Itinerary

1. 8.5-Hour Sapporo Historical and Cultural Tour – Itinerary Highlights

   • Begin the tour in central Sapporo.
     Meet your local guide at a designated point.
     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.
     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.
     Gain insight into the evolution of the island’s society and environment.

   • Enjoy a lunch break.
     Dine at a nearby restaurant or museum café (meal not included).
     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.
     Taste Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label.
     Sample the Hokkaido-exclusive Sapporo Classic.
     Enjoy the Kaitakushi Beer, brewed from the original 1876 recipe.

   • Return to Sapporo City.
     Reflect on the day's discoveries of history, culture, and craftsmanship.
     Tour concludes at the original meeting point with lasting impressions of Hokkaido’s heritage.