A secret base for enjoying the Asahikawa area to the fullest | OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts | Hokkaido

"Asahikawa Declares itself a Ski City"

Asahikawa is an area that powder-loving skiers and snowboarders will want to visit at least once. It's home to the wild Mount Asahi and Mount Kuro of the Daisetsuzan mountain range, and there are also several convenient ski resorts, such as Kamui Ski Links, within an hour's drive

Hoshino Resorts OMO 7 Asahikawa, which opened in Asahikawa in 2018, has proclaimed itself a "Ski City Declaration." The resort is promoting an initiative where guests can stay in Asahikawa for an extended period and enjoy not only skiing but also sightseeing, gourmet food, and other aspects of city life

Four reasons why Asahikawa is a worthy ski city

Based in Asahikawa offers several advantages over ski trips where you stay near a ski resort:
1. You can enjoy the "culinary delights" of the approximately 2,000 restaurants in the city center. 2.
There is a wide variety of ski resorts you can access, so you won't get bored even on a long stay.
3. You can flexibly choose the ski resort with the best conditions according to the weather and snow conditions of the day.
4. On days when the weather is bad and you can't go skiing, you can enjoy plenty of sightseeing and other activities in the city.

Access to Asahidake, Kamui, and Santa Present Park

Access to nearby ski resorts will become dramatically easier in the 2020-21 season. A free shuttle bus will now operate four times a day to Santa Present Park, the city ski resort closest to Asahikawa and famous for its night skiing. Last season, there was only one bus per day, but now there are four buses per day to Kamui Ski Links and three buses per day to Asahidake in Daisetsuzan. What a convenient change!

This means that if you take the first flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa, you'll be able to ski on the day of your arrival. After skiing to your heart's content at Kamui Ski Links, the largest ski resort in northern Hokkaido, you can move on to Santa Present Park and enjoy night skiing while taking in the beautiful night view of the city

[Free Shuttle Bus]
① Daisetsuzan Asahidake: 3 trips per day
② Kamui Ski Links: 4 trips per day
③ Santa Present Park: 4 trips per day
Period: December 12, 2020 - March 28, 2021 (tentative)
Price: Free (for hotel guests only)

OMO7 Asahikawa Exclusive "Kamui Ski Links & Santa Present Park Common 1-Day Lift Ticket" Luxury Ladder Tour

With multiple ski resorts within an hour's drive of Asahikawa city center, one of the attractions of Asahikawa as a ski city is the ability to hop between resorts in a single day. This season, a new common one-day lift ticket is available exclusively for guests staying at OMO7 Asahikawa, allowing access to both Kamui Ski Links and Santa Present Park! You can enjoy

"ski hopping" from Kamui Ski Links to Santa Present Park
, or choose your ski resort based on the weather and snow conditions, allowing you to fully experience the charm of a ski city.

Period: December 11, 2020 - March 28, 2021 (tentative)
Price: Kamui Ski Links 1-day ticket + Santa Present Park night ticket 4,500 yen (tax included)
Kamui Ski Links 4-hour ticket + Santa Present Park night ticket 4,200 yen (tax included)

OMO Base: A free space where travelers and locals can connect」

The OMO Base at OMO7 Asahikawa is packed with features that connect the city with the snowy mountains, and travelers with locals. The lobby is home to a cafe, shop, a "Neighborhood Map" corner full of local information that OMO7 Asahikawa is proud of, a relaxing library, a free lounge, and more, creating a variety of ways to have fun and gather

Enjoy socializing at the "SNOW BUM Lounge"

A stylish lounge where skiers and snowboarders can casually mingle has opened at the OMO Base of OMO7 Asahikawa. It features an information board showing the current weather and snow conditions, as well as an exchange notebook where anyone can freely share information, providing important information that will help you gauge the conditions of the ski resort

