JR Mobile Inn Hakodate, a distinctive accommodation facility featuring trailer house rooms, opens on January 31st, 2026, adjacent to Hakodate Station in Hokkaido. The hotel offers a special experience with direct views of trains and the station's turntable from each room.
Unique Location Next to Hakodate Station
The facility is located on land adjacent to JR Hakodate Station, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. Major attractions like the bustling Hakodate Morning Market and the historic Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse district are within walking distance. From the station, visitors can easily access other city landmarks including the historic Fort Goryokaku and Mount Hakodate, known for one of Japan's three great night views, using the streetcar or local buses.
Antarctic-Inspired Technology
The accommodation units use "MISAWA UNIT MOBILITY MOVE CORE," trailer houses developed by Misawa Home. These units incorporate technology inspired by collaborative research at Showa Station in Antarctica, conducted with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the National Institute of Polar Research.
The units feature the same high-insulation, high-strength wood panel construction used in Misawa Home's industrialized housing. This technology maintains comfortable indoor temperatures even during Hakodate's harsh winters when outdoor temperatures drop below freezing. The superior sound insulation allows guests to relax in a quiet environment despite the proximity to train operations.
Each room combines two units in an L-shape using slide fasteners, creating a spacious 25.84 square meters (278 square feet) of living space. The units include a bedroom, living area, shower room, and toilet, accommodating up to four guests comfortably.
Luxury Train-Inspired Interior Design
The interior design takes inspiration from luxury sleeper trains and Hakodate's exotic streetscape, featuring a "Hakodate Classic Modern" theme. Dark brown wood tones create a refined atmosphere reminiscent of upscale sleeper trains. Original furniture designed for residential comfort and bunk beds suitable for families and groups complete the space.
All five rooms include wooden terraces offering close-up views of trains at rest and the station's turntable, providing a front-row seat to this unique railway setting. The facility uses a contactless check-in system via dedicated tablets, eliminating wait times and face-to-face interactions for a stress-free arrival experience.
Facility Details
Name: JR Mobile Inn Hakodate
Location: Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido (on JR Hakodate Station adjacent property)
Structure: Trailer houses (upper units: wood panel construction)
Room Size: 25.84 square meters per room
Number of Rooms: 5 (capacity: 4 guests per room)
Rates: From approximately ¥25,000 per night per room (rates vary by season)
Opening Date: January 31, 2026
Manufacturer: Misawa Home Co., Ltd.
Construction: JR Hokkaido Engineering Co., Ltd.
Exterior Work: Misawa Home Hokkaido Co., Ltd.
Reservations can be made through the JR Mobile Inn Hakodate website at https://www.jrmobileinn-hakodate.com/
