Hokkaido Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

6 hours

Visit the one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido,Nostalgic Otaru city.You can enjoy Sake brewery, Otaru canal,Museum,Glass crafts in one day ,Local seafood lunch is also amazing. You.can feel history,nature, seabreeze and enjoy shopping while relaxing conversation.which must be the fantastic memory in Japan.

Recorrido por Yoichi y Otaru

8 hours

En este tour se puede visitar la Destilería de Whisky de la marca Nikka en donde se puede probar whisky y también la ciudad de Otaru, una ciudad portuaria y famosa por tener muchos restaurantes de sushi muy fresco y barato de buena calidad. Después del almuerzo, vamos a pasear juntos por las calles observando los edificios históricos, las tiendas de vidrio, de cajas de música, de mariscos, etc.

Cycling and Hiking in Asahikawa

4 hours

Starting from Asahikawa station, you can visit Arashiyama(253m high) by bike and hike there. Enjoy panoramic view of Asahikawa and learn a little bit of the Ainu people, native people of Hokkaido. After hiking, you can visit some artistic shops in Arashiyama. You can experience tea ceremony, glass artwork or pottery if you like. Note: Glass artwork and pottery are recommended for expats of Japan. You cannot take your work with you on the day you make it.

Popular Hokkaido Tour Guides

Miyuki I.

4.92 / 5

(13 reviews)

I am a licensed tour guide in Hokkaido. I have been working as a guide for about 10 years. I can work in Sapporo, and whole area of Hokkaido. Right now I live in Sapporo ,capital city of Hokkaido. Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan with 1. 9 million people. But if you drive one hour or so, you are in the middle of rural area surrounded by mountains and the lakes. So if you come to Hokkaido, it is guaranteed to enjoy urban sightseeing spots and food, at the same time, to enjoy soaking in the amazingly beautiful nature. I can provide you a basic tour, also a customized tour depending on the seasons. Let me help you to create memorable tours that you would cherish for a long time.

Hiroshi K.

(6 reviews)

I used to be a high school English teacher at the public high school in Hokkaido. I retired from an English teacher 6 years ago and I got a license of the national government licensed guide interpreter. I live in a small city named Abashiri, which is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido island, Japan and very rich in nature. Abashiri is surrounded by natural beauty such as lakes, rivers and mountains. I like to go hiking in the mountains near our city all year round. In spring, we can see beautiful peaks crwoned with remaining snow, in summer there are a lot of alpine flowers, in autumn we can see gorgeous autumn colors and in winter we can enjoy snowshoeing in the small mountains on sunny days and seeing beautiful Okhotsk Sea covered with drift ice. I would like you to enjoy walking in the forests while hearing birds singing. I hope you will have a chace to enjoy some of them. I can help you spend wonderful time here. Abashiri offers you not only natural beauty but also some interesting museums which specialize in northern minorities such as Ainu, Inuit and Eskimo. Also, there is a drift ice museum where you can touch some drift ice in the very cold room (-15 degrees Celsius) even in summer. You will have a great time visiting those small museums.

Hiromi A.

(5 reviews)

¡Hola! Soy Hiromi Asada, guía de turismo oficial (español). Vivo en la ciudad de Sapporo de Hokkaido, la isla que está más al norte de Japón. Es famosa por su bella naturaleza, por los centros turísticos de invierno y la cultura del Ainu (indígena de Hokkaido). Me gustan mucho el deporte, la música, el vino, y por supuesto viajar. ¡Vamos a pasear juntos a conocer otro mundo!

Wakako S.

(2 reviews)

Hokkaido , where I was born and raised, I have never lived abroad so that I want to know other country culture. I am national licensed tour guide. I had a opportunity to join a evnent for travel argency .

Kumiko N.

(5 reviews)

Hi,I'm living in Hokkaido,Japan.teaching English everyday,and sometimes working as a tour conductor or a tour guide both for Japanese and for foreign customers. and am a ski instructor in winter. So I can guide you to the many wonderful ski resort here in Hokkaido! My hobbies are tennis, swimming, movies, reading,and I am interested in history and culture. Hokkaido has so many attractive spots like beautiful nature, hot springs, active experience, and delicious seafood restaurant.I've been to Hawaii, Australia,Koria,and had exchange students from Canada for two months at my house several times.and I can offer you Kimono wearing experience.Hope having great fun experience together!.

Mayu A.

Hi, I am Mayu. I can speak English and Spanish (for guiding my Spanish needs to be polished. But I can communicate). I have had experiences as a tour leader for groups of Japanese tourists to foreign countries and foreign tourists in Japan, Tokyo, Osaka. Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kanazawa and many other cities. I live in Hokkaido. My tours are around my city, Asahikawa. But I can customize your plan and take you around Japan. (Please let me know 2 weeks before your plan.) Even if my days are not available on my calendar, I could arrange them for you. So please ask me for availability.(I am not available from Sep. 17 to Nov. 4 ) I like hiking and cycling. If you are interested in those things, I will make a plan for you. I am looking forward to showing you around Japan. Hola, Me llamo Mayu. Soy guia turistica. Puedo comunicar bien en Español. Pero tal vez no sería suficiente para hacer turismo. Si te gusta que te guie, después de comunicar con usted, será un placer.

