【OMO7 Asahikawa】Special Program Launched to Rediscover the Charm of Animals While Awaiting Asahiyama Zoo's Reopening
OMO7 Asahikawa is holding a special program from April 29 to May 10, 2026, to rediscover the charm of animals while waiting for Asahiyama Zoo to reopen. It includes a preview of the new "Seal Room" concept room, an Asahiyama Zoo corner, expanded lectures, and limited-edition sweets, all accessible to non-guests.
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OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts will hold a special program from April 29 to May 10, 2026, to rediscover the charm of animals while awaiting the reopening of Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo (hereinafter Asahiyama Zoo). This project was conceived with the desire to provide hospitality to guests eagerly awaiting the summer opening. During this period, there will be a pre-opening of the new concept room "Seal Room," which had been planned previously, and an "Asahiyama Zoo Corner" will be set up throughout the hotel, adorned with animals. The popular "Asahiyama Zoo Lecture" will be expanded to three sessions daily (10:00, 19:00, 20:00), conveying the diverse appeal of animals with different themes each time. Furthermore, a total of five types of sweets, including four types of "Animal Mont Blanc" (one type usually sold per season) and the newly introduced "Seal Parfait," will be specially sold simultaneously only during this period. These offerings are also available to non-staying guests.
Background of the Special Program
Since its opening in 2018, OMO7 Asahikawa has collaborated with Asahiyama Zoo, promoting the appeal of Asahikawa tourism through the development of animal concept rooms and the holding of "Asahiyama Zoo Lectures." For us, who welcome guests eagerly anticipating visits to the zoo every day, the delay in its opening is truly regrettable. We decided to implement this project with the idea of "making the waiting time for the opening a valuable experience without disappointing guests' expectations." Precisely because it is not possible to meet the animals directly now, we are further expanding the content, including popular past initiatives, to convey their charm accurately.
Five Experiences to Rediscover the Charm of Animals
1. The Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, held only at 8 PM daily, expands to three sessions a day.
Asahiyama Zoo, which only talks about polar bears.
Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, where we talk about nose viewing!? Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, which only talks about white animals.
Since its opening in 2018, the Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, popular among guests visiting Asahiyama Zoo, has expanded from once a day to three times. This lecture, guided by an OMO Ranger who loves Asahiyama Zoo, imparts information heard directly from zookeepers, not found in guidebooks, for about 30 minutes. It is held three times a day at 10:00, 19:00, and 20:00, with different themes each time. The more lectures you attend, the more knowledgeable you become about Asahiyama Zoo and its animals.
Location: OMO Base
2. An Asahiyama Zoo Corner is established, also selling limited items only available at Asahiyama Zoo.
Hand-drawn signboard image
The Asahiyama Zoo Corner is adorned with hand-drawn signboards carefully selected by Asahiyama Zoo staff and walls decorated with animal illustrations. Here, a variety of animal plush toys and sweets sold within Asahiyama Zoo will be specially offered. Also, at the birch table in the entrance, animal plush toys will welcome guests. OMO7 Asahikawa's OMO Base transforms into an exciting space the moment you step in.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: 1st floor special space
3. A new concept room, the Seal Room, is born to commemorate the birth of a seal.
New guest room Seal Room Polar Bear Room
Penguin Room Ezo Brown Bear Room
In conjunction with the birth of a baby seal at Asahiyama Zoo in March, two new concept rooms themed after seals will be pre-sold for a limited time. Following the Polar Bear Room, Penguin Room, and Ezo Brown Bear Room, this room features seal motifs scattered throughout. It offers a stay experience as if surrounded by seals.
Capacity: Up to 3 people Size: 27㎡ *Please check the official website for reservation methods.
