Explore Otaru's history and experience Sapporo's exciting nightlife

Sapporo in Hokkaido is a vibrant city, especially the Susukino area, which is one of the most attractive "nightlife areas" in Hokkaido. In addition, Otaru, which has a romantic canal and classical European historical architecture, has a rich history and culture as well as beautiful natural scenery, attracting many travelers to visit.

Aiming at the high-end tourism market in Japan, Hoshino Group and Starlux Airlines have jointly created the "Japan All Routes" autumn and winter flight and hotel free tour. Among them, Hokkaido, which is very popular with tourists, has launched OMO5 Otaru and OMO3 Sapporo Susukino for five days and four nights at a super preferential price of NT$32,300, and an exclusive ramen coupon is also given away, which is very suitable for arranging a Hokkaido free tour in the coming winter.

Otaru: Walk along the canal and explore the local history of Otaru

Otaru, with its romantic canal and classical European historical architecture, has attracted many travelers with its rich history, culture and beautiful natural scenery. Otaru was once the most important international trade port in northern Japan, which also gave it the title of "Northern Wall Street". Many classical buildings with European style, such as banks, trading companies and warehouses, have been left behind, forming a unique urban landscape. The Otaru Canal is the symbol of Otaru. Walking along the canal, you can appreciate the historical buildings along the coast and the cruise ships on the canal, and feel the romantic atmosphere of Otaru.




If you want to experience the charm of Otaru, you might want to stay at "OMO5 Otaru by Hoshinoya Group". As a new light luxury brand under the Hoshinoya Group, OMO's main theme is "an urban tourist hotel that takes you to discover the new charm of the city". Accommodation is not just a place to sleep for one night, but it takes you deep into the local area and explores the local culture through accommodation. In addition to the "OMO Base" space designed with the tourist characteristics of each city, travelers can also find the "Kinjo Nearby Map" in the lobby, which lists various specialty shops and food information around the hotel. In addition, it also provides unique activities that are combined with surrounding attractions and businesses and are not found in travel books. The "OMO Ranger" will take you deep into the alleys to explore the local secret base for delicious food and fun. "OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Group" consists of two buildings. One is the South Building, which was renovated from the old Otaru Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It retains the original retro style and details, and deliberately retains the coat racks, spiral staircases, corridors and lighting used by the old Otaru Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past, so that guests staying in the hotel can also feel the historical charm in person. The guest rooms are mainly decorated in dark wood colors, which also echo the retro atmosphere of the entire building.



The other building, the North Building, is modern and contemporary, emphasizing functionality. Not only is the lighting design brighter, but the rooms also provide small sofas and round tables, giving the overall atmosphere a more modern feel. No matter which style of room you choose, you can enjoy the hotel's thoughtful services, such as free music box rental, ski equipment drying room and shuttle bus, so that travelers who want to experience the fun of skiing can easily go to the ski resort.



The OMO Ranger tour is also a must-do when staying at OMO. You can follow a professional guide to explore the various hidden attractions and food in Otaru. OMO Ranger will take you to visit Otaru's historical sites, the "Temiya Line Site", an important railway site that once transported coal and seafood from Otaru to Mikasa, and a list of locals' favorite ramen shops, allowing you to discover the unknown side of Otaru. In addition, the hotel also has a dedicated "Nearby Map" that introduces various good places around the hotel, allowing you to freely arrange your itinerary.




If you want to taste Otaru's delicacies, the restaurant of OMO5 Otaru Hotel offers exquisite Spanish cuisine. The most popular dish is the herring seafood rice. Although Hokkaido's herring catch is the largest in Japan, it is not popular because of the large number of bones. OMO5 Otaru has specially developed a special cooking method to soften the bones thoroughly, which has become the signature of the hotel. In addition, the fusion of local characteristics and Spanish cuisine is also a major feature. For dinner, you can enjoy seafood risotto and baked eggs. For breakfast, in addition to the famous churros, there are also dishes bought from the traditional market every day and local family-style breakfasts, such as fried squid and seaweed soup, which are all must-try delicacies.




OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Group
Address: 1-6-31, Ironai, Otaru City, Hokkaido

Sapporo: A paradise for night owls, a guide to Hokkaido nightlife

Sapporo in Hokkaido is a vibrant city, especially the Susukino area, which is one of the most attractive "nightlife areas" in Hokkaido. There are countless bars and other entertainment venues here, allowing you to enjoy the fun of nightlife. Susukino is also a paradise for gourmets, with a variety of restaurants and izakayas, allowing you to taste the specialties of Hokkaido. After dark, when giant advertising light boxes such as NIKKA whiskey and Kirin Ichiban Squeeze beer illuminate the entire street, Susukino is like a magical city "awakening" from the darkness, allowing you to feel the vitality and charm of Sapporo.



