Hongo Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo
You may have seen a Hongo Shin sculpture before
Dedicated to Hongo Shin (1905–1980), a Sapporo-born sculptor and one of the foremost figures in postwar Japanese public sculpture, this museum stands in a quiet residential district surrounded by seasonal greenery and birdsong.
Across Japan, around 80 of Hongo's outdoor sculptures can be found in parks, plazas, and public spaces. You may have already encountered one of his works during your travels in Sapporo or elsewhere in the country.
The main building features rotating exhibitions from the museum's collection, exploring different aspects of Hongo's life, work, and artistic achievements. Special exhibitions devoted to sculpture and contemporary three-dimensional art are also held throughout the year.
A highlight of the museum is the preserved atelier and gallery once used by the artist himself. Visitors can sit in Hongo's own chair while viewing plaster studies and representative works in a relaxed setting.
Offering both artistic insight and a peaceful atmosphere, the museum is an ideal place to discover the legacy of one of Sapporo's most influential cultural figures.
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- Postal code
- 〒064-0954
- Address
- 北海道札幌市中央区宮の森4条12丁目
- Telephone Number
- 011-642-5709
- Open
- 10:00-17:00
- Closed
- Mondays (exception - open holiday Mondays, then closed the following day), Year-end and New Year holidays
- Car Park
- 10 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 5 minutes from Nishi 28-chome Subway Station
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* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
