Hokkaido Prefectural Library

Hokkaido Prefectural Library is an information center housing books, periodicals, and digital materials across multiple floors. The building offers reading and research spaces organized to serve different visitor needs.

The library was founded in 1926 and became an important knowledge center for the Hokkaido region. Throughout the 20th century, it played a central role in storing and sharing regional information.

The library holds a dedicated collection about Hokkaido's development and regional traditions that visitors can explore. This gathering of materials helps people understand the history and characteristics of the northern island.

Visitors can bring their own materials or access digital resources available through the KinoDen e-library system for remote reading. It helps to check in advance which digital services match your research needs.

The library maintains a special database with information about individuals connected to Hokkaido throughout history. This collection allows visitors to discover genealogical and historical details about people in the region.

Location: Ebetsu

Inception: November 25, 1926

Address: 北海道江別市文京台東町41

Website: https://library.pref.hokkaido.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.06961,141.50058

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07