Sapporo private car tour: Takino Cemetery & Hokkaido Shrine

Takino Cemetery has Moai statues and a giant Buddha head you won't find anywhere else in Hokkaido.

A private car tour of Sapporo with hotel pickup, visiting Takino Cemetery (home to Moai statues and a Buddha sculpture), Hokkaido Shrine, Shiroi Koibito Park's chocolate factory, and lunch at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. The itinerary is flexible, and you can swap stops if shopping doesn't appeal to you. Tours run 6 to 8 hours depending on which vehicle and route you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sapporo sightseeing by private car

• Depart from Sapporo at 9:00
• Visit Takino Cemetery (Moyai and Buddha)
• Visit Hokkaido Shrine
• Lunch at Sapporo Fish Market (Jyogai)
• Tour Shiroi Koibito Park (Chocolate Factory)
• Shop at Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kita-Hiroshima
• Return to Sapporo hotel drop off

The experience

You start from your Sapporo hotel at 9:00 and travel by private car to Takino Cemetery, where the Moai statues and hillside Buddha are the main draw. Unusual sculptures that mark it as a power spot year-round. From there, the route moves to Hokkaido Shrine, then to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market for lunch where seafood from across Hokkaido is on offer. The afternoon takes you to Shiroi Koibito Park, a popular stop where you can tour the chocolate factory and pick up souvenirs. If shopping isn't your priority, you can request a different location instead.

The vehicle options range from a standard Hiace van to a Crown sedan or an Alphard with an attendant, so you can choose based on group size and comfort level. The driver helps with photography and can adjust the day to fit what matters to you. Drop-off is back at your hotel around 5:00 PM, though the autumn red leaf tunnel route runs slightly later. All transportation is included. Meals and entry fees are separate.

What’s included

• Private car transportation from your hotel.
• visits to Takino Cemetery with Moai statues and Buddha sculpture, Hokkaido Shrine, Shiroi Koibito Park's chocolate factory, and Sapporo Central Wholesale Market for lunch (meal cost separate).
• driver assistance with photography.
• flexible itinerary adjustments if you prefer to skip shopping stops.

Options for this experience

6 options

CrownUp to 3 per booking · 09:00Upper-class option for up to 3 people, pickup is included

HiaceUp to 8 per booking · 09:00Mitsui Outlet Park, 8-hour duration, pickup is included

AlphardUp to 5 per booking · 09:00Mitsui Outlet Park, includes pickup

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Red Leaf Tunnel in AutumnUp to 8 per booking · 09:00Autumn-only option, 9 hours, for 1 to 8 people, pickup is included

Alphard with attendantsUp to 4 per booking · 09:00Shopping trip to Mitsui Outlet Park with an assistant who helps with your tour, pickup is included

Hiace with attendantsUp to 8 per booking · 09:00Shopping trip to Mitsui Outlet Park with an assistant who helps with your tour, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Private car means you travel at your own pace without a guide narrating, and the flexible itinerary lets you swap stops based on what interests you: useful if shopping holds no appeal or if you want more time at a particular site.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's actually inside Shiroi Koibito Park?

Shiroi Koibito Park centers on a chocolate factory where you can watch production and buy sweets and souvenirs. It's one of the most popular shopping stops in Hokkaido, though the tour can skip it if you'd rather visit another site.

Can I change the itinerary if I don't want to go to the outlet mall?

Yes, the itinerary is flexible. If you don't need to shop at Mitsui Outlet Park, you can request a different location instead, and the driver will adjust the day accordingly.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market (Jyogai) is built into the schedule, though you pay for your meal separately. The market specializes in seafood from across Hokkaido.

Which vehicle should I pick?

A standard Hiace works for small groups. An Alphard or Crown offers more comfort and space. If you want an attendant to help with luggage or other needs, you can add one to either the Hiace or Alphard.

Is there an autumn red leaf tunnel route?

Yes, an autumn-exclusive itinerary includes Takino Susuran Park and the Hiraoka Jugei Center's red leaf tunnel instead of the outlet park, with the same core stops at Takino Cemetery, Hokkaido Shrine, and Shiroi Koibito Park.