Summary
Hokkaido will hold free tourism education workshops and guided family monitor tours in Sapporo on four days in August 2026.
Hokkaido will run a free tourism education program in Sapporo on August 1, 2, 4 and 5, 2026, combining a student workshop with guided family monitor tours of major city attractions.
What happened
The program is part of a tourism education initiative supported through Hokkaido’s accommodation tax. The morning workshop, titled OSHI Sapporo Map, will invite students to work with illustrators to create a map of places they recommend in Sapporo.
The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Hokkaido Government Red Brick Office building. It is open to students from the fourth year of elementary school through the third year of junior high school, with a capacity of 40 participants.
Family monitor tours
Afternoon monitor tours will run from 12:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the same four dates. Each route focuses on a different aspect of Sapporo, including history and culture, food production, landscape design and hospitality. Scheduled destinations include the Historical Village of Hokkaido, the Sapporo Beer Museum, Moerenuma Park, the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market area and Jozankei Onsen.
- Participation is free.
- The tour capacity is 30 people, including parents or guardians.
- Elementary school students must participate with a parent or guardian.
- Tour participants must also attend the morning workshop.
- The application deadline is July 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., unless places fill earlier.
Why it matters
The project gives young residents a role in identifying and communicating Sapporo’s tourism appeal. It also provides Hokkaido with feedback from families visiting a range of cultural, food and outdoor attractions.
For international readers
The published eligibility is based on Japanese school grades. Families seeking information about language support or participation conditions should confirm details with the organizer before applying.
Source: Hokkaido Tourism Organization
Source Details
| Source | Hokkaido Tourism Organization |
|---|---|
| Original Title | “いつもの札幌”が旅になる！みんなでつくるOSHI札幌MAP！＆親子モニターツアー |
| Original Published | 2026-07-17 |
| Region | Sapporo |
| Target Reader | travelers |
| Review Status | needs_review |
| Risk Level | normal |
| Original Source | Hokkaido Tourism Organization |
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