Hotel Resol Hakodate, a tourist hotel under the "Resol Hotels" brand operated by Resol Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Mobara, Chiba; President: Naoto Sano), is located at 6-3 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido. To coincide with the Hakodate Port Festival, one of the city's signature summer events, the hotel is holding a special plan for guests called the "Port Festival Enjoyment Stay" on August 1 (Saturday) and 2 (Sunday), 2026.
During the two-day event, guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring squid dishes referenced in the lyrics of the "Hakodate Squid Dance" song, free access to the hotel's top-floor restaurant as a fireworks viewing spot, festival-style stalls set up in front of the hotel, a chance to join hotel staff for the "Hakodate Squid Dance," and a giveaway of original fans. Guests can use the hotel as a base to see, taste, and dance their way through the Hakodate Port Festival.
Two Days to Enjoy the Hakodate Port Festival to the Fullest, With a Stay Centered on the Iconic Hakodate Squid Dance
The Hakodate Port Festival is one of Hakodate's signature summer events, first held in 1935. Among its highlights is the "Hakodate Squid Dance," performed during the citizen parade "Wasshoi Hakodate." Built around Hakodate's famous squid, dancers move through the streets to an upbeat chant of "ika-sashi, shiokara, ika-somen" (squid sashimi, salted squid, and squid noodles), making it a beloved seasonal tradition across generations.
Hotel Resol Hakodate created the "Port Festival Enjoyment Stay" to help build excitement around the Hakodate Port Festival and to make the celebration easier to enjoy for first-time visitors to Hakodate and guests from overseas. With hotel staff on hand to help guests join in the "Hakodate Squid Dance" and an original fan featuring an illustrated guide to the dance moves, the plan turns the festival from something to simply watch into something guests can take part in.
Resol Hotels is built around the concept of "hotels with a story," offering stays where guests can enjoy the culture, food, and people unique to each destination. Through projects like this one that let guests experience the appeal of the local area, the brand aims to bring guests memories they can only find on their travels.
"Port Festival Enjoyment Stay" Overview
Period: August 1 (Saturday) to August 2 (Sunday), 2026
Venue: Hotel Resol Hakodate
Eligibility: Hotel guests
*The festival-style stalls in front of the hotel are also open to non-guests.
Official website: https://www.resol-hotel.jp/discovery/ikaodori
Details:
Squid Dance-Themed Breakfast Buffet
The breakfast buffet will feature squid dishes referenced in the lyrics of the "Hakodate Squid Dance" song.
Menu: squid sashimi, salted squid (shiokara), grilled squid skewers, and ikapoppo (whole grilled squid)
Dates: August 1 (Saturday) and 2 (Sunday), 2026
Free Access to the Top-Floor Restaurant
To coincide with the Hakodate Port Festival fireworks display, the hotel's top-floor (10th floor) restaurant will be open free of charge exclusively to hotel guests. Guests can relax in the cool interior while watching fireworks light up Hakodate Port.
Date: August 1 (Saturday), 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
*The bar on the same floor keeps irregular hours and is available only to those ordering a paid drink. As it is a smoking-permitted venue, guests under 20 cannot use it.
Festival-Style Stalls in Front of the Hotel
Festival-style stalls set up in front of the hotel will sell light snacks such as yakisoba and soft-serve ice cream. Hotel guests and local residents alike are welcome to stop by.
Menu: soft-serve ice cream, yakisoba, edamame, french fries, and more
Date: August 2 (Sunday), 2026, 4:30 PM until the parade ends (while supplies last)
Original Squid Dance Guide Fan Giveaway
Guests can receive an original fan featuring an illustrated guide to the "Hakodate Squid Dance" moves. It doubles as a way to stay cool while exploring the festival and is especially handy for first-time participants.
Distribution period: August 1 (Saturday) to 5 (Wednesday)
Eligibility: Hotel guests and customers of Hotel Resol Hakodate's stall
Quantity: First 600 fans, while supplies last
Join the Hakodate Squid Dance With Hotel Staff
Hotel staff will guide guests to the open-participation section of the "Hakodate Squid Dance," making it easy for first-timers to join in with confidence.
Date: August 2 (Sunday), 2026, around 7:30 PM
Meeting point: Hotel 1st-floor lobby
Squid Dance-Themed Decorations Throughout the Hotel
The lobby and other areas throughout the hotel will be decorated with squid motifs, bringing the atmosphere of the Hakodate Port Festival inside the hotel for guests to enjoy.
Dates: August 1 (Saturday) and 2 (Sunday), 2026
Hotel Resol Hakodate Overview
Address: 6-3 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station
Official website: https://www.resol-hotel.jp/hakodate/
A Community-Rooted Tourist Hotel for Enjoying Hakodate's Food and Culture
Located a 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hotel Resol Hakodate serves as a convenient base for sightseeing and business alike. At breakfast, guests can enjoy a buffet of about 30 dishes centered on Hokkaido seafood while taking in views of the city from the top-floor (10th floor) restaurant, including seafood grilled over charcoal at a live cooking station.
The hotel also offers ways to experience local food and culture, including a "Seafood Gacha Plan" created with the Hakodate Morning Market and stay plans that let guests enjoy Hakodate cuisine at Daimon Yokocho.
