2 hours
Activity Level
★☆☆☆☆

Early Morning “Radio Taiso” at Hokkaido Shrine Exploration


  • Join Maruyama-area locals early in the morning at Hokkaido Shrine for a uniquely Japanese exercise experience

  • Beginner friendly and fun, come join this group that meets every day of the year for "radio taiso" at the start of the day. Follow along, it's simple!

  • A chance to visit Hokkaido Shrine before the crowds, a truly special atmosphere

  • Stroll through Maruyama Park with your guide to enjoy the morning air and learn about the area

  • Then go to a tiny local bakery for freshly baked bread to enjoy in the park before starting the rest of your day




Join an early morning expedition to Hokkaido Shrine with the Sapporo Explorers- living in Sapporo, the Explorer for your tour will be your companion around the city and help you to enjoy the town like a local.
For this special experience, meet with an Explorer early in the morning at the entrance of Maruyama Park. The Explorer will lead you through the quiet park to the grounds of Hokkaido Shrine, where you will join the local radio "taiso" group for their morning exercise.
Radio taiso, which translates to radio calisthenics, are a Japanese group exercise, often used for warming up, that has been around since the 1920s.
Every morning radio taiso groups around Japan gather together to do these exercises at the start of their day. They're easy to follow along with, and a unique way to get moving in the morning!
When finished, explore the quiet grounds of Hokkaido Shrine and hear its history before heading to a secret bakery for a light breakfast!

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Sapporo city

No. e000044 Early Morning “Radio Taiso” at Hokkaido Shrine Exploration

Area Sapporo city
Length 2 hours
Price
  • Group of 2 : JPY13,000 per person
  • Group of 3 : JPY9,000 per person
  • Group of 4 : JPY7,000 per person
  • Group of 5 : JPY5,500 per person
  • Group of 6 : JPY5,000 per person
Season All year round *exc Mondays, Tuesdays, and new year holidays
Group size Minimum: 2 / Maximum: 6
Activity level 1*★☆☆☆☆
Activities
  • 6:15
    Meet your Sapporo Explorer and head to Hokkaido Shrine. Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Maruyama Koen, and from there you will take the path up to the main grounds of the shrine.
  • 6:30-6:45
    Join the radio taiso exercise. It is easy to follow the movements, and welcoming to beginners- leaders of the radio taiso group will stand on the steps of the shrine for you to see.
  • 6:45-7:00
    When you finish your morning calisthenics, take some time to meet members of the radio taiso group! They are eager to welcome you into their morning routine, and would love to talk with you about the history of Hokkaido and Hokkaido Shrine, as well as their group!
  • 7:00-7:20
    After finishing radio taiso, explore the quiet Hokkaido Shrine with your Explorer. They willl tell you the history of Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Shrine.
    • See the shrine without the crowds! It has a special atmosphere.
  • 7:20-7:45
    When finished, walk through the park to a local secret bakery.
    • We will prepare freshly baked croissants, but if you're still feeling hungry follow it up with some more of this locally made delicious bread!
  • 7:45-8:15
    Enjoy fresh baked bread and coffee outside the bakery, or bring it back to Maruama Park to enjoy your breakfast surrounded by the greenery.
  • 8:15
    When finished, your Explorer will lead you back to the entrance of Maruyama Park. Enjoy the rest of your day after this morning adventure!
Meeting point Meet at the entrance to Maruyama Koen
Price includes
[Included]
・Tour Companion
・A fresh baked bread
・Tax

[Not included]
・Personal expenses
・Drinks
・Other breads
Clothing • Clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in
Notes ・Please give us the following information when you send a booking request.
Full Name / Date of Birth / Food restriction of everyone/ Phone number on the day/ Accommodation on the day

[Cancellation policy]
The following charges will apply for cancellations made by customers:
・11 days to 9 days before...20%
・8 days to 2 days before…30%
・One day before...40%
・On the day of the trip before the meeting time...50%
・Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show...100%

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