Top 8 Government Buildings in Hokkaido, Japan

December 7, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
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1. Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

6 Kita 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0003 Hokkaido +81 11-204-5019 http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/sm/sum/sk/akarenga.htm
Excellent
26%
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53%
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20%
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4.0 based on 2,131 reviews

Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

Reviewed By PeterthePauper - Ulsan, South Korea

Whereas in other seasons the building may be framed by a sea of different hues, visiting in January, the colourful building stands out against a monochromatic background of a grey sky and a blanket of fresh snow. The Former Hokkaido Government Office Building is nicknamed "Akarenga", which literally means "Red Brick", for obvious reasons. Although there is currently no entry to the building itself, whilst it undergoes a long-term restoration, you are free to wander the grounds at will. Look out for the informative signboard near the entrance to the grounds which summarises the history of the Old Red Brick building over the following time periods:- 1869 : Launch of the Hokkaido Development Commission, 1888 : Completion of Red Brick Government Building, 1909 : A Domeless Red Brick Government Building, and 1968 : The Red Brick Building in the Modern Era. The same informative signboard contains a couple of factoids in addition regarding the Red Star ("Goryosei" - five pointed star) on the roof, and the 2.5 million red bricks used in its' construction. I was quite fascinated by the level of protection given to trees and shrubs to prevent them from being damaged by the weight of snow. Worthwhile and fascinating visit in this winter landscape!

2. Obihiro City Hall

7-1 Nishi 5jominami, Obihiro 080-8670 Hokkaido +81 155-24-4111 http://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/
Excellent
15%
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Obihiro City Hall

3. Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence

16 Kita1jyonishi Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001 Hokkaido +81 11-611-4221 http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ss/tsh/koukan/gkoukan.htm
Excellent
25%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 53 reviews

Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence

4. Abashiri Prison

Sancho, Abashiri 093-0088 Hokkaido
Excellent
22%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Abashiri Prison

5. Otaru City Hall

2-12-1 Hanazono, Otaru 047-8660 Hokkaido +81 134-32-4111 https://www.city.otaru.lg.jp/
Excellent
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33%
Satisfactory
67%
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3.5 based on 6 reviews

Otaru City Hall

6. Kamingu Hall

114-1 Kitamachi, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun 078-1744 Hokkaido +81 1658-2-2371 https://www.town.hokkaido-kamikawa.lg.jp/section/kyouiku/d57c9r0000000pbc.html
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100%
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Kamingu Hall

7. Shironukacho Public Hall

1-1-21 Higashi 3 Jominami, Shiranuka-cho, Shiranuka-gun 088-0303 Hokkaido +81 1547-2-5555 http://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/section/kyoiku/shakai/qvum4j00000002mp.html
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Shironukacho Public Hall

8. Shirasagi Town Social Welfare Center

1-1-18 Higashi 3 Jominami, Shiranuka-cho, Shiranuka-gun 088-0303 Hokkaido +81 1547-2-2287 http://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/section/kyoiku/shakai/qvum4j00000002f0.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
100%
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Shirasagi Town Social Welfare Center

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