Hakodate Museum of Art, Hokkaido

The Hakodate Museum of Art is an art museum located in Hakodate that displays works by southern Hokkaido artists, East Asian art collections, and contemporary pieces featuring letters and symbols. The galleries are organized into distinct sections that allow visitors to explore different artistic traditions and styles.

The institution opened to the public in 1986 as a cultural facility dedicated to preserving and presenting regional artistic traditions in Hokkaido. Its establishment marked an important moment for recognizing the contributions of southern regional artists.

The museum displays works by artists from the southern Hokkaido region, reflecting local artistic traditions and how creators have shaped the area's cultural identity. Visitors can see how these artists have responded to the region's landscape and history through their personal styles and chosen subjects.

The museum is open daily and visitors should plan to spend at least one to two hours exploring the different galleries. It is easy to reach and has clear signage and information materials available for guidance.

The museum houses a specialized East Asian calligraphy collection that visitors often overlook while focusing on regional artist displays. This section offers an unexpected perspective by showing how letter forms and brushwork traditions connect different artistic cultures.

Location: Hakodate

Inception: April 1986

Official opening: September 23, 1986

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: 09:30-17:00

Phone: +81138566311

Website: https://artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hbj

GPS coordinates: 41.79342,140.75464

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05