Hokkaido · EVENING EXPERIENCES
The 8 evening experiences below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the island. Prices, durations and one standout note on each, so you can decide over breakfast and book by lunch.
Search for deer and fox under Shiretoko’s stars on a small-group night drive with searchlights, a guide, pickup, and free cancellation.
“Not much to see except a few deers and need to haunt for them. Hard to see. Not recommended. Better to spend on the guided walks or cruise”
See Sapporo’s top night views from Mt. Moiwa and Asahiyama Memorial Park on a private 2.5-hour trip with transfers included.
“Very convenient way to go see the two best night views in Hokkaido. Those budget conscious can probably DIY the trip though - as taxis are everywhere and a cable car ticket only costs $21. Having a local taxi driver drive and guide us is helpfRead more”
See Lake Shikotsu’s ice sculptures and glowing caverns on a four-hour evening tour from Sapporo, with shared transport included.
“A great ice festival to visit if you're in Sapporo for the snow festival. We went there at night when all the ice sculptures were beautifully lit up and it was really impressive. Great place to take the kids, highly recommend it!”
Spend 13 hours from Sapporo visiting Asahiyama Zoo, then watch sunset from GARINKO GO III as it cuts through Okhotsk drift ice.
Explore Susukino after dark with an English-speaking guide, Nikka Bar, ramen, Genghis Khan, a Ferris wheel, and Sapporo night views.
“My wife + I were in Tokyo-Kyoto+lastly Sapporo. Fantastic trip w/our adult married daughter + husband. After they took off,my wife + I hopped on a plane to Hokkaido. Sapporo night life was a surprising night. Our guide, Okuyama Tomoyuki ( Read more”
A private Sapporo taxi tour pairing Royce chocolate, autumn foliage, Sea of Japan views, and sunset with an English-speaking guide.
“The Royce Chocolate town was very informative and impressive. Aki-san was very kind and helpful with excellent command in English. Koto-san, our driver also very kind and offer to take us to Hokkaido University to see the yellow GinkRead more”
See Sapporo by night from Mt. Moiwa and TV Tower, then enjoy drinks and dinner on a practical four-hour evening tour.
“It was a very nice evening introduction to Sapporo during our very short stay in Hokkaido. Both guides were fantastic in showing us around the town.”
Snowshoe through Sapporo’s quiet winter forest after dark, enjoy a city view, hot coffee, hotel pickup, and a private nature guide.
“This was a wonderful snowshoe trek to escape the crowds to enjoy a peaceful nighttime view of Sapporo. Mr. Miyakawa was friendly and easy to talk to about the features of the trail and activities in Sapporo. The coffee break midway through was a delight. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Sapporo during the wintertime.”