4. Four types of "Animal Mont Blanc" are specially sold simultaneously! Plus, a new Seal Parfait is introduced!
Ezo Deer Mont Blanc Polar Bear Mont Blanc
Ezo Brown Bear Mont Blanc Penguin Mont Blanc
Seal Parfait image
A total of five types of sweets, including four types of Animal Mont Blanc (Ezo Deer Mont Blanc, Polar Bear Mont Blanc, Ezo Brown Bear Mont Blanc, Penguin Mont Blanc) sold at the Local Rhythm Night "Tsukiakari to Doubutsutachi no Monogatari," and the newly introduced Seal Parfait, will be sold simultaneously only for this event. Since different Mont Blancs are usually offered one type per season, this is a limited-time opportunity to enjoy all four types at once.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
Location: OMO Cafe & Bar Price: 1,500 yen each (tax included)
5. Special video released for a limited time, AR Zoo also held.
Special video AR Zoo
Animal videos used in "Arashi no Yoru ni" screened at Local Rhythm Night, and selected archival footage by Asahiyama Zoo staff are re-edited into a special video. This will be projected onto the large screen at OMO Cafe & Bar.
Background of the Special Program
Since its opening in 2018, OMO7 Asahikawa has collaborated with Asahiyama Zoo, promoting the appeal of Asahikawa tourism through the development of animal concept rooms and the holding of "Asahiyama Zoo Lectures." For us, who welcome guests eagerly anticipating visits to the zoo every day, the delay in its opening is truly regrettable. We decided to implement this project with the idea of "making the waiting time for the opening a valuable experience without disappointing guests' expectations." Precisely because it is not possible to meet the animals directly now, we are further expanding the content, including popular past initiatives, to convey their charm accurately.
Five Experiences to Rediscover the Charm of Animals
1. The Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, held only at 8 PM daily, expands to three sessions a day.
Asahiyama Zoo, which only talks about polar bears.
Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, where we talk about nose viewing!? Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, which only talks about white animals.
Since its opening in 2018, the Asahiyama Zoo Lecture, popular among guests visiting Asahiyama Zoo, has expanded from once a day to three times. This lecture, guided by an OMO Ranger who loves Asahiyama Zoo, imparts information heard directly from zookeepers, not found in guidebooks, for about 30 minutes. It is held three times a day at 10:00, 19:00, and 20:00, with different themes each time. The more lectures you attend, the more knowledgeable you become about Asahiyama Zoo and its animals.
Location: OMO Base
2. An Asahiyama Zoo Corner is established, also selling limited items only available at Asahiyama Zoo.
Hand-drawn signboard image
The Asahiyama Zoo Corner is adorned with hand-drawn signboards carefully selected by Asahiyama Zoo staff and walls decorated with animal illustrations. Here, a variety of animal plush toys and sweets sold within Asahiyama Zoo will be specially offered. Also, at the birch table in the entrance, animal plush toys will welcome guests. OMO7 Asahikawa's OMO Base transforms into an exciting space the moment you step in.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: 1st floor special space
3. A new concept room, the Seal Room, is born to commemorate the birth of a seal.
New guest room Seal Room Polar Bear Room
Penguin Room Ezo Brown Bear Room
In conjunction with the birth of a baby seal at Asahiyama Zoo in March, two new concept rooms themed after seals will be pre-sold for a limited time. Following the Polar Bear Room, Penguin Room, and Ezo Brown Bear Room, this room features seal motifs scattered throughout. It offers a stay experience as if surrounded by seals.
Capacity: Up to 3 people Size: 27㎡ *Please check the official website for reservation methods.
4. Four types of "Animal Mont Blanc" are specially sold simultaneously! Plus, a new Seal Parfait is introduced!
Ezo Deer Mont Blanc Polar Bear Mont Blanc
Ezo Brown Bear Mont Blanc Penguin Mont Blanc
Seal Parfait image
A total of five types of sweets, including four types of Animal Mont Blanc (Ezo Deer Mont Blanc, Polar Bear Mont Blanc, Ezo Brown Bear Mont Blanc, Penguin Mont Blanc) sold at the Local Rhythm Night "Tsukiakari to Doubutsutachi no Monogatari," and the newly introduced Seal Parfait, will be sold simultaneously only for this event. Since different Mont Blancs are usually offered one type per season, this is a limited-time opportunity to enjoy all four types at once.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
Location: OMO Cafe & Bar Price: 1,500 yen each (tax included)
5. Special video released for a limited time, AR Zoo also held.
Special video AR Zoo
Animal videos used in "Arashi no Yoru ni" screened at Local Rhythm Night, and selected archival footage by Asahiyama Zoo staff are re-edited into a special video. This will be projected onto the large screen at OMO Cafe & Bar.