Kitajima Saburo Museum

The Kitajima Saburo Museum is a biographical museum in Hakodate that displays materials from the career of this prominent Japanese musician across two floors. The modern building is located near Hakodate Bay and contains photographs, personal objects, and items related to his performances and recordings.

The museum was founded in 2002 to document the legacy of Kitajima Saburo, an influential performer from a neighboring region of Hakodate. Its creation reflected national recognition of this musician as an important figure in Japanese entertainment history.

The museum presents materials about Kitajima Saburo's role in shaping modern Japanese music and how his work influenced musicians across generations. You can see how his songs became part of daily life for many people in Japan.

The museum is open to visitors daily and features a modern layout that is easy to navigate across two levels. Its location near Hakodate Bay makes it accessible and provides a pleasant setting for your visit.

The museum features a robot called Robo Sabu-chan that performs movements and sings one of the musician's most famous songs. This interactive element creates an entertaining addition to the traditional exhibition materials.

Location: Hakodate

Inception: December 23, 2002

Official opening: December 23, 2002

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00

Phone: +810138263600

Website: http://kitajima-museum.jp

GPS coordinates: 41.76673,140.71318

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47