2025 Hachimantai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

#tripflyingtoprayforNewYear ❄️🏔️ Review of “Abashi-Kobe Ski Resort Summit Station” – a magnificent snow viewpoint! 🎿✨ If you are looking for the most beautiful snow viewpoint in Tohoku, you must not miss “Abashi-Kobe Ski Resort Summit Station” (APPI Kogen Ski Resort Summit Station) ❄️ This is the highest station of APPI Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture, which is famous for its high-quality snow, “Aspen of Japan”. 🇯🇵⛷️ 🌟 Highlights here ✅ Amazing panoramic view! 🏔️ – See the snowy mountains and vast forests of Iwate, beautiful in every season! ✅ Quality Snow “Powder Snow” ❄️ – Skiers and snowboarders will love it! ✅ Very large ski area 🎿 – Suitable for both beginners and pros, with a track length of over 5.5 km! ✅ Super chill gondola 🚠 – Come up and enjoy the view in a chill way, even if you don’t ski! 🚡 How to get to APPI Kogen Ski Resort 🚄 From Tokyo → APPI Kogen 1. Shinkansen 🚅 Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station → Morioka (approximately 2 hours) 2. JR train 🚆 From Morioka Station → APPI Kogen Station (approximately 50 minutes) 3. Shuttle Bus 🚌 From APPI Kogen Station to the resort 🚗 Private car – Take the Tohoku Expressway, exit at Iwate-Matsuo IC and drive for another 20 minutes. 🎿 Who is it suitable for? ✔️ Ski/snowboard lovers 🏂 ✔️ People who want to see beautiful snow views ❄️ ✔️ Nature lovers and families who want to play in the snow ⛄ 📌 Summary Yaibi High-class Ski Resort Yamato Station is a paradise for snow lovers and beautiful mountain views 🌨️ If you are looking for a snowy place near Tokyo with fewer people than Hokkaido, this is the perfect choice! 🏔️✨

The concept of Ski In & Ski Out is very attractive to ski enthusiasts. There is a ski resort right outside the door and a cable car station next to it. After skiing, you can go directly back to the hotel to rest. It is convenient and fast! This time we stayed at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen in Appi Kogen. Here is a detailed experience sharing to let you know the pros and cons of this hotel. 🗻About accommodation at Appi Kogen Ski Resort - There are three hotels in Appi Kogen Ski Resort, all of which belong to the IHG InterContinental Hotels Group: 🏨 ANA InterContinental Resort Appi Kogen 🏨 ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen 🏨 ANA Holiday Inn Resort Appi Kogen - These hotels are located in front of the ski resort, and the cable car station is just a few steps away from the room⛷️, realizing true Ski In & Ski Out, attracting many ski enthusiasts to stay. (All at your own expense) We chose ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, which was renamed in December 2021. Its biggest selling point is the convenience of Ski In & Ski Out. It takes about 1.5 hours by bus from JR Morioka Station to the hotel entrance. The transportation is relatively convenient and very friendly to skiers. However, the check-in experience was not satisfactory. 🏢 Hotel exterior and room facilities - The hotel's exterior is khaki in color, which contrasts sharply with the white snow, but it lacks aesthetic appeal and looks old and dull 😕. - We stayed in a Premium Twin Beds with 2 Sofa Beds room. The room conditions are as follows: - The space is large, but the facilities are old. The carpet, wardrobe, table, cabinet and sofa all have obvious signs of age. The bathroom is a typical Japanese style with all-plastic material. - The room is clean and odorless. After turning on the humidifier at night, the sleep quality is pretty good🛌 - The rooms with mountain views can see a silvery white snow, the scenery is still very charming❄️ 🍽️ Dining Experience This was our biggest disappointment, the dining experience did not feel at all commensurate with the room rate. - Buffet dinner and breakfast experience provided by the hotel: - The restaurant is filled with a strong smell of oil smoke, which makes people feel a little uncomfortable from the moment they enter the door🤢 - The buffet restaurant is overcrowded and you need to "fight" for food with other guests🍽️ - The food quality is average, it feels like the standard of a cheap canteen. Although it is filling, the overall experience is very poor 🥲 - After eating, I was full of fumes and had to go back to the room to take a shower again🛁 🛁 Bathhouse and hot spring experience - There are simple bathing areas and pools on site, where you can relax after skiing, but the facilities are rather basic. - Guests staying overnight will receive a free coupon for Shirakaba Onsen, which is about 10 minutes away by shuttle bus: - The Baihua Hot Spring is an open-air design with multiple hot spring pools. The environment is very comfortable and the bathing experience is relaxing🛀 - The hot spring provides a set of towels for each person, so you don't need to bring your own, which is very considerate🪥 - The only small drawback is that the vending machine in the hot spring does not sell milk. If you want to drink milk, it is recommended to buy it in advance at the store. 🧐Summary and suggestions - advantage - Ski In & Ski Out is very convenient. The hotel is within walking distance to the ski resort, which is very convenient for ski enthusiasts⛷️ - The room is large, the view is beautiful, and the sleeping environment is good🛌 - The free Baihua Hot Spring voucher is a plus, the hot spring experience is great🛀 - shortcoming - The hotel facilities are old, and the exterior and interior of the room lack freshness and modernity😕 - The buffet dining experience is very poor, the quality does not match the room rate, and it makes people feel that the cost performance is low🍴 - The room rate is high, and the overall comfort level is not as good as other small hotels that are a little further away from the ski resort but have better services Although the convenience of Ski In & Ski Out is impeccable, the room comfort and food quality here are somewhat disappointing compared to other small hotels more than 10 minutes' drive from the ski resort. If you are looking for the convenience of skiing and don't have high requirements for facilities and dining, this hotel may be suitable for you. But if you value accommodation comfort and dining experience more, you can consider a small hotel that is a little further away from the ski resort, which may be more cost-effective. Hotel Name: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen Address: 〒028-7306 117-17 Appi Plateau, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture Price: Approximately HKD 3,000 to 3,500 (January 2024) If you want to know more about Appi Kogen Ski Resort, including official ski lessons or experiences at other nearby hotels, you can visit my homepage for a detailed introduction! ✨ #globaltravel #Tohoku #Appi Plateau #Japantravel #Japanattractions #Japanhotels #Japanskiing #Iwate #skiresorts

