AlterSky to Host Daily Drone Shows at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu During Golden Week
AlterSky will host daily drone shows at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu during Golden Week 2026. This event is part of Japan's first permanent drone show series, offering a special performance themed around spring in Hokkaido for free.
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AlterSky Inc. (Headquarters: Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director CEO: Hiroyuki Murai; hereinafter, "the Company"), which provides planning and operation services for logistics drones and drone shows, announces that it will hold daily drone shows at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu (Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido; General Manager: Iwao Watanabe) (*1) from May 1 (Friday) to May 6 (Wednesday) during the Golden Week period.
Drone show held in March.
■ Background of implementation and past achievements
To allow guests visiting Tomamu to enjoy the evenings as well, the Company has been holding Japan's first (*2) permanent drone show at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu since December 2025.
Last December, the first installment was themed "Christmas," and in March this year, the second installment was themed "World of Snow and Ice." We have provided memorable content with animations expressing Tomamu's unique motifs and seasons.
To date, a total of 64 flights have been conducted, with an operational success rate of over 70%, achieving a high success rate even in the winter environment of Hokkaido.
Drone show held in December.
■ Golden Week Drone Show Outline
The third installment, the Golden Week drone show, will be a special show celebrating the arrival of spring, themed around "Tomamu in Bloom," where flowers blossom on the thawing land. It will express the spring and fresh greenery of Hokkaido, offering guests the best experience.
Period: May 1 – 6, 2026 (Daily during the period)
Time: 19:00~, 21:00~ *Twice daily *In case of strong winds or rain, the drone show may be canceled.
Venue: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Hotaru Street (Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido)
Admission: Free (for overnight guests and day visitors)
Number of drones: 500 units
*1 Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
A stay-type resort located almost in the center of Hokkaido. Centered around two hotels, "Tomamu The Tower" and "RISONARE Tomamu," guests can enjoy activities that allow them to experience Hokkaido throughout the four seasons. RISONARE Tomamu offers spacious suites, all over 100㎡, equipped with observation jet baths and private saunas, ensuring a relaxing and rich stay. The concept is "Graceful Stay, Feeling the Land of Hokkaido." During the lush green season, there are Unkai Terrace and Farm Area, and in winter, a ski resort boasting 29 courses and the enchanting ice village "Ice Village," providing endless enjoyment throughout the seasons.
Location: Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido 079-2204
Phone: 0167-58-1111 (main number)
Number of rooms: 735 rooms (Tomamu The Tower 535 rooms, RISONARE Tomamu 200 rooms)
Check-in: 15:00~ / Check-out: ~11:00
Rates: Tomamu The Tower from 12,900 yen per night, RISONARE Tomamu from 26,100 yen per night
Access: Approx. 100 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, approx. 90 minutes by JR (with transfers, free shuttle bus available from Tomamu Station, no reservation required)
URL: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/
*2 According to our company's research
≪AlterSky Inc. Overview≫
Established: July 2025
Representative: Hiroyuki Murai, Representative Director CEO
URL: https://altersky.co.jp/
Locations:
Toyota Headquarters: 2-1-1 Koromo-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Toyota Test Field: Akegawa-cho area, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Tokyo Office: 3F Hirakawacho Front Building, 1-3-13 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Affiliated company: SkyDrive Inc.: Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Business activities: AlterSky Inc. was established by spinning off and transferring the drone business of SkyDrive Inc., which develops "flying cars" that gained attention at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. AlterSky provides services centered on the planning and operation of logistics drones and drone shows. In the logistics drone sector, the company has accumulated over 1,000 operational achievements in diverse fields such as power facilities, civil engineering works, and disaster response, offering safe and secure operational services leveraging its extensive experience and expertise. In the drone show sector, the company has achieved operation in the industry's smallest takeoff and landing spaces, and since starting its business in July 2024, it has steadily accumulated achievements in various scenes such as sports, leisure, music events, and fireworks displays.
Contact for this matter
AlterSky Inc. Sales & Marketing (Public Relations) Department
Email: drone@altersky.co.jp
https://altersky
Drone show held in March.
■ Background of implementation and past achievements
To allow guests visiting Tomamu to enjoy the evenings as well, the Company has been holding Japan's first (*2) permanent drone show at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu since December 2025.
Last December, the first installment was themed "Christmas," and in March this year, the second installment was themed "World of Snow and Ice." We have provided memorable content with animations expressing Tomamu's unique motifs and seasons.
To date, a total of 64 flights have been conducted, with an operational success rate of over 70%, achieving a high success rate even in the winter environment of Hokkaido.
Drone show held in December.
■ Golden Week Drone Show Outline
The third installment, the Golden Week drone show, will be a special show celebrating the arrival of spring, themed around "Tomamu in Bloom," where flowers blossom on the thawing land. It will express the spring and fresh greenery of Hokkaido, offering guests the best experience.
Period: May 1 – 6, 2026 (Daily during the period)
Time: 19:00~, 21:00~ *Twice daily *In case of strong winds or rain, the drone show may be canceled.
Venue: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Hotaru Street (Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido)
Admission: Free (for overnight guests and day visitors)
Number of drones: 500 units
*1 Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
A stay-type resort located almost in the center of Hokkaido. Centered around two hotels, "Tomamu The Tower" and "RISONARE Tomamu," guests can enjoy activities that allow them to experience Hokkaido throughout the four seasons. RISONARE Tomamu offers spacious suites, all over 100㎡, equipped with observation jet baths and private saunas, ensuring a relaxing and rich stay. The concept is "Graceful Stay, Feeling the Land of Hokkaido." During the lush green season, there are Unkai Terrace and Farm Area, and in winter, a ski resort boasting 29 courses and the enchanting ice village "Ice Village," providing endless enjoyment throughout the seasons.
Location: Naka-Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido 079-2204
Phone: 0167-58-1111 (main number)
Number of rooms: 735 rooms (Tomamu The Tower 535 rooms, RISONARE Tomamu 200 rooms)
Check-in: 15:00~ / Check-out: ~11:00
Rates: Tomamu The Tower from 12,900 yen per night, RISONARE Tomamu from 26,100 yen per night
Access: Approx. 100 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, approx. 90 minutes by JR (with transfers, free shuttle bus available from Tomamu Station, no reservation required)
URL: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/
*2 According to our company's research
≪AlterSky Inc. Overview≫
Established: July 2025
Representative: Hiroyuki Murai, Representative Director CEO
URL: https://altersky.co.jp/
Locations:
Toyota Headquarters: 2-1-1 Koromo-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Toyota Test Field: Akegawa-cho area, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Tokyo Office: 3F Hirakawacho Front Building, 1-3-13 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Affiliated company: SkyDrive Inc.: Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Business activities: AlterSky Inc. was established by spinning off and transferring the drone business of SkyDrive Inc., which develops "flying cars" that gained attention at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. AlterSky provides services centered on the planning and operation of logistics drones and drone shows. In the logistics drone sector, the company has accumulated over 1,000 operational achievements in diverse fields such as power facilities, civil engineering works, and disaster response, offering safe and secure operational services leveraging its extensive experience and expertise. In the drone show sector, the company has achieved operation in the industry's smallest takeoff and landing spaces, and since starting its business in July 2024, it has steadily accumulated achievements in various scenes such as sports, leisure, music events, and fireworks displays.
Contact for this matter
AlterSky Inc. Sales & Marketing (Public Relations) Department
Email: drone@altersky.co.jp
https://altersky