Sapporo is a unique city that underwent dramatic transformation in a short period. While it is now a bustling metropolis of 2 million people, just 150 years ago it was untouched primeval forest. This rapid growth was driven by the "frontier spirit" of early pioneers. Join us on a walking tour to uncover this story by tracing the "Polaris"—the five-pointed star symbol placed upon key historical sites across the city. We will visit landmarks like the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and the Clock Tower to see the Polaris symbol firsthand, while searching for traces of history hidden within the modern landscape. Along the way, we will stop for prayer at Hokkaido Jingu Tongu and a brea...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tea/refreshments
Guide
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Sapporo Station
Meet your guide at JR Sapporo Station, the modern gateway to the city, to begin your journey through 150 years of pioneering history.
Return
Sapporo Kaitakushi beer brewery
The tour concludes in front of the Sapporo Kaitakushi Beer Brewery. We leave you at this historic site, where you are free to enjoy the surroundings or a drink at your own leisure.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meet your guide at JR Sapporo Station, the modern gateway to the city, to begin your journey through 150 years of pioneering history.
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building
Explore iconic landmarks such as the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and the Clock Tower. Along the way, we will search for the "Polaris" symbols that mark the city's heritage. (Exterior viewing only)
45 minutes
3
Clock Tower (Tokei-dai)
Explore iconic landmarks such as the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and the Clock Tower. Along the way, we will search for the "Polaris" symbols that mark the city's heritage. (Exterior viewing only)
45 minutes
4
Gyokusuien 玉翠園
Take a short, relaxing break with Japanese tea to refresh your spirit before continuing our walk through the city’s storied streets.
15 minutes
5
Hokkaido Shrine Ton-gu
Visit Hokkaido Jingu Tongu, a sacred shrine that has watched over Sapporo’s growth, and experience a moment of traditional prayer and tranquility.
45 minutes
6
Sapporo Kaitakushi Beer Brewery
The tour concludes in front of the Sapporo Kaitakushi Beer Brewery. We leave you at this historic site, where you are free to enjoy the surroundings or a drink at your own leisure.
Sapporo is a unique city that underwent dramatic transformation in a short period. While it is now a bustling metropolis of 2 million people, just 150 years ago it was untouched primeval forest. This rapid growth was driven by the "frontier spirit" of early pioneers. Join us on a walking tour to uncover this story by tracing the "Polaris"—the five-pointed star symbol placed upon key historical sites across the city. We will visit landmarks like the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and the Clock Tower to see the Polaris symbol firsthand, while searching for traces of history hidden within the modern landscape. Along the way, we will stop for prayer at Hokkaido Jingu Tongu and a brea...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tea/refreshments
Guide
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Sapporo Station
Meet your guide at JR Sapporo Station, the modern gateway to the city, to begin your journey through 150 years of pioneering history.
Return
Sapporo Kaitakushi beer brewery
The tour concludes in front of the Sapporo Kaitakushi Beer Brewery. We leave you at this historic site, where you are free to enjoy the surroundings or a drink at your own leisure.
