A giant Poké Ball hotel is opening in the forests of Hokkaido this September

We’ve been seeing a lot of Pokémon lately, with the franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary with events in Yokohama and adorable hotel rooms at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. But this one might just take the cake.

Starting this September, hotel group Not A Hotel is teaming up with sleep-tracking game Pokémon Sleep to create the ultimate Pokémon experience: a massive Poké Ball-shaped hotel in the heart of Hokkaido’s forests.

Known simply as the Poké Ball Hotel, this unique accommodation will be available through a special lottery, giving lucky winners the chance to spend the night inside.

Lottery applications for stays are open from now until September 30. To apply, follow the official Pokémon Sleep account on X, then post using #StayAtMonsterBall and @PokemonSleepApp. Ten pairs (20 people) will be selected by lottery to win a one-night, two-day stay at a Monster Ball-shaped hotel. Plus, all applicants will receive a serial code for in-game items usable in Pokémon Sleep.

Keep tabs on the official website for more information.

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