Hongō Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo

What it is

• A museum dedicated to sculptor Shin Hongo.
• Opened on June 29, 1981.
• Established from Hongo's donated atelier, land, and works.

What to see

• Main building displays works by Shin Hongo.
• Front garden is a sculpture garden.
• Memorial hall shows Hongo's plaster prototypes and oil paintings.
• Exhibits include Hongo's tools and daily necessities.

When to go

• Annual Snow Sculpture Exhibition is held in winter.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.