Shiryōkan, History museum in Ōdōri Nishi, Japan.
The Shiryōkan building combines reinforced concrete, brick, and local Sapporo soft stone in its construction, displaying a mixture of Japanese and Western architectural elements.
Built in 1926 as the Sapporo Court of Appeals, the structure became the first building in Hokkaido to receive recognition as a Tangible Cultural Asset.
The criminal court exhibition room, restored in 2006, presents the Japanese judicial system through preserved courtroom settings and historical documents.
Located within a 5-minute walk from Nishi juitchome Station on the Tozai Line, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The building maintains a mini gallery space where exhibitions require artwork loading during opening hours, with applications accepted one year in advance.
Location: Ōdōri Nishi
Inception: August 1926
Architects: Ministry of Justice
Official opening: November 3, 1973
Made from material: reinforced concrete, brick, Sapporo soft stone
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-19:00
Website: http://s-shiryokan.jp
GPS coordinates: 43.05853,141.33747
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:54
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