At Appi Kogen Ski Resort, in addition to the high-priced Ski In & Out hotels, there are actually more cost-effective and cozy small hotel options! After a night at the ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, we moved to the Apikogen Mori no Hotel, which is just a 10-minute drive from the ski resort. 🚐 Pick-up and drop-off arrangements - The hotel provides free pick-up service from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen where we stayed on the first night to Apikogen Mori no Hotel. There are also shuttle buses to and from the ski resort or nearby stations. It is super convenient! - The service of the pick-up driver was impressive. He carried two suitcases weighing more than 20 kg in one hand, and moved them from the car to the hotel lobby without dropping them. He was professional and dedicated 👏, which made people feel very warm. 🛌 Room - (All at your own expense) We stayed in a Japanese Style Room and needed to make our own beds😄. - When you open the curtains, you will see a large floor-to-ceiling window. The snow scene outside the window is as beautiful as a painting. The pure white makes people relax instantly❄️. - At HK$500 per night, including breakfast and dinner, the room was very clean and cozy, and the price/performance ratio was surprisingly high! - In addition to the basic baths and large baths, you can also reserve a private open-air bath 🌌. After skiing, you can feel that all the fatigue of the day has been healed. 🍲 Food - Dinner was served in the restaurant. We did not meet other guests that night. The atmosphere was quiet and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing meal. - Dinner features Wagyu hot pot, served with exquisite sashimi appetizers, fresh vegetables and fragrant rice steamed with scallops🍲. The two meals I had at ANA Crowne Plaza were really disappointing, but the wagyu hotpot here was so delicious that it almost moved me to tears 😭! - Breakfast is a combination of Japanese and Western buffet, with meat, vegetables, eggs, starch, and each person also has a plate of exquisite side dishes 🍳. Eat well and have enough energy for skiing⛷️! 🤗 Hotel service warms people's heart - The charm of a small hotel lies in its human touch. The staff here are very friendly, the service is attentive and considerate, making people feel as warm as at home❤️. - Whether it is pick-up and drop-off arrangements, dining services or other needs, the overall feeling is very thoughtful, making our entire journey more enjoyable. Hotel name: Apikogen Mori no Hotel Address: 605-30 Appikogen, Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7306, Japan Price: Approximately HK$500 (available in January 2024) If you want to know more tips about ski resorts or other hotels, you can check out my homepage! ⛷️✨ #globaltravel #japanskiing #iwate #skiresort #japantravel #japanattractions #japanhotels #appi-kogen #tohoku

