaking guide, Fumi. She was very organized and was at the hotel right on time to meet me, and shared lots of information about Hakodate during my tour. We started our visit with a trip to…”

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6.Otaru & Yoichi Tour With Licensed Guide & Vehicle From Sapporo

Journey into the heart of Hokkaido with the Otaru & Yoichi Tour, where heritage meets innovation, promising an unforgettable exploration.

★ 5.0

“Landscapes of mountains still snowy and rocky coasts on such a small perimeter is exceptional. Our very professional and attentive guide introduced us to the history of fishing in this part of Otaru. Exciting! Thanks again to our guide Mrs. Tracy .Auto-translated”

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7.Half Day Hakodate Walking Tour

Discover the hidden gems of Hakodate on a half day walking tour. Explore the city's rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views. Book your adventure now!

★ 5.0

“The morning market was an incredible experience and then of course the Goryokakucho fort was an amazing site. Our guide Tomio made the trip easy even in the rain - my daughter in law uses a walker. Tomio you are amazing. Historical information an eye…”

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8.Port Pick-Up: Hakodate Tour With Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Booking this private Hakodate tour with a licensed guide ensures a personalized exploration of the city's top attractions, from Goryokaku Fort to Mount Hakodate.

★ 5.0

“Our Hakodate tour was excellent. Tom was very knowledgeable and the tour was very well paced and Tom catered really well for our needs. The driver Sakamoto was excellent too and managed to get us very close to all the sights. A big thank you…”

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