Sightseeing
Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence
📍 Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence, Sapporo, Japan
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Introduction
The Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence in Chūō, Sapporo, is a Western-style building completed in 1936, originally a reception house of the Mitsui zaibatsu, now used for official hospitality. Its architecture and garden blend Western and Japanese elements; the garden opens free in the foliage season.
✨ Highlights
1
Mitsui reception
A 1936 zaibatsu reception house.
2
East meets West
Western halls with a Japanese garden.
3
Autumn garden
The garden opens free during foliage.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Kita 3 Nishi 6, Chūō, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
→Time needed：About 1 hour (garden)
→Admission：Free garden (in season)
💡 Tips
• The building is usually closed; the garden is the draw.
• Foliage peaks mid-to-late October.
• Near the old Hokkaidō Government Office.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence?
The building is usually closed; the garden is the draw. Foliage peaks mid-to-late October.
