Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Sapporo Station)
Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is a museum in Hokkaido, about 2 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sapporo.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北海道立近代美術館 |
| Location | Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Jūhatchōme Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 535 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 831 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.06028, 141.33039 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://artmuseum.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/knb |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Jūhatchōme Station, about 0.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (北海道立近代美術館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mighishi Kōtarō Museum of Art, Hokkaido – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Sapporo Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shiryōkan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens – Museum, about 1 km away
- Experimental Station for Medicinal Plant Studies, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.