Izakaya Hopping with a Certified Sake Expert in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Izakaya Hopping with a Certified Sake Expert in Sapporo, Hokkaido
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10 meals
Eat and drink like a local in Japan’s northernmost capital, Sapporo! Explore the city’s gourmet scene with an izakaya connoisseur in a tour designed according to your preferences.
Highlights
Customize your tour with a certified sake navigator and local foodie guide
Taste five or more dishes and up to four drinks at three handpicked Sapporo izakayas
Explore hidden restaurants, bars, and food stalls off the tourist trail
Ask your guide questions to make the most of your Hokkaido experience
Choose a flexible meeting point in Sapporo for your convenience
10 meals
Experience Details
Sapporo is a city synonymous with cold beer, rich ramen, and some of the freshest seafood around, living up to its reputation as a prime food destination.
With ramen, oden, sushi, and oysters on the menu, the culinary options are endless.
Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about a thing because Shun, your expert host, will design the perfect introduction to Hokkaido’s capital tailored to your tastes.
Whether you're craving a steaming bowl of Sapporo miso ramen or a rice dish topped with the finest seafood from Nijo Market, Shun will guide you through a memorable food adventure.
During this experience, you'll visit three hand-picked izakayas, each chosen based on your preferences. As you sample decadent local dishes, you’ll get to know Shun, enjoying drinks and laughs along the way.
From fresh seafood to local sake tastings to hearty bowls of ramen or onigiri, every stop will offer something unique and delicious, crafted just for you.
Shun is a certified sake navigator who’s lived in Sapporo for over 30 years. Having visited more than 1,000 izakayas, his local expertise ensures a tour that’s as personalized as it is unforgettable. Simply let him know what you'd like to eat, drink, or experience, and he’ll work his magic, designing a perfect itinerary just for you.
For the best experience, it’s recommended to book this early in your trip so you can get insider tips, suggestions, and recommendations for the rest of your time in Sapporo and throughout Hokkaido.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so in the "notes" section at the time of booking
- Infants under 2 years of age can participate with a parent or guardian
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The exact meeting point will be arranged upon booking and after taking your requests and preferences into account.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
The northern island prefecture of Hokkaido offers a beautiful natural landscape whose diverse environment produces high-quality local meat, vegetables, and seasonal seafood to create regional cuisine and famous dairy products.
Shun was very eager to share his love and passion for Japanese alcohol. I was particularly happy to learn local way of drinking Sake with Dashi. This is the type of experience I am looking for and ...read more
Shun has incredible taste in food and has a deep knowledge about sake. I was the only person in this tour and he was able to tailor the tour to my requests. I asked to try some sake and eat what th...read more
Would highly recommend Shun, he took myself and my two friends to local izakaya and sake bars that we would have missed on our own. Very friendly, saved some recommendations for the future, and eve...read more
I had a great experience with Shun. It was on a Monday so I was the only patron, but Shun was in great spirit and catered the experience solely for me. We went around to 3 local spots, which I woul...read more
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I customize the foods and drinks on this tour?
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