Campus & facilities
As one of Japan’s leading research libraries, the Hokkaido University libraries hold approximately 3.70 million books and journals, including a unique collection of materials focused on the northern region. To raise the standard of academic communication, we continue to increase our electronic collection and develop our institutional repository. With a seating capacity of over 1,500, our libraries continue to play a vital role as places of learning.
Note: Library hours vary depending on the time of year. Please check the library’s website for further information.
Read from global.hokudai.ac.jp on 30 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.