Sapporo Buried Cultural Property Center

Sapporo Buried Cultural Property Center is an archaeological research facility in Chuo Ward that preserves discoveries from excavation sites across the city. The collection includes artifacts, maps, and exhibitions documenting findings from different locations and time periods.

The center opened in 1991 and became the main institution for managing archaeological records from the earliest human settlement through the Ainu period. It documents the long timeline of human presence in the region.

The exhibition displays pottery from different periods, stone tools, and models showing how settlements developed in the former Kotoni River area. Visitors can see how people organized their living spaces across these different eras.

The center is located at Minami 22-jo Nishi 13-chome and is easily accessible from the Chuo Library Mae tram stop. Planning your visit during regular weekday hours is helpful for exploring the full collection.

The center features an interactive area where visitors can handle pottery replicas and use touchscreen displays to explore daily life during the Jomon period. These hands-on activities let visitors experience ancient ways of living directly.

Website: http://city.sapporo.jp/kankobunka/maibun

GPS coordinates: 43.03014,141.34103

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40