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.329 views
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and tulips, Sapporo234 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.180 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.166 views
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Point Zero for Hokkaido's travel distances.163 views
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First floor corridor. Most of the rooms on the 1st floor are closed to the public.157 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149 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.139 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.138 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.126 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 This is the Hokkaido Archives where Hokkaido's historical documents and records are kept.126 views
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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building and yaezakura cherry blossoms, Sapporo121 views
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The roof has chimney-like ventilation outlets.120 views
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On the right is the entrance to the former Governor's office118 views
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Portraits of past Hokkaido governors. The bottom row are the most recent governors.118 views
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Poster for the return of the Northern Territories. Her braided hair resembles the northern islands.118 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.116 views
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G8 Summit countdown sign116 views
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Adjacent pond and cherry blossoms116 views
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Karafuto/Sakhalin Resource Library116 views
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Rear of the triple-arch staircase.115 views
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Cannon balls115 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.111 views
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Governor's desk in the governor's former office.110 views
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Hokkaido History Gallery includes wildlife exhibit.109 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.109 views
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Staircase and G8 Summit sign108 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.108 views
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A stately room. The governor's desk is in the right corner.108 views
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Most of the rooms open to the public are on the 2nd floor.107 views
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Second floor corridor.106 views
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Poster for the return of the Northern Territories106 views
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Going to the 2nd floor.105 views
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From Alberta, Canada105 views
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Hokkaido History Gallery occupies another room on the 2nd floor.105 views
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From Massachusetts, USA. The famous Dr. William Clark was from this US state.104 views
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Red bricks103 views
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Photos of international sister state exchanges.99 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.98 views
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