Also, continuing from last season, there will be a permanent "WAX BAR" where you can choose from 30 types of snow wax to suit the snow quality and temperature. Drinks are also served at the counter in the OMO Cafe & Bar

Continuing unique services

OMO7 Asahikawa's unique service, the "OMO Rangers," will also continue. "OMO Rangers" are town heroes whose mission is to raise the spirits of travelers. The "Snow Maniacs' Bar Tour" led by OMO Rangers, who are familiar with local gourmet food and après-ski spots, looks like it will be fun. OMO Rangers will take you to popular local bars where skiers and snowboarders gather. It's fun to make friends to ski with while traveling

◆ OMO Rangers' "Snow Enthusiast's Favorite Bar Tour"
Period: December 11, 2020 - March 31, 2021
時間：19:00 出発
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included, meals not included)
Reservations: Up to the day before via the OMO7 Asahikawa official website (https://omo-hotels.com/asahikawa/)

Also, keep an eye out for "Today's Neighbors."
Staff from local neighborhoods and outdoor shops around Asahikawa will set up pop-up shops at OMO Base and hold talk sessions where they'll share their experiences of skiing in Asahikawa and the allure of skiing. You might even find some local snow gear, thanks to the knowledgeable shop staff!

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Guided ski and snowboard tours

This is a completely private tour where you can fully enjoy the ski resort together while receiving a lecture from a guide that is suited to your level. There are three types of tours available at Kamui Ski Links and Daisetsu Asahidake

Period: From the opening day of the surrounding ski resorts until March 31, 2021
*Tours to Daisetsuzan Asahidake are scheduled to run until around May.
Price: From 16,000 yen (tax included)
Reservations: Up to the day before via the official website of the outdoor shop "i GATE IKEUCHI EXIT asahikawa" inside OMO7 Asahikawa (https://rental-igate.mps20.info/asahikawa_a/reserve/)

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An exquisitely compact and cozy guest room

OMO7 Asahikawa offers a variety of rooms and accommodation packages designed to "elevate your travel experience."
The rooms are compact yet functional and comfortable, with ample storage space and internet access. In addition to guest rooms for 1-2 people that are convenient for long-term stays, a major renovation in April 2020 added new rooms perfect for families and groups of 2-5 people: "Superior Rooms," "Family Rooms," and "Double Rooms."

Basic facilities and services are also available

A wide range of services are available to ensure a comfortable skiing experience. It's a skier-first base that will make you want to stay here for an extended period of time

- Fully equipped drying room
- Luggage storage & changing room use (available before check-in and after check-out)
- High-spec gear rental (Asahikawa-based snow brand "FIELD EARTH")
- Waxing service (for a fee) available at the outdoor shop "i GATE IKEUCHI EXIT asahikawa" inside OMO7 Asahikawa - Coin laundry
available on-site for worry-free long-term stays
- Sauna available even after check-out

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A new working style that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic is "workation." Now, OMO7 Asahikawa is making it possible for skiers and snowboarders to stay in Asahikawa, work remotely, and enjoy a few runs in the early morning, night skiing, and Hokkaido powder on weekends—a dream work-life balance for them.

It's called the "Dream Remote Study Plan." The plan is available from December 11, 2020 to March 31, 2021, and while a 15-night stay would normally cost from 120,000 yen per night for one person, it's available from a remarkably low price of 45,000 yen. If you're someone who can work fully remotely, OMO7 Asahikawa is definitely worth considering.

The teleworking environment is also impeccably prepared. The OMO Base and guest rooms are equipped with comfortable Wi-Fi of over 50Mbps and power outlets. There is also a convenient meeting room for video conferences, and the "Book Tunnel" lined with books is a relaxing space where you can concentrate on your work. There is also a free coffee service during breaks. Being able to change your workspace depending on your mood and purpose of the day, whether it's your room, lounge, cafe, or library, ensures excellent work efficiency

Now is the time to enjoy this dream work-life. If you have the chance, why not give it a try?

*The information posted is from December 2020