Hakodate City Central Library

Hakodate City Central Library is a public library near Goryokaku housing approximately 680,000 items, including books, digital collections, and materials focused on Hokkaido's regional history. The facility contains multiple departments and specialized reading areas to serve various research needs.

The library's origins trace back to 1907 when a society library opened at Okada Kenzo's residence. The current building completed in 1916 was one of the earliest reinforced concrete structures constructed in Hokkaido.

The Takuboku section honors the poet Ishikawa Takuboku through a dedicated collection of his works and personal papers. Visitors interested in Japanese literature find themselves drawn to this space to explore his poetic legacy.

The facility is easily accessible and offers open-access digital archives with materials on Japanese studies for both researchers and casual visitors. It is helpful to check opening hours and any access requirements in advance, as these may vary seasonally.

When the building opened in 1916, it was among the earliest reinforced concrete structures on the entire island of Hokkaido. This early adoption of modern construction techniques makes it architecturally noteworthy.

Location: Hakodate

Inception: November 27, 2005

Address: 北海道函館市五稜郭町26-1

Website: https://hakodate-lib.jp

GPS coordinates: 41.79831,140.75350

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05