If you want to experience Sapporo's nightlife, then "OMO3 Sapporo Susukino by Hoshino Group" is your ideal choice. "OMO3 Sapporo Susukino", which opened in early 2022, is located in the heart of Susukino, a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station. There are many food restaurants open until late at night around it, such as Genghis Khan BBQ restaurants, dessert shops, bakeries, etc., allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of Sapporo at any time.




There is a "GO-KINJO MAP" in the hotel lobby, which introduces the recommended food, shopping, attractions and other places near the hotel. The hotel also has a 24-hour self-service store "Food & Drink Station", which provides a variety of food and drinks, from snacks, drinks, ice cream, local specialty products to bread, sandwiches, alcohol, and appetizers. You can eat, work, and rest here, enjoying a quiet and comfortable space. At 6 pm every day, there is also a "Susukino Food Conference" in the lobby, allowing you to learn about Sapporo's food culture and specialty stores in 15 minutes.





If you want to experience Sapporo at night, there are many Japanese-style bars worth trying, where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks while admiring the city lights. Here are some recommended places to visit in Sapporo at night:

1. Go to the original Sapporo Ramen Yokocho and enjoy famous ramen restaurants

"OMO3 Sapporo Susukino by Hoshino Group" is located near the first-tier ramen battleground "Omo3 Sapporo Ramen Yokocho" in Sapporo Susukino. There are many unique ramen restaurants in this small street. They are open from dusk to dawn, making it the first choice for many locals for late-night snacks. For example, "Shimijimi" is famous for its clam soup, and "Baikensha" is famous for its rich miso ramen. These are all popular famous restaurants. Guests staying at OMO3 Sapporo Susukino by Hoshino Hotels will receive three ramen redemption coupons and can freely choose three ramen shops to taste half a bowl of ramen. Guests who use the redemption coupons can also enjoy the "OMO3 Sapporo Susukino Ramen Bowl" specially prepared by the store.

2. Taste the adult-style sundae

The "Sundae" (締めのパフェ) is a unique food culture of Sapporo people, which means ending a day of work or party with a bowl of sundae. This custom originated from the rich fruits and milk in Hokkaido, allowing dessert chefs to use their creativity to make a variety of sundaes. At first, bars in the Susukino district offered this dessert to attract customers. Later, it gradually became popular, and some stores even specialized in selling "Sundae". Next time you come here to drink, you might as well use this sundae as a perfect ending.



3. Explore the mysterious food paradise hidden underground

If you want to explore the most authentic nightlife charm of Susukino, why not join the underground food exploration tour led by OMO Ranger and visit Sapporo's most historic underground food street "Susukino 0-Banchi"! Hidden in the underground floor, "Susukino 0-Banchi" has about 30 small shops with different styles, from high-end restaurants opened by the boss who was once a hotel chef to traditional Japanese bars that have been in business for more than half a century. Each shop has its own story and characteristics, which is quite interesting.




4. Late-night limited bakery

In the corner of this hidden building, there is a bakery called "Shigepan" that is only open at night. The business hours are from 5pm to 4am. The main customer group is people who enjoy the nightlife in Susukino. The bread here uses a lot of Hokkaido specialty ingredients, such as potatoes, cheese, Tokachi red beans, etc. Whether sweet or salty, they all have their own style. Even the names of the bread are named after the flower names of the hotel ladies or mamas. For example, there is a fried curry bread called "Qinfu" (Dad), which is filled with spicy curry and Hokkaido potatoes. Enjoy it with Sapporo beer, that's happiness! In addition, the store’s best-selling cheese bread is filled with blue cheese, Brie cheese and mascarpone cheese. After simply heating it in the microwave, the three types of cheese melt into the bread, and it is a perfect match with white wine!



OMO3 Sapporo Susukino by Hoshino Group
Address: 6-14-1 Minami-Gojo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

In addition to Hokkaido, Starlux Airlines and Hoshinoya's collaboration also includes exclusive new free travel packages to Tokyo and Okinawa. At the same time, for the Sendai route launched in April this year, they have also cooperated to create luxury snow-viewing products, including a three-day and two-night skiing trip at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel starting from NT$ 26,800, a three-day and two-night trip to Aomori-ya where you can soak in hot springs and enjoy the snow starting from NTD 27,800, and a three-day and two-night trip to Oirase Keiryu Hotel starting from NT$ 28,800. Hurry and plan your autumn and winter trip!