About this tour
When Mia from our team ran this Sapporo bar hopping tour, we hit three different drinking spots across Susukino and Tanuki-koji—the city's proper nightlife hub. The guide tailors which bars you visit based on what your group's after, whether that's sake, wine, or craft beer. You're looking at three hours of strolling, sipping one drink per venue, and picking through local snacks and small dishes that add up to a proper meal. Hokkaido's got a solid alcohol reputation, and this tour threads you through a slice of it with someone who knows the place.
Highlights
- Guide customises bar selection based on your group's drink preferences
- Three curated stops covering sake breweries, wineries, and craft brewers
- Small dishes at each bar—enough to constitute a full meal
- Local English or Japanese-speaking guide gives Sapporo alcohol context
- Leisurely pace through lively Susukino and Tanuki-koji streets
- One included drink per venue, insurance and GST covered
What to expect
You'll meet your guide and spend the evening walking at a relaxed clip through Sapporo's main nightlife zone. The three bars aren't fixed—your guide will steer you toward spots that match what you've told them you're keen on, whether that's sake heritage, local craft beer, or something else. At each stop you get a drink and a small plate or two; by the third venue you'll have eaten enough to call it dinner. The vibe is low-key social rather than raucous—you're learning how locals approach drinking culture, not doing shots till dawn.
Walking between venues means you'll be on your feet for the full three hours, so wear shoes you're comfortable in. The streets are busy and well-lit come evening, which is part of the appeal. If you've got specific dietary needs or allergies, flag them early—the guide will try to help, but they can't guarantee every ingredient will be screened.
What travellers say
- Guide tweaks bar picks to match your group's drink tastes
- Enough small plates across three stops to feel like dinner
- Learn Hokkaido's thriving alcohol culture from a local
- Social pace—leisurely walks, time to chat at each bar
- Drink, food, insurance, and guide all bundled in price
- Not accessible for wheelchair or stroller users
- Allergy and dietary restriction accommodation not guaranteed
- Three hours on your feet—need comfortable walking shoes
- Additional drinks beyond one per bar cost extra
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well if you want to experience local drinking culture without winging it solo. The customised bar selection means you're not shuffled through tourist traps, and the guide's knowledge of Hokkaido's alcohol scene adds actual context. You'll eat enough to be proper fed, and the pace is social rather than rushed. Decent value with drink, food, and a guide all factored in.
It's not wheelchair or stroller accessible—some venues have steps or tight layouts. If you've got food allergies or strict dietary needs, you'll need to manage risk yourself; the guide can check ingredients, but can't guarantee full accommodation. Late evening in busy bars isn't ideal if you're pregnant or have heart concerns. You're paying extra for any drinks beyond the one per bar, which can add up if your group's thirsty. Peak times (weekends) will be busier. Public transport gets you there, but you'll need to sort your own way to the meeting point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.