Popular Hokkaido Private Cars

Sapporo 1Day plan

10 hours

Sapporo, Hokkaido is the largest city in northern Japan and one of the most prosperous cities in Hokkaido. It is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, long history and rich culture. For European and American tourists, Sapporo city offers many attractive attractions and activities, the following are some of them worth visiting: Sapporo Clock Tower, Odori Park, Sapporo City Clock Tower, Hokkaido University Campus, Sapporo City TV Tower, Western Style old government buildings, etc.

Sapporo from/to New Chitose Airport（1-9pax.）

2 hours

Arrange a shuttle service between New Chitose and Sapporo by private car. When picking you up from or to New Chitose airport, your exclusive driver will wait for you at the arrival gate or a designated place.

Half day tour of Biei from Asahikawa

5 hours

Starting from Asahikawa Station, you can visit Patch work RD, take some pictures of Seven-star tree, Ken & Mary tree. Next, you will visit Shikisai-no-oka, beautiful flower garden on a vast hill. Then drive to Blue pond. Take a little walk and enjoy the magnificent view. After that visit Shirahige falls and finally to Tokachidake Bogakudai observation, enjoy the view of Tokachi mountain range and a panoramic view of Asahikawa and Furano. Even if it is closed on my calendar, Monday and Saturday

Niseko area from/to New Chitose Airport（1-9pax.）

4 hours

Arrange a shuttle service between New Chitose and Niseko by private car. When picking you up from or to New Chitose airport, your exclusive driver will wait for you at the arrival gate or a designated place.

1day tour from Asahikawa to Biei and Furano

8 hours

Starting from Asahikawa , you can visit Patchwork hills, Blue pond, Tomita lavender farm, Furano winery and Furano cheese factory. Enjoy great taste of dairy products and vast nature view of Hokkaido only with your travel members!! Up to 3 members, a small 4 seater car will be used and more than 4 members, a wagon car will be used.

From Asahikawa to Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu & Lake Toya

10 hours

Enjoy a long drive with a vast view. First you can visit a sunflower park until（ the mid-Aug.), next, Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu where you can see active volcanic areas, Hell valley and mud pools. Lastly visit Lake Toya. You can take a gondola and see a great view from Mt. Usu. Stay in Lake Toya area and enjoy fireworks at night.

Calligraphy experience, Sake tasting and Asahiyama zoo

7 hours

Choose any letters you like. You can even write your name in Japanese or Chinese letters. A proffessional calligraphy teacher will teach you and you can make your original souvenir for yourself. You can learn and have some Sake tasting at a famous Sake brewery and its museum. Enjoy Ramen at Ramen village. Lastly you will visit Asahiyama zoo.

Calligraphy (Experiencia de la caligrafía), Rice field art & deer meat restaurant (not included)

4 hours

Why don't you write your name in Japanese? A professional calligraphy teacher will teach you how to write your name or any Japanese words you like. Make your own souvenir. View a unique artwork made by rice plants. Enjoy deer meat for lunch (not included) at a restaurant where you cannot find easily in Hokkaido)

Day Trips from Hokkaido

Aomori

Sapporo

Hakodate

Reviews

Venny T.

5 / 5

Jul 13, 2024

“ Excellent Guide!! ”

Kumiko is great. We book 2 days tour with Kumiko and she is an excellent guide. I highly recommend her. Thank you Kumiko for the excellent guide.

Kumiko N.

Thank you for your kind review for our tour! It was also my pleasure we could spend wonderful days together and really appreciate to meet such a fantastic family like you all! Warmest regards Kumiko

Debra C.

5 / 5

May 5, 2024

“ A wonderful guide for Hokkaido ”

We had a wonderful time with Kumiko for two days. She showed us around in Sapporo for one day and in Otaru for another day. We not only enjoyed her knowledge about both cities and Hokkaido, but also the conversation and her energetic and joyful personality. She hikes and skies too and can guide you from cities to the mountains in four seasons!

Kumiko N.

Thank you very much for your fantastic review for our tour.It was my great pleasure that I also enjoyed the conversation with both of you 2, such intelligent and thoughtful persons.And you 2 taught and encouraged me a lot without many words.Thanks again for this precious meeting! Best regards Kumiko

Marie V.

5 / 5

Feb 4, 2024

“ Our van/driver was excellent ”

Our van/driver came on time, in fact earlier than our 9:00 am meeting. He had a clear sign with my name on it. He was respectful. He was a good and safe driver. The van was clean. Even if we trekked in snow, after every stop, we would return to a cleaned up van.

Tr taxi R.

We’re so grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review. Have a wonderful day!

Angelie R.

5 / 5

Dec 25, 2023

“ Great service! ”

Thanks to our guide who was very accomodating and considerate. We had to extend for another hour to enjoy our tour and there were no problem extending. Thanks again!

Tr taxi R.

Thank you so much for the feedback! We're so happy to have you as a customer and hope to see you again soon!

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