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Private Tour - Sapporo Western Architecture for Photo Lovers

Sapporo, Japanby OTOMO Travel Guide

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English

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Overview

Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido celebrates its 150th anniversary. It has many magnificent buildings. This tour takes you to much appealing Western architecture with a fancy interior. For the architect and photo-lovers in you, this tour is for you! We will visit hotels with beautiful sculptures, a Western building made from rare stone such as Sapporo soft stone, and of course one of Sapporo's popular tourist spots, the red brick government building. Stop by at Hokkaido University, a niche spot for tourists. Find buildings with high historical value, that are not well known on campus. Let's go on a journey to discover beautiful western architecture with your otomo tour guide!

What's included

  • Private Tour
  • Necessary expenses for the tour guide
  • Tour Guide
  • Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own
  • Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Train ticket fee

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hoheikan

    40 min

    This is a western building with a beautiful ultra marine blue and white appearance. One of Hokkaido’s oldest buildings, there is history of hotels, restaurants, and wedding halls etc. Take a step into the hall, where a profound world awaits. Take a glimpse of the intricate scuplturing techniques by the craftsmen of that era.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    40 min

    A Western style buidling made from Sapporo stone. It was used as a High Court in the past. This is a great spot in Sapporo which you will not have the opportunity to see in other tours. Take photos of this beautiful brick building, you’ll almost feel as though you are in Europe!

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    30 min

    Based on the idea of a coffee museum. Offering a great atmosphere, it is a place loved by locals. Each coffee is carefully Neri dripped with a touch of bitterness. A great spot to take a break from the photography.

  4. 4

    Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus

    1 hour

    The largest campus in Japan among national universities. The campus is almost 40% larger than other universities. Find historical buildings and nature. Don’t miss the photo opportunity!

  5. 5

    Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

    55 min

    One of Hokkaido’s popular tourist spots, Akarenga. It was used as a government house when Hokkaido was first pioneered. A retro yet modern looking building, a very photogenic spot!

Meeting and pickup

JR Sapporo Station in front of Nishi Midori no Madoguchi

End point

JR Sapporo Station in front of Nishi Midori no Madoguchi

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour takes you around western architecture. There are many photogenic spots so we recommend you take a camera.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
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  • Some routes will be changed in the winter.
  • The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. (Entrance fees, transportation fees, activity fees, etc. - at least about JPY 2000)
  • If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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