EXPLORETime Out Tokyo · 03 Sept
A giant Poké Ball hotel is opening in the forests of Hokkaido this September
Executive Brief
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A specialized hospitality development featuring guest accommodations designed as large-scale Poké Balls will debut in Hokkaido's forest region this September. The project introduces a unique, IP-driven experiential lodging concept to the Northern Japanese market.
- 01New experiential hotel opening in Hokkaido forest locations during September 2026
- 02Architecture and design centered on an immersive oversized Poké Ball concept
- 03First-of-its-kind hospitality offering integrating popular media intellectual property in Japan
- 04Strategic expansion of niche tourism assets within the Hokkaido wilderness sector
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This one-of-a-kind stay lets you spend the night inside a giant Poké Ball