Japan · Museum

8.5-Hour Sapporo History Tour with Beer Museum Tasting

8 Hours Round trip from Konopporo-53-2 Atsubetsuchō Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore over 50 authentic buildings from the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods at the Historical Village of Hokkaido
02 Walk through themed zones representing traditional town, fishing village, farm, and mountain life
03 Discover Hokkaido's natural history and biodiversity through interactive exhibits at the Hokkaido Museum
04 Learn about the culture and traditions of the indigenous Ainu people through original artifacts and displays
05 Visit Japan's oldest beer brewery at the Sapporo Beer Museum and trace the history of beer in Hokkaido
06 Enjoy a guided beer tasting featuring three varieties, including Sapporo Black Label, Sapporo Classic, and Kaitakushi Beer

Embark on an enriching 8.5-hour group tour through Sapporo to uncover the cultural and historical heart of Hokkaido. Walk among over 50 preserved buildings at the Historical Village that showcase life during the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods. Dive into Hokkaido's natural history and indigenous Ainu culture at the interactive Hokkaido Museum. Conclude your journey with a guided visit to the Sapporo Beer Museum, where you will learn about Japan's brewing legacy and enjoy a tasting of three distinct Sapporo beers.

Conclude your journey with a guided visit to the Sapporo Beer Museum, where you will learn about Japan's brewing legacy and enjoy a tasting of three distinct Sapporo beers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Sapporo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

8.5-Hour Sapporo History, Museum and Beer Tasting Tour

Begin the tour in central Sapporo. Meet your local guide at a designated point and receive an introduction to Hokkaido's cultural heritage and historical landscape.
Visit the Historical Village of Hokkaido. Explore over 50 authentic buildings from the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods. Walk through four themed zones: Town, Fishing Village, Farm Village, and Mountain Village. Learn about the lives of Japan's early settlers in Hokkaido. Step inside preserved homes, schools, stores, and official buildings, and experience daily life from a bygone era in a natural, open-air setting.
Explore the Hokkaido Museum. Discover prehistoric life with full skeleton reconstructions of ancient animals. View traditional Ainu artifacts and learn about their indigenous culture. Engage with interactive displays about Hokkaido's ecology, human development, and cultural history, and gain insight into the evolution of the island's society and environment.
Enjoy a lunch break. Dine at a nearby restaurant or museum cafe (meal not included), and choose from local specialties or light refreshments.
Tour the Sapporo Beer Museum. Visit Japan's oldest beer brewery and learn about the origins of Sapporo Beer. Walk through exhibits showcasing the Meiji-era Kaitakushi Brewery history. See historical brewing equipment, vintage posters, and company milestones. Take part in a tasting session of three beers: Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label, the Hokkaido-exclusive Sapporo Classic, and Kaitakushi Beer, brewed from the original 1876 recipe.
Return to Sapporo City. Reflect on the day's discoveries of history, culture, and craftsmanship. The tour concludes at the original meeting point with lasting impressions of Hokkaido's heritage.