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| E N G L I S H >> About Hokkaido Hotel>> Hotel History |
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In the spring of 1999 the Hokkaido Hotel celebrated 100 years of offering warm hospitality to its guests.
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1899
Hokkaikan, the forerunner of the Hokkaido Hotel, was established at 8-Odori Road. At that time the town was surrounded by virgin forest. In 1902, Midori Koizumi, after whom the nearby Midorigaoka Park was named, undertook management of the Hokkaikan. |
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1905
Railroad service began between Obihiro and Kushiro, followed by the service between Obihiro and Sapporo in 1907. The Hokkaikan moved to a location on the north side of Obihiro Station. The population of Tokachi at that time was approximately 50,000. The Hokkaikan was not only popular with visitors but also with local businesspeople who frequently used it as a meeting place. |
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1966
In cooperation with the Obihiro City planning department, the Hokkaikan moved to its present location, which was the neighborhood of the famous Hokkaido painter Masami Nose. The narrow gauge Toteppo Line (Tokachi Railroad) was still in operation east of the hotel. The former railroad line is now a walking and bike path which guests can enjoy. |
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1991
The Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper Company Group took over management of the Hokkaikan. In 1994, it was renamed the Hokkaido Hotel and renovation and expansion of the hotel was completed in 1995. |
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1995
A major renovation and expansion of the hotel was completed in 1995. With the grand opening, the hotel, regained its pre-eminent position as the leading hotel in Hokkaido. |
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2001
The main building, the oldest part of the hotel, was renovated last year. With the opening of this revitalized wing almost all of the construction planned in 1995 has been completed. The hotel is now ready to satisfy the Hokkaido`s needs in the 21st century. |
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HOKKAIDO HOTEL E-mail:info@hokkaidohotel.co.jp
1, Minami-19, Nishi-7, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan TEL:0155-21-0001 FAX:0155-21-0002 |
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