Spectacular Japan | Hokkaido | Hokkaido Government Building

Hokkaido Old Government Building Cross through time and space in the midst of reinforced concrete. About five minutes away from Sapporo Station. The European-style building with red brick Baroque style that stands out in the towering skyscrapers is it. It was the location of the highest administrative agency during the period when Hokkaido was under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the past, also known as the Old Government Building of Hokkaido or the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, or simply referred to as the Red Brick due to its appearance, which symbolized Sapporo and even Hokkaido in the past. It has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property of Japan. Currently, the Hokkaido Government Office Building houses the Hokkaido Archives and the Hokkaido Historical Gallery, which are open to the public for free. (The building is currently undergoing renovation and is expected to be completed in March 2025.)