Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: 3 Izakayas with Local Guide

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 7

LanguagesEN

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Taste Hokkaido seafood and regional whisky across three hidden izakayas

A 3-hour bar hopping tour through Sapporo's Susukino district, visiting three locally recommended izakayas with a MagicalTrip Certified Guide. You'll taste Hokkaido seafood, 3–4 dishes and 3 drinks, learn about the city's drinking culture, and finish with ramen or a parfait. The guide speaks English and leads small groups; minimum age is 20.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sapporo nightlife and food

Visit 3 local recommended bars
Hop between unique izakayas
Pass by Odori Park
Pass by Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street
Finish with parfait or ramen

The Experience

The tour starts in Sapporo's Susukino neighborhood, where your certified guide leads you into a hidden underground izakaya to begin. You'll order drinks—Hokkaido whisky, beer or sake—and say "Kanpai" with the group as you settle in. The guide picks each bar based on local knowledge, steering you toward spots tourists don't find alone: secret indoor bars tucked into narrow alleys, places where the owner knows the regulars by name. Between stops, you'll pass Odori Park, the central green spine of the city, which stretches 1.5 km from east to west and gives you a sense of Sapporo's layout.

Across the three izakayas, you'll eat 3–4 dishes of fresh Hokkaido seafood—the cold seas around the island are the draw—and drink your way through the local scene. The guide talks about Sapporo's drinking culture and their own favorite spots, so you're learning the rhythms of the neighborhood, not just hopping bars. The pace is built for tasting and talking; you're not rushing. At the end of the night, you'll finish with either a sweet parfait or a bowl of ramen at Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street, depending on how full you are.

Tour photos are included, so you'll have a record of the night. The group stays small, and everyone starts on time—if you're late, you won't be able to join. Public transportation is nearby if you need to get back to your hotel. The tour runs year-round, though Sapporo's climate swings hard: summer highs hit 40°C and winter lows drop to –5°C, so dress for the season.

What’s included

Three drinks (Hokkaido whisky, beer or sake).
3–4 dishes of fresh Hokkaido seafood.
entry to three locally recommended izakayas.
a certified English-speaking guide trained by MagicalTrip.
tour photos.
and a finishing bowl of ramen or a sweet parfait.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by MagicalTrip Inc.

Is this one for you?The tour runs three hours with walking between bars and time spent standing in small izakayas, so it suits someone comfortable on their feet and ready to drink and eat at a social pace. If you want to explore Sapporo's drinking culture without researching bars yourself or negotiating menus in Japanese, the guide handles both.