Sapporo Education and Culture Hall

The Sapporo Education and Culture Hall is a performance venue in central Sapporo with a main hall seating approximately 1,100 people and a smaller hall with 360 seats. The building also contains multiple seminar rooms designed for various performances and events.

The building opened in 1977 and was designed by Yoshiya Tanoue, a prominent architect from Hokkaido. Its creation reflects Sapporo's commitment to developing cultural institutions during that period.

The venue hosts traditional Japanese performances throughout the year, including Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki, and Bunraku productions. Visitors can experience these classical art forms that remain central to Japan's cultural life.

Booking the halls requires entering a public lottery system approximately one year before your intended performance date. Planning well in advance is essential if you want to secure a spot for your event.

A Japanese yew tree on the grounds was planted by the Crown Prince during his visit and has grown alongside the building over the years. The red brick structure stands next to the former Sapporo Court of Appeals, creating a historical pairing in the city center.

GPS coordinates: 43.05953,141.33694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02