Most viewed - Former Hokkaido Government Office Building 北海道庁旧本庁舎 |
Built in 1888, the former Hokkaido Government Office Building is one of Hokkaido's most famous buildings at the heart of Sapporo. With its red brick walls, it stands out among Sapporo's more modern buildings.327 views
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and tulips, Sapporo230 views
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The building was akin to Hokkaido's capitol where the governor's office was located. It was used for 80 years. Open 9 am - 5 pm, closed Dec. 29-Jan. 3. Free admission. Near Sapporo Station's south exit and visible from Ekimae-dori road.177 views
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Along the road to the former government building are display panels about Hokkaido's hisotry. Here's one about the early foreigners in Hokkaido.163 views
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Point Zero for Hokkaido's travel distances.161 views
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First floor corridor. Most of the rooms on the 1st floor are closed to the public.153 views
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Nicknamed "Akarenga Chosha" (Red Brick Government Building), a fire in 1909 gutted the interior, but the exterior was little damaged. The building was restored in 1911. 赤れんが庁舎146 views
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Tulips also give a colorful touch to the grounds. In 1968, the building was restored to its original state, and it has been preserved since then. It has an American Neo-baroque style.135 views
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In March 1969, it was designated as an Important Cultural Property. Its 2.5 million bricks were made locally and laid in a French style.135 views
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The interior of the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building is just as dignified as the exterior. This triple-arch staircase is what you first see when you enter the building.123 views
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The second floor has several large rooms. This is the Hokkaido Archives where Hokkaido's historical documents and records are kept.122 views
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and yaezakura cherry blossoms, Sapporo118 views
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The roof has chimney-like ventilation outlets.116 views
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Portraits of past Hokkaido governors. The bottom row are the most recent governors.116 views
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On the right is the entrance to the former Governor's office114 views
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Most of the building materials, stones and wood, were procured from Hokkaido. The building is flanked by yaezakura cherry trees which bloom in early May.113 views
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Adjacent pond and cherry blossoms112 views
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Rear of the triple-arch staircase.112 views
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Cannon balls112 views
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Karafuto/Sakhalin Resource Library112 views
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Poster for the return of the Northern Territories. Her braided hair resembles the northern islands.112 views
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G8 Summit countdown sign111 views
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Inside the former office of the Governor. There's a large conference table and the walls are decorated with portraits of past Hokkaido governors.109 views
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Another room on the 2nd floor shows Hokkaido's international relations with sister states in Alberta, Canada; Massachusetts, USA; and Heilongjiang, China.107 views
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Governor's desk in the governor's former office.107 views
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A stately room. The governor's desk is in the right corner.107 views
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Staircase and G8 Summit sign106 views
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Hokkaido History Gallery includes wildlife exhibit.106 views
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Petition for the return of the Northern Territories. As of late April 2008, over 80.3 million people signed the petition.106 views
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Most of the rooms open to the public are on the 2nd floor.105 views
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Second floor corridor.105 views
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From Alberta, Canada104 views
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Going to the 2nd floor.102 views
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Hokkaido History Gallery occupies another room on the 2nd floor.102 views
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From Massachusetts, USA. The famous Dr. William Clark was from this US state.101 views
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Poster for the return of the Northern Territories101 views
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Red bricks100 views
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Photos of international sister state exchanges.98 views
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There's also the Northern Territories Room with exhibits clamoring for the return of the northern territories (Shikotan, Habomai, Etorofu). now occupied by Russia.96 views
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