# Hokkaido hospitality business initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hokkaido-hospitality-business-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-16T01:46:38.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Hospitality businesses in Hokkaido are launching various seasonal and anniversary-related initiatives to support regional tourism.

Yumoto Takubokutei in Hakodate has introduced autumn and winter accommodation plans that include a round-trip shuttle bus service between Sapporo and Hakodate, scheduled to run from October 2026 through March 2027. 

Additionally, Marukoma Onsen Ryokan at Lake Shikotsu has announced a free day-trip hot spring event for Chitose residents on October 21, 2026. This event serves as a gesture of gratitude to the local community in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of Chitose Airport's opening.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Hokkaido hospitality businesses announce seasonal and anniversary initiatives

Hokkaido hospitality providers announce new initiatives, including shuttle bus travel plans in Hakodate and a free hot spring event for Chitose residents to mark local historical milestones.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokkaido-hospitality-businesses-announce-seasonal-travel-and-anniversary-initiatives

### 2026-08-02: Cross Hotel Sapporo partners with Akaikawa Village for regional lunch fair

Cross Hotel Sapporo and Akaikawa Village launch a sustainable lunch fair in Hokkaido, featuring local produce and farmer stories from Aug 1‑Sep 27.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cross-hotel-sapporo-partners-with-akaikawa-village-for-regional-lunch-fair

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