Things to do in Sapporo：Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office Building)

Let’s go on a short trip to feel the history

If you look west from Kita Sanjo Dori in Sapporo, you will see the former Hokkaido Government Office main building appearing imposingly at the end. The brick building, nicknamed the “Red Brick Government Building,” is a historic building that served as the prefecture’s government for approximately 80 years until the new building currently in use was built.

 

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Built in 1888 (Meiji 21), it is an American-style neo-baroque building, with distorted glass made in the Meiji era, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time.
The inside of the museum is open to the public for free, and materials tracing the history of Hokkaido are on display, so be sure to stop by.
Don’t forget to check out the surrounding gourmet spots you’d like to enjoy after your walk.
The museum is closed until March 2020 due to renovation work.

 

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The former Hokkaido Government Office is a symbol of Hokkaido that can be enjoyed in every season.

This historic brick building is located in the heart of the city, about a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station, but its beautiful garden allows you to experience the four seasons. It’s a place that you’ll want to visit again and again, as it has a different look each season, with cherry blossoms and lilacs in the spring, lush greenery and lilacs in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall. It is also a popular photo spot among local residents.

 

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Learn about historical buildings built in the Meiji period

The “Old Hokkaido Government Office Building” is made of approximately 2.5 million bricks. The building has a “Goryo star”, the symbol of the Kaitakushi, so be sure to check it out.
When you enter the building, it’s like you’ve traveled back in time! We recommend taking a commemorative photo in the entrance hall with its red carpet. You can also learn about Hokkaido’s history through a diorama that recreates the city of Sapporo during the Meiji period and paintings about the development of Hokkaido. Among them, the 26-division map of Hokkaido created by Takeshiro Matsuura, the father of the name “Hokkaido”, is worth seeing!

 

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Relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery

One of the attractions is that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. Tulips and other flowers will welcome you in the front garden of the building. Mallard ducks and carp can be seen in the pond.

 

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Check out the surrounding gourmet spots too!

There are many gourmet spots around the former Hokkaido Government Office building! In addition to soup curry, sushi, and sweets, there is also a complex with many gourmet spots, so be sure to stop by.

 

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Link：Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office Building)

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