Hongō Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo, Biographical and art museum in Miyanomori, Japan
The Hongō Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture is an art institution in Miyanomori that displays over 1,800 works created by the sculptor. The collection spans sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, and calligraphic pieces that document different phases of his artistic practice.
The museum opened in 1981 after Sapporo city received the artist's studio, gallery, and works as a donation in 1979. This founding preserved an important body of modern Japanese sculptural work for future generations.
The museum's name honors the sculptor whose practice bridges traditional and modern Japanese sculptural forms. Visitors encounter personal possessions and studio tools that reveal how the artist worked and developed his ideas over decades.
The museum sits in a residential neighborhood and is easily accessible on foot from nearby bus stops. Plan enough time to view the extensive collection properly, and note that opening hours may vary by season.
The museum building was constructed next to the artist's original studio, which remains partially accessible to visitors. Architect Yoshiya Tanoue designed the structure to maintain continuity between the historical workspace and the modern exhibition space.
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