Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office)

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Affectionately known as the "Red Brick Office," the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building is a beautiful, historic structure built in 1878 in the American Neo-Baroque style. Its dignified and elegant appearance, constructed using approximately 2.5 million bricks, commands an overwhelming presence in the heart of central Sapporo. Following a major renovation project, the building celebrated its highly anticipated grand reopening in the autumn of 2025. Inside the newly transformed interior, visitors can now deeply explore Hokkaido's rich history and culture. With beautiful seasonal flowers and a tranquil pond gracing the front gardens, it is a premier highlight of Sapporo tourism where historical romance perfectly blends with urban nature.

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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

Sapporo Tourism Association

Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office)

Address
1 Kita 3-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8588 Japan
Website
https://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/
Operator
Sapporo City

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