Explore Susukino and Tanuki-koji with a local guide on a three-hour bar-hopping tour. Visit three bars, enjoy one drink per stop plus snacks, and learn the stories behind Sapporo’s drinking culture.
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Neon washes the street in electric color as you meet your guide beneath the Sapporo TV Tower, breath visible on cooler nights, umbrellas clicked shut on rainy ones. The group steps off into Susukino’s alleys where signs call and laughter spills from open doors — three handpicked stops in three hours, each with a drink and a snack to sample the city’s alcohol culture.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking and standing; suitable for most travelers who can walk short city distances and climb a few steps.
Wildlife
History
Susukino became Hokkaido’s primary nightlife district in the late 19th century and expanded through the 20th century into the dense arcade and bar network seen today.
Conservation
Respect local businesses by minimizing noise, avoiding litter, and declining single-use plastics; follow guide instructions to reduce crowding and impact.
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Bring ID
You must carry valid photo ID — bars will check age before serving alcohol.
Pace your drinks
Alternate alcoholic drinks with water and eat the included snacks to avoid overindulgence on a compact tour.
Carry small bills/IC card
Some smaller bars prefer cash or IC transit cards for quick purchases and tips.
Wear sturdy shoes
Expect short walks and venues with stairs or narrow entrances; comfortable footwear helps you move easily.
Valid Photo ID
Required at venues to verify legal drinking age.
Comfortable walking shoes
Cobblestones, alleys, and short walks between stops make stable footwear useful.
Cash or IC transit card
Useful for quick purchases, tipping, or transportation when cards aren’t accepted.
Warm jacket or compact umbrella
Winter brings snow and wind; an umbrella helps on rainy spring or summer nights.
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