Hokkaido Museum of Literature

The Hokkaido Museum of Literature is a dedicated literary institution in Sapporo focused on works from this region. Its collection holds around 260,000 items, spanning novels, essays, poetry, and traditional Japanese literary forms created by authors connected to Hokkaido.

This institution opened in 1995 as the first facility of its kind in Hokkaido dedicated entirely to literature. The founding represented a significant moment in preserving the region's literary heritage.

The museum displays works from authors like Takuboku Ishikawa and Takeo Arishima, who shaped how people understood this region through their writing. Visitors also encounter Ainu folklore collections and children's literature, which represent distinct voices in the local storytelling tradition.

The museum is housed in an accessible building and operates during morning and early evening hours, making it convenient for most visitors. Allow adequate time to walk through the collections at a comfortable pace.

The permanent exhibition arranges around 1,300 items in chronological order, showing how literature from this region evolved from the 1800s onward. This timeline arrangement helps visitors understand how regional writing styles and themes developed over generations.

Location: Chuo-ku

Official opening: September 22, 1995

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: http://h-bungaku.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.04425,141.35617

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08