Sapporo City Archives

Sapporo City Archives is a document repository housed in a converted former school building that spans multiple floors. It preserves municipal records and historical materials that document the city's development.

The city established this archive in 2006 to bring together important administrative records from across Sapporo's history. This step secured the documented past and made it accessible for future research.

The collections here reveal how Sapporo grew and changed over time, showing how people lived in different parts of the city. Photographs and maps tell stories about daily life and the transformation of neighborhoods.

The facility is open on weekdays with regular hours and has research spaces equipped with digital scanning and copying options. Plan time to browse the collections, as some specialized materials may require advance notice.

The building keeps its original school architecture while using modern preservation technology for the documents inside. This blend of historic character and present-day function makes the structure itself part of the history it protects.

Location: 南○条西

Official opening: April 2006

Website: https://city.sapporo.jp/kobunshokan

GPS coordinates: 43.05156,141.35747

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41