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A Poké Ball-shaped hotel in Hokkaido, Japan celebrates Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with an immersive lodging experience
The capsule includes custom lighting effects that’ll match guests’ favorite Pokémon
Only 10 pairs of guests will be selected through a social media lottery for a two-day stay
Gotta catch some Zs! Pokémon fans have a chance to sleep like a Snorlax inside an immersive hotel shaped like a Poké Ball.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved media franchise, luxury Japanese hospitality brand NOT A HOTEL teamed up with the creative forces behind Pokémon to bring a truly unique lodging experience to life.
NOT A HOTEL’s Poké ball-shaped hotel in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan
Credit: Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
Just like the creatures, guests who stay at this Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, accommodation will spend the night inside a ball-shaped structure, inspired by the devices used to catch, transport and store wild or trained Pokémon.
The roughly 10-foot round hotel is situated on the shores of a lake. The interior includes a circular bed, air conditioning, a circular monitor displaying images of Pokémon and a large, curved acrylic window that allows guests to gaze upon the natural scenery of Hokkaido.
The Poké Ball also includes a number of nods and references to fan-favorite Pokémon, like colored tiles in the adjacent bathroom inspired by Snorlax — a Pokémon known for sleeping constantly and eating large quantities of food.
NOT A HOTEL’s Poké Ball-shaped hotel in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan
Credit: Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
Another exciting feature comes directly from NOT A HOTEL’s smart home team. Guests are able to select their favorite Pokémon on an iPad installed in the room, and the interior lighting effects will change to match the creature of their choosing.
NOT A HOTEL’s Pokémon-themed hotel in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan
Credit: Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
The collaboration also marks the third anniversary of Pokémon Sleep, a mobile game that allows users to track and record sleep simply by placing a smart device on a pillow. When users wake up, they are greeted by Pokémon who share similar sleep styles.
NOT A HOTEL’s Pokémon-themed hotel in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan
Credit: Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
Rather than accepting reservations from the public, NOT A HOTEL will choose 10 pairs of guests from a social media lottery.
Eligible participants are encouraged to follow the official Pokémon Sleep account on X, download the Pokémon Sleep app, make a post related to the campaign and complete an application available online.
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Residents of Japan ages 18 and above have until Wednesday, Sept. 30 to enter. Lottery winners will stay at the property for a two-day, one-night stay between Thursday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 18 with dinner and breakfast included.
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