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Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature

📍 414 Minami 12-jo Nishi 6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Sapporo
Category
Museum
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
414 Minami 12-jo Nishi 6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Coordinates
43.0445, 141.3513

Introduction

The Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature opened in 1998 in memory of Junichi Watanabe (1933-2014), the Naoki Prize-winning novelist born in Hokkaido. Designed by Tadao Ando beside Nakajima Park, it displays his handwritten manuscripts, books and materials from each era, with a library, café and underground concert hall for exploring the world of The Lost Paradise.

✨ Highlights

1
Tadao Ando design
A building by Tadao Ando beside the greenery of Nakajima Park.
2
Manuscripts and books
Handwritten manuscripts, books and materials from each era of his career.
3
Permanent and themed rooms
A permanent display on the second floor plus special themed rooms.
4
Library
A complete set of his works alongside his favourite books.
5
Underground hall
An underground concert hall with a branded piano for talks and concerts.
6
By Nakajima Park
Next to Nakajima Park and the Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara.

🛈 Practical Info

→Closed：Mondays (next day when Monday is a holiday), plus year-end and New Year
→Note：Last entry 30 minutes before closing; group rate 400 yen for 20 or more

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:30-18:00
Wednesday9:30-18:00
Thursday9:30-18:00
Friday9:30-18:00
Saturday9:30-18:00
Sunday9:30-18:00

Winter to 17:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult500 yen
Child300 yen (HS/Univ), 50 yen (ES/JHS)

Under ES free

Transportation

Subway

Namboku Line, Nakajima Koen Station (Exit 3), about 8 min on foot

Bus

Streetcar Nakajima Koen-dori stop, about 3 min on foot

💡 Tips

• 9:30-18:00 from April to October; 9:30-17:30 from November to March.
• 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for high-school and university students, 50 yen for younger pupils.
• About 8 minutes on foot from Nakajima Koen Subway Station.
• Next to Kitara concert hall; plan a concert on the same day.
• Four free parking spaces, limited.
• Telephone 011-551-1282.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:30-18:00; Wednesday: 9:30-18:00; Thursday: 9:30-18:00; Friday: 9:30-18:00; Saturday: 9:30-18:00; Sunday: 9:30-18:00; Winter to 17:30

How much is the admission for Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature?

Adult: 500 yen; Child: 300 yen (HS/Univ), 50 yen (ES/JHS); Under ES free

Any practical tips for visiting Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature?

9:30-18:00 from April to October; 9:30-17:30 from November to March. 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for high-school and university students, 50 yen for younger pupils.

How long should I spend at Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

How do I get to Watanabe Junichi Museum of Literature?

Subway: Namboku Line, Nakajima Koen Station (Exit 3), about 8 min on foot; Bus: Streetcar Nakajima Koen-dori stop, about 3 min on foot