Hokkaido Museum of Literature (北海道立文学館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A prefectural facility standing among the trees of Nakajima Park (中島公園) that introduces writers and works connected with Hokkaido. The exhibits centre on text, but special exhibitions on children's literature are sometimes held, and children may come across a story they already know. The halls are quiet and air-conditioned, making this a comfortable place to spend the morning before the sun grows strong. After viewing the exhibits, you can walk on to the next destination through the shade of Nakajima Park. Learning that a book you have read was set in Hokkaido changes how the town you live in looks, if only a little.

Tips

Opening hours, closing days and admission fees change depending on the exhibition, so check the official guidance. The halls are a place for quiet viewing, so promising not to run beforehand is reassuring. There are restrooms inside the building and within Nakajima Park. Ask at the reception desk whether pushchairs may be used.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. The quiet period just after opening allows an unhurried look.

Access & map

1-4 Nakajima Koen, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 064-0931