Museum sights in Sapporo
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Tokei-dai
This clock tower was constructed in 1878 and has now become the symbol of Sapporo and a useful landmark for visitors. It's not particularly stunning, but you can wander around a small museum of local history. It's open daily (except Monday).
The clock tower was renovated in 1998, although the clock itself did not need repairs. Two generations of the Inoue family have voluntarily kept it in meticulous working order - allegedly, the clock has never missed tolling the hour in over 120 years.
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Salmon Museum
Half aquarium, half museum, the interesting salmon museum is a tribute to one of the world's most delicious fish. It's located across the street from the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum. Check out over 20 different species of salmon in varying stages of development. Salamanders, turtles and frogs are on display as well. Great place to go with kids.
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Hokkaidō Museum of Literature
This offers viewers the opportunity to see the private side of many of Japan's famous novelists, primarily those with a Hokkaidō connection. Letters, memorabilia, books and short films all help viewers understand why these writers have earned a place in the canon of Japanese literature. English signage is limited.
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Ainu Association of Hokkaidō
Located just across the street from Sapporo's impressive botanical gardens and museum, the association has an office and a display room of robes, tools and historical information.
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Hokkaidō Museum of Modern Art
There is a comprehensive collection of modern works by primarily Japanese artists. Special exhibitions feature a variety of foreign and native artists. Enter by 16:30.
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Toyohira-gawasake Kagakukan
This museum is a tribute to one of the world's most delicious fish. Check out more than 20 species of salmon in varying stages of development, as well as a few odd salamanders, turtles and frogs. Bring the kids! It's in Makomanai Park near the Olympic stadium. Take the subway to Makomanai Station, then board any bus to Kyogijo bus stop (15 minutes, ¥200). From here it's a five-minute walk.
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Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
Housed in the ski-jump stadium built for the Sapporo Olympics, this highly amusing museum includes a computerised ski-jump simulator that allows you to try your skills without potentially breaking every bone in your body. Even if you do land a few virtual jumps, a chairlift ride to the launch point of the actual ski jump used in the 1972 games should serve as a quick reality check. To reach the museum, take the Tozai line to Maruyama, and then take exit 2 for the Maruyama bus terminal. Next, take bus 14 to Okurayama-iriguchi (15 minutes, ¥200); from here, it's a 10-minute walk uphill to the stadium.
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Hokkaidō Ritsukindai- bijyutsukan
A comprehensive collection of modern works by primarily Japanese artists. The museum is a few blocks north of Nishi-18-chōme station (exit 4) on the Tozai line.
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Hokkaidō Ritsubun-gakukan
This museum offers the opportunity to see the private side of many of Japan's famous novelists, primarily those with a Hokkaidō connection. Letters, memorabilia, books and short films all help viewers understand why these writers have earned a place in the canon of Japanese literature. The museum is scenically located in Nakajima park in the southern district.
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