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

Using Asahikawa as your base offers the following benefits that are different from ski trips where you stay near a ski resort:
1. You can enjoy the charm of food at approximately 2,000 restaurants in the city center. 2.
There is a wide variety of accessible ski resorts, so you won't get bored even if you stay for a long time.
3. You can flexibly choose the ski resort with the best conditions depending on the weather and snow quality of the day.
4. On days when the weather is bad and you can't go skiing, you can still enjoy sightseeing 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 times a day
2. Kamui Ski Links 4 times a day
3. Santa Present Park 4 times a day
Period: December 12, 2020 to March 28, 2021 (planned)
Fee: Free (limited to hotel guests)

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 from Asahikawa city, one of the attractions of the ski city of Asahikawa is the ability to visit multiple ski resorts in one day. This season, a new one-day lift ticket is available exclusively to guests staying at OMO7 Asahikawa, allowing you to visit two ski resorts: Kamui Ski Links and Santa Present Park! Not only can you

"ladder ski" from Kamui Ski Links to Santa Present Park
, but you can also choose your ski resort based on the weather and snow quality, allowing you to fully enjoy the charms of this ski city.

Period: December 11, 2020 - March 28, 2021 (planned)
Price: Kamui Ski Links 1-day ticket + Santa Present Park night ticket: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Kamui Ski Links 4 hours + 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 Ranger's "Snow Buffet Bar Tour"
Period: December 11, 2020 - March 31,

Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included, meal not included)
Reservations: Reservations must be made on the OMO7 Asahikawa official website ( https://omo-hotels.com/asahikawa/ ) up to the day before.

Also worth checking out is "Today's Neighbor."
Local residents and staff from outdoor shops around Asahikawa will set up shop at the OMO base and hold a talk session to talk about the appeal of skiing in Asahikawa. You might even be able to get your hands on some local snow goods, 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 date of nearby ski resorts until March 31, 2021
*Tours of Asahidake in Daisetsuzan are scheduled to run until around May.
Price: From 16,000 yen (tax included)
Reservations: Reservations can be made up to the day before on the official website of the outdoor shop "i GATE IKEUCHI EXIT asahikawa" in 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 to "raise the excitement of your trip."
The rooms are compact but functional and comfortable with storage space and internet access, and include guest rooms for 1-2 people that are convenient for long-term stays. Following a major renovation in April 2020, new rooms were added, including "Superior Rooms," "Family Rooms," and "Double Rooms," perfect for families and groups of 2-5 people.

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

・Drying rooms available
・Luggage storage and changing rooms available (available before check-in and after check-out)
・High-spec gear rental (Asahikawa-based snow brand "FIELD EARTH") ・
Waxing service available (fee required) at "i GATE IKEUCHI EXIT asahikawa," an outdoor shop within OMO7 Asahikawa
・Long-term stays are also possible with the hotel's coin laundry
・Sauna available for use even after check-out

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"Workation" is a new working style born amid the COVID-19 pandemic. OMO7 Asahikawa now offers a dream work-life balance for skiers and snowboarders: staying in Asahikawa, working remotely, catching a few early morning runs, skiing at night, and enjoying Hokkaido's powder snow on the weekends.

It's called the "Dream Remote Study Plan." The plan runs from December 11, 2020, to March 31, 2021. For a 15-night stay, the usual rate starts at ¥120,000 per night per person, but you can get an exceptionally low rate starting at ¥45,000. If you're comfortable working remotely, OMO7 Asahikawa is well 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 the information as of December 2020.