{"id":636,"date":"2026-09-22T02:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T02:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/?p=636"},"modified":"2026-10-17T16:38:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T16:38:41","slug":"poke-ball-hotel-hokkaido","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/ko\/poke-ball-hotel-hokkaido\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9 Ball Hotel Hokkaido: How to Win a Night in Tomakomai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Campaign details checked September 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel is real, and now we know where it is. On 15 September, Pok\u00e9mon Sleep and NOT A HOTEL revealed a Pok\u00e9 Ball you can sleep in: a 3-metre sphere by a lake in the forests of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, built for Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s 30th anniversary and the app&#8217;s third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stays are open only to lottery winners. Ten pairs get a free night between 8 and 18 October 2026, with the final entry deadline at 23:59 Japan time on 30 September. You cannot book a room through a hotel website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stay prize is for Japan residents aged 18 or over with a domestic contact. Check your eligibility before entering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where: Tomakomai, Hokkaido, by a lake in the forest, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000000088.000080389.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOT A HOTEL\u2019s announcement<\/a>. The exact site is not public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> a Pok\u00e9 Ball about 3 metres across, with a bed, air conditioning and a big curved window onto the forest. Pick your favourite Pok\u00e9mon on the tablet inside, and the lighting changes to match it at lights-out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who&#8217;s behind it:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon Sleep, the sleep-tracking game, with NOT A HOTEL, which built it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\uc5b8\uc81c:<\/strong> one-night stays from 8 to 18 October 2026, as a limited-time installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who can stay:<\/strong> lottery winners only. Nobody else is allowed on the site, including people who just want to look or take photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inside the room<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The curved window and bed are the main features of the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel. The design by <a href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000000088.000080389.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOT A HOTEL ARCHITECTS<\/a> uses a custom circular NELL mattress with 2,350 pocket coils to fit the sphere. The sliding door follows its curved shell, and nearby bathroom tiles take their colours from Snorlax. It is a compact space designed around sleeping, with the forest visible from the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to enter the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel lottery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entries close at 23:59 Japan time on Wednesday 30 September. You need the Pok\u00e9mon Sleep app installed and a public X account. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemonsleep.net\/pokeball-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official campaign rules<\/a> before completing these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PokemonSleepApp\">Pok\u00e9mon Sleep\u2019s official X account<\/a>, @PokemonSleepApp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post using the button on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemonsleep.net\/pokeball-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official campaign page<\/a>, or with @PokemonSleepApp and #\u6cca\u307e\u308c\u308b\u30e2\u30f3\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30dc\u30fc\u30eb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the link in the automatic reply, fill in the short form, and choose the night you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One entry per person. Everyone who posts correctly also gets a code for in-game items, valid until 17 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>\uc77c\ubcf8\uc758 \ud301:<\/strong> The Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel lottery has three entry deadlines. Choose your stay block first, then check its deadline below. The final deadline does not apply to every stay date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lottery dates and deadlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All deadlines are at 23:59 Japan time in 2026. The first entry window has closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8\u201310 October stays: enter by 17 September; winners notified 18 September. Closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\u201314 October stays: enter by 23 September; winners notified 25 September.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14\u201318 October stays: enter by 30 September; winners notified 2 October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the stay blocks listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemonsleep.net\/pokeball-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official schedule<\/a>. Complete the form for your preferred night within an eligible block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What a free Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel stay includes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"New Chitose Airport, the nearest airport to the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel\" class=\"wp-image-638\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4962593516209477;width:600px;height:auto\" title=\"New Chitose Airport, the nearest airport to the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-767x511.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-45.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Included:<\/strong> the night, dinner on the first day, breakfast on the second, and some drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not included:<\/strong> getting to New Chitose Airport, other food and drink, parking, and anything else personal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who can come:<\/strong> the winner plus one companion, plus one preschool child travelling with a parent. Solo stays are fine too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worth knowing:<\/strong> there&#8217;s no baby cot, and the space isn&#8217;t barrier-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who NOT A HOTEL is<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NOT A HOTEL develops architect-designed holiday homes around Japan. Its ownership model lets buyers use a property for a set number of nights each year. The Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel was built specially for this campaign, and access follows the lottery rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you visit without winning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel is closed to the general public. