Former Hokkaidō government office building
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The former Hokkaidō government office building (北海道庁旧本庁舎 Hokkaidōchō kyūhonchōsha?) is the American-neo-baroque-style structure constructed in 1888 as a base of former Hokkaidō administration. The nickname is "Akarenga" or Red Brick. It is the symbol of Hokkaidō and designated as one of Japanese important cultural properties in 1969.
It is located in North 3 West 6, Chūō ward, Sapporo city , Hokkaidō prefecture, Japan.
[edit] Facilities
- The Archives of Hokkaidō
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- Main office
- Reading room
- Exhibition room - Visitors can see unique historical records related to the development of Hokkaidō.
- Gallery of Hokkaidō's history - Branch exhibition room of the Historical Museum of Hokkaidō
- Karafuto/Sakhalin Related Resource Library - Exhibition about the relation between Hokkaidō and Karafuto/Sakhalin.
- Tourist information room
- Governor's former office
