Property Details: OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts

Discover the Best of the City with the Concept "Enjoy 120% of Hakodate!"

OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts officially opened its doors on July 6, 2024. Located just a five-minute walk from Hakodate Station and situated along a historic shopping street, the hotel serves as the ideal base for exploring the city. Under the concept "Enjoy 120% of Hakodate!", the property offers an immersive experience that covers everything from famous seafood and mountain night views to the hidden gems of the local neighborhood.

Concept: "Enjoy 120% of Hakodate!"
Hakodate is a renowned port city surrounded by the sea on three sides, offering abundant seafood throughout the seasons. As Japan's first international trading port, it maintains a unique cityscape filled with historic architecture and a spectacular night view from Mount Hakodate. OMO5 Hakodate aims to showcase the city's well-known attractions alongside deeper, local favorites—such as the 70-year-old Hakodate Free Market and lively street food stalls—ensuring guests experience the very best of the city from morning until late at night.

A Breakfast Buffet Celebrating Fresh Port City Seafood

The hotel’s breakfast buffet features a vibrant array of Japanese and Western dishes, with a primary focus on fresh local seafood. At the "Seafront Five Stars" live kitchen—designed in the shape of the Goryokaku fort—chefs prepare five signature items:

• Seafood Donburi: Customizable bowls featuring seasoned vinegared rice and fresh toppings.
• Seafood Grill: Fragrant, charcoal-grilled seasonal seafood and vegetables.
• Sushi: Fresh selections highlighting the natural flavors of the fish.
• Shio (Salt) Ramen: A savory noodle soup with a rich broth made from kelp, shellfish, crab, and chicken.
• Ika-meshi: Hakodate’s soul food—squid stuffed with rice—provided by the famous Abe Shoten.

The dining area is designed to reflect the local sea, featuring squid-ink dyed art boards and fishing-net lighting.

Seamless Sightseeing with Exclusive Guest Shuttles

OMO5 Hakodate offers two dedicated bus services to enhance the guest experience.

• Hakodate Shuttle Bus (Complimentary)
  
  Running approximately every hour, this loop bus connects the hotel to major sites including the Hakodate Free Market, Bay Area, Motomachi, Mount Hakodate Ropeway, and Goryokaku. The bus features deep-dive neighborhood information recorded in collaboration with students from the local Hakodate Nishi High School broadcasting club.
• Mount Hakodate Night View Direct Bus (Paid)
  
  This daily service takes guests directly to the summit of Mount Hakodate, bypassing ropeway wait times. An OMO Ranger accompanies the tour to provide expert commentary on the history and geography of the area.

OMO Base: A 24-Hour Public Space

The OMO Base is a versatile public space featuring the OMO Cafe & Bar, a shop, and the Go-KINJO Map. The interior incorporates retro elements like brick pillars and interior elements reflecting the flickering lights of offshore fishing boats, complemented by stained-glass lighting. This retro-inspired space features artistic touches and various seating arrangements, providing a comfortable environment for guests to plan their travels, rest between walks, or relax after viewing the night scenery from Mount Hakodate.

Local Rhythm Night: "Hakodate Night View Time"
Every evening, the OMO Base is illuminated by stained-glass lights representing the colors of the city. Guests can enjoy two varieties of "Sparkling Melon Soda" or soft-serve ice cream while listening to the gentle sounds of a hand-cranked organ. This organ, originally built for the Goryokaku Tower and dormant for five years, was restored by hotel staff to bring music back to the community.

Natural Hot Springs: Amber-Colored Waters

The guest-only bathhouse features a 100% natural, free-flowing hot spring. The sodium-chloride strong salt spring (pH 6.8) is characterized by its brownish-red, iron-rich water, which is known for its excellent heat retention. The facility includes outdoor "pot baths" (tsubo-yu) and both dry and mist saunas.

Go-KINJO: Discover the Heart of the Neighborhood

The "Go-KINJO" service helps guests immerse themselves in the local community through two main components.

• OMO Ranger (Local Guide) Activity: "The Hakodate Market Tour"
  OMO Rangers lead guests through the 80-year-old Hakodate Market, known as the "Citizens' Kitchen". Guests can interact with shopkeepers, sample freshly prepared seafood, and receive expert tips on the catch of the day.

• Go-KINJO Map (Local Guide Map)
  Located in the OMO Base, this map features "deep" information not found in typical guidebooks, such as local-favorite restaurants and hidden gems in the back alleys.

Guest Rooms Inspired by Hakodate’s Charm
The hotel offers 245 rooms across 12 types, all designed for guests to relax without shoes. Concept rooms feature wall art of the Mount Hakodate ropeway and headboards depicting the city’s night view.

OMO House
These rooms include kitchens, making them ideal for families, groups, or long-term stays. Guests can purchase local ingredients to cook and enjoy in the comfort of their room.

Property Overview
Location: 24-1 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063
Rooms: 245 (Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00)
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station
Official Website: https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/omo5hakodate/

About OMO Brand
City tourism hotel to discover the wonders of the city
OMO is a city tourism hotel in a convenient city-center location, perfect for exploring the deep, urban culture. We consider the city centered around the hotel to be part of our resort, offering a variety of options to see, eat and shop. With the cooperation of the local community, city-lovers can get an insight into culture through our original tours and maps; sharing locals’ all-time favorites to hidden gems only with you! 

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About Hoshino Resorts
Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 65 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand "HOSHINOYA," hot spring ryokan brand "KAI," countryside resort hotel brand "RISONARE," city tourism hotel brand "OMO," free-spirited hotel brand "BEB," mountain hotel brand "LUCY" or other unique lodgings.