Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara

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As the Hokkaido’s first dedicated concert hall, Kitara is the home of the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra. It is sited in Nakajima Park, which juxtaposes green-rich nature with the bustle of the Susukino shopping area. The building’s walls are all decorated with glass, and on its marble floor are three striking white marble sculptures. Located both inside and outside the building, they comprise the work “Sokyo” by the sculptor Kan Yasuda from Bibai, Hokkaido. The sculptures lead visitors into the hall featuring many trees, which symbolize Hokkaido’s conifer forests. Very rare sound equipment and concrete sound mirrors, which create Kitara’s uniquely soft yet deep acoustics, hang from the ceiling of the hall.

Address: Nakajima Koen 1-15, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Tel: 0081-011-5202000

Website: http://www.kitara-sapporo.or.jp/