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemonsleep.net\/pokeball-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official campaign page<\/a> explicitly rules out visits for sightseeing and photography. There is no visitor ticket or public opening time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only ten pairs can win a stay, so wait for a confirmed result before arranging travel around it. If you are planning Hokkaido anyway, book accommodation you can actually reserve and treat the lottery as a possible extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pok\u00e9mon in Hokkaido you can actually visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sapporo Station's south exit, in central Sapporo\" class=\"wp-image-637\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4962593516209477;width:600px;height:auto\" title=\"Sapporo Station's south exit, in central Sapporo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-44.jpeg 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you miss out on the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel, Hokkaido still has Pok\u00e9mon places that need no lottery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.pokemon.co.jp\/ja\/shop\/pokemoncenter-sapporo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9mon Center Sapporo<\/a>, on the eighth floor of Daimaru Sapporo, directly connected to Sapporo Station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/local.pokemon.jp\/en\/manhole\/hokkaido.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9 Lids in Hokkaido<\/a>, Pok\u00e9mon-illustrated manhole covers in towns across the island, free and outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the opening hours and access information for each stop before setting out, especially if you are travelling between towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>\uc77c\ubcf8\uc758 \ud301:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9 Lids are the underrated one. They are scattered through small towns as well as larger destinations, which makes hunting them a good excuse to see rural Hokkaido. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/local.pokemon.jp\/en\/manhole\/hokkaido.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official location map<\/a> to choose stops along your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015104753\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Is the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel real?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. It&#8217;s a 3-metre Pok\u00e9 Ball-shaped room by a lake in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, built by NOT A HOTEL for Pok\u00e9mon Sleep and revealed on 15 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015239050\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Can I book a night at the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No. The only way in is the free lottery for 10 pairs, and nobody else is allowed on the site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015247667\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>How do I enter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Follow @PokemonSleepApp on X, post with #\u6cca\u307e\u308c\u308b\u30e2\u30f3\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30dc\u30fc\u30eb and @PokemonSleepApp, then fill in the form from the automatic reply. You need the Pok\u00e9mon Sleep app and a public X account. Entries close at 23:59 Japan time on 30 September.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015259748\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>When are the stays?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>One night between 8 and 18 October 2026, on a date you choose when you enter. The earliest dates have already closed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015265499\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong><strong>Where is the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel in Hokkaido?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>In Tomakomai, beside a lake in the forest. The exact site isn&#8217;t public, and the nearest airport is New Chitose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015271099\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong><strong>Is the stay completely free?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The stay, dinner, breakfast and some drinks are free. Travel to New Chitose Airport and other costs are yours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015280799\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong><strong>Can people living overseas enter?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemonsleep.net\/pokeball-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official rules<\/a> require applicants to live in Japan and have a domestic contact. Applicants for the stay prize must be 18 or older.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790015286163\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong><strong>Is it permanent?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No. It&#8217;s a limited-time installation for the campaign.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning a Hokkaido trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel lottery before the deadline for your preferred dates, then plan Hokkaido on its own merits. Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/ko\/%ec%9d%bc%eb%b3%b8-%ec%97%ac%ed%96%89-%ec%b5%9c%ec%a0%81-%ec%8b%9c%ea%b8%b0\/\">\uc77c\ubcf8 \uc5ec\ud589 \ucd5c\uc801 \uc2dc\uae30<\/a> covers the seasons. For an October trip, check the regional timing in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/ko\/japan-autumn-foliage-forecast-2026\/\">autumn foliage forecast<\/a> before choosing your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more pop-culture trip planning, see our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/ko\/ghibli-park-tickets\/\">\uae30\ube0c\ub9ac \uacf5\uc6d0 \ud2f0\ucf13<\/a> \ubc0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/ko\/mappa-expo-tokyo\/\">MAPPA EXPO in Tokyo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Campaign details checked 22 September 2026 against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemonsleep.net\/pokeball-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official campaign rules<\/a> \ubc0f <a href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000000088.000080389.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOT A HOTEL\u2019s announcement<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pok\u00e9 Ball hotel is real, and it&#8217;s in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. 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