Hōheikan

The Hoheikan presents a combination of American architectural elements with European-style columns and a prominent balcony set against white exterior walls.

Built in 1880 as a hotel by the Hokkaido Development Commission, the wooden structure first stood at Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-chome before its relocation to Nakajima Park in 1958.

The building received the designation of Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1964, marking its significance in preserving Meiji period Western-influenced architecture.

The museum opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with admission fees of 300 yen for individuals and 270 yen for groups of twenty or more visitors.

The ceiling decorations incorporate Japanese maple leaves and peony motifs, while the exterior features ultramarine blue trim derived from lapis lazuli minerals.

Location: Chuo-ku

Inception: November 1880

Website: https://s-hoheikan.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 43.04627,141.35258

Latest update: May 16, 2025 19:59