OMO7 Asahikawa
The OMO 7 Hotel in Asahikawa is a great hotel to use as a base to explore the city of Asahikawa and the various surrounding ski resorts. Owned by Hoshino Resorts, it is well set up during winter with skiers and snowboarders in mind. It has large lounge areas where you can mingle with family and friends, a fantastic breakfast that starts early so you’ll definitely make first lifts, a public bath to relax tired muscles, and shuttles to a few of the nearby ski areas.
Where is the OMO7 Asahikawa Hotel?
The hotel is located in the city of
Asahikawa in northern Hokkaido, about 1km north of the train station. It enjoys a very good position, close to the main restaurant and bar districts.
Shuttles to Nearby Ski Areas
The hotel offers complimentary shuttles to nearby ski areas during winter, for which a reservation needs to be made.
- The shuttle to Kamui Ski Links stops at Santa Present Park Ski Resort on the way. There are a few schedules per day and the first bus gets you to Kamui at 8:40am in time for first lifts.
- There are a few daily shuttles to Asahidake, with the first morning shuttle arriving at approximately 9am.
- There are a few daily shuttles between OMO7 and Pippu Ski Resort. The first morning shuttle gets to Pippu at about 10am (lifts open at 9am).
A complimentary bus is also provided to and from
Asahiyama Zoo, from December to the end of March.
Other Ski Areas Near Omo7 Asahikawa
If you have a car and a sense of adventure, you can explore other ski areas, and the hotel has parking out the back.
Road distances from OMO7 Asahikawa:
Rooms
The hotel offers 12 different room types. Below are the main room types and there is also a bear room, penguin room, and polar bear room, plus three types of suites.
- Studio room – for 1-2 guests, 2 single beds – 18m2
- Superior room – for 2- 3 guests, 2 single beds + sofa – 27-30m2
- Queen room – for up to 2 guests queen bed, 27m2
- Family room – for up to 5 guests – 4 single beds, 1 sofa – 36m2
- Classical family room – for up to 4 guests – 2 single beds + futons on the tatami – 36m2
All hotel rooms have an ensuite bathroom, mini fridge, and TV.
Facilities & Services
OMO7 has comprehensive services and facilities:
- The large lobby has tables and chairs and lounge areas where you can gather with family and friends and enjoy après ski drinks, and adjacent is a library area with tables that are nice in case you need to catch up on a little work.
- Public bath and sauna
- Laundry facilities
- Ice machine, microwave
- Lift ticket sales for some ski areas
- Wax bar where you can use the complimentary wax and equipment for your skis or snowboard
- Ski and snowboard storage
- Car parking for a fee
- Small retail shop with ski and snowboard gear
- Massage services
- Free wifi
Dining & Bar
Breakfast starts early, at either 6am or 6:30am depending on the day, so it aligns well with skiers and snowboarders wanting to make an early start at one of the nearby ski areas. The breakfast buffet has an impressive assortment and includes salads, miso and rice, eggs, sausages, waffles with sweet accompaniments or smoked salmon, juices and coffee.
The OMO Café and Bar is open for lunch, serving sandwiches with Hokkaido produce.
Coffee is available in the lobby.
Dinner is available at the hotel, with a buffet dinner possible if you make a reservation.
There is also a Chinese restaurant and a Japanese restaurant that are available with reservation, at least 3 days in advance.
Alternatively, make the most of the great location of the hotel and go and explore the many restaurants and izakayas near the hotel.
