Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

For nearly 80 years, it was the base/center for Hokkaido’s politics and was commonly-known as the Red Brick Building. Come and learn about Sapporo in the Meiji Era.

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This government building served as the base and center of Hokkaido’s politics for almost 80 years until the current municipal office was built. Commonly-known as the Red Brick Building, this architecture was made of 2,500,000 bricks. The window glasses with distortion and American Neo Baroque style architecture radiate the history and nostalgia.

Next to the Red Brick Building, there are remains of the Development Commissioner's office which contributed much to Hokkaido’s industries. The commissioners such as Capron and invited foreign engineers introduced farming, manufacturing, railroad, and other technologies.

The former Hokkaido government office is also known for its rich nature - cherry blossoms and lilacs in spring, vibrant greens in summer, and fall foliage. Before the building, tulips and other flowers are planted in the front yard, and the scenery including the pond is quite picturesque.

Highlights

  • The former government office, known as “the Red Brick Building” is made of 2.5 million bricks.
  • Next to the Red Brick Building, the remains of the former Sapporo Development Commissioner’s office stand which contributed much to the development of Hokkaido’s industries in the Meiji Period.
  • The surrounding area of the front yard provides adorable nature with trees and flowers in each season.

Photos

  • The red bricks and American Neo Baroque style architecture add dignity and elegance to the exterior (Currently blocked off and cannot be viewed)

    The red bricks and American Neo Baroque style architecture add dignity and elegance to the exterior (Currently blocked off and cannot be viewed)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

A

We do not have staff who can speak foreign languages but we have pamphlets in English, Chinese, Korean and Russian, Refer to the website for details:
Introduction page of the Red Brick Building (General Affairs Department, General Affairs Division)

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

We are currently closed for renovation and do not have a free Wi-Fi. We have not decided yet whether to provide free Wi-Fi after the renovation or not.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

How long will it be closed?

A

The former government office (the Red Brick Building) will be closed for renovation until 2025. For details, refer to the link below:
https://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/sm/gzs/fm/akarengarenewal/top.html

Reviews

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  • Alex Wu

    這是象徵北海道與歷史&建築採用美國新巴洛克式建築風格的紅磚建築🏘️好漂釀👍

Details

Name in Japanese
北海道庁旧本庁舎
Postal Code
060-0003
Address
6chome, Kita3jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Telephone
011-204-5019
Closed
New Year’s holiday period (closed until March 2025)
Hours
8:45am - 6:00pm
Admission
Free
Directions
8 min. walk from JR Sapporo Station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)