Miyanomori International Museum of Art, Sapporo

The Miyanomori International Museum of Art is an art museum in Sapporo with multiple gallery spaces dedicated to contemporary works. Its collections focus on Japanese and international art objects spanning diverse media and periods.

The museum opened in 2006 and quickly became a leading institution for contemporary art in the Hokkaido region. Its founding helped position Sapporo as an important art center in northern Japan.

The museum displays works by Japanese artists from the post-war period, with a particular focus on photography and conceptual approaches to art. The exhibitions reveal how the artistic scene in Hokkaido developed and connect local creators with international contemporary practices.

The museum has clear opening hours and sits in a neighborhood well-connected to other attractions in the city. A visit typically lasts several hours depending on how thoroughly you want to explore the exhibitions.

The museum holds an exceptionally large collection of photographic works, making it a major hub for this art form. This sets it apart from many other art institutions that treat photography as secondary.

Location: Miyanomori

Inception: 2006

Official opening: April 2006

Opening Hours: 10:30-18:30

Website: http://miyanomori-art.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.05683,141.30256

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01