Appi Kogen Ski Resort (Appi Kogen Ski Resort) is located in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and is a paradise for ski enthusiasts. Whether you are a novice or an expert, you can find a slide that suits you here🎿✨ Ski resort highlights❄️ - Geographic location 📍 Located in Appi Plateau, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, at 40 degrees north latitude, with an altitude of approximately 1,304 meters. The area has a highland climate with an average annual temperature of about 6°C and winter temperatures can drop to -15°C. The snow accumulation exceeds 2 meters every year, so remember to prepare for the cold before setting off🧣. - Snow quality features✨ The ski resort is famous for its extremely dry "aspirin snow", which has very low water content and is not easy to clump even when you grab it with your hands. This kind of snow quality makes the slide smoother and remains stable all day long, making the skiing experience easy and enjoyable⛷️. - Ski season 📅 The ski resort is usually open from early December to early May of the following year. The 2024-2025 ski season is expected to operate until May 6, but the specific date is still subject to the official website announcement. Snow Conditions Review ❄️ - Measured in mid-January 2024 The temperature was between 0°C and 5°C, and the snow was slightly harder at the foot of the mountain due to melting snow in the sun, but it was still high-quality powder snow at the top of the mountain. The snow groomer grooms the novice trail every day, the snow conditions are stable and easy to control, the overall experience is very pleasant👍 Ski slope introduction 🎿 - The ski resort has 21 ski slopes, suitable for skiers of different levels - Ski resort data highlights: Total skiing distance is 43,100 meters | The longest single skiing distance is 5,500 meters 🌟 The maximum height difference is 708 meters | The maximum slope is 34 degrees - Recommended for beginners to experience the green line🟢 The longest green line is 5,500 meters long and slides all the way down from the top of the mountain. The scenery along the way is magnificent and it takes about an hour to complete the slide. It should be noted that there is a short and steep section at the top of the mountain, close to the cliff on the right, and novice skiers need to pay attention to braking skills ⚠️. Snowboarders can simply sit down to slow down if they can't brake. Although the process is a bit exciting, it is definitely worth a try and you will never forget it! How to get to the ski resort 🚗 - From Tokyo By JR Shinkansen, it takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station 🚄. - From Iwate Hanamaki Airport By bus, it takes about 45 minutes to get to Morioka Station🚌. - Morioka Station to Ski Resort Take the bus from the West Exit of Morioka Station and arrive at the "ANA Crowne Plaza" station in about 1 hour and 29 minutes. It is about a 5-minute walk to the ski resort🎿. Hanamaki Airport also provides a shuttle bus directly to the ski resort, but it is only available to guests staying at the ski resort hotel. You need to make an appointment in advance and provide your accommodation order number📝. Facilities and Services 🏔️ - Ski equipment rental Ski equipment rental is available at a cost of approximately HK$700 per day. - Lockers The same-day locker is located at the entrance of the ski resort and you need to re-insert coins after opening it. The overnight lockers are located next to the underground ski school. You need to put coins in again after opening them. The location is slightly off, so it is recommended to plan how to use them in advance. - Shops and Restaurants The shopping street in the ski resort offers a variety of products such as snow equipment, snacks, souvenirs, and pain medicines. The restaurant has a wide variety of options, offering delicious choices such as ramen, curry rice, etc. The food is known for its high quality 🍜🍛. - Ski In/Out Hotel Accommodation The room rates at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen within the ski resort are relatively high and the price-performance ratio is average. If your budget is limited, you can choose a more cost-effective hotel nearby, such as Apikogen Mori no Hotel. For more accommodation and course information, please refer to my other articles. Business hours: 08:30 to 20:00 (nighttime operation hours are subject to official website announcement) Address: 028-7395 Appi Plateau, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture Ticket prices: Blue Standard Pass - 1-day pass 7,500 yen & 2-day pass 14,500 yen In other articles, I have introduced the official ski courses at Appi Kogen, the Ski In Out hotel ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, and the nearby hotel Apikogen Mori no Hotel. If you are interested, you can visit my homepage to check it out. #globaltravel #Japantravel #Japanattractions #Japanskiing #Iwate #Appi Plateau #Tohoku

#helloautumn Mt. Iwate, one of mountains representing Hachimatai region, has been familiar as a mountain of faith to people since ancient times, and it is popular with many climbers still today. It shows various scenes depending on angle of view. Also known as “Nanbu-Katafuji” (the Nanbu domain’s mountain with one side of the flank shape uniquely resembling Mt. Fuji), it is famous especially for its beautifully spreading skirt of the east ridge and the rugged west ridgeline. On Mt. Iwate, there are seven unique climbing trails. The feature here is that a variety of climbing experiences can be enjoyed depending on how you combine climbing and descending routes. From the top, a whole view of wide-ranging Northern Tohoku region can be seen. And the numerous stone Buddha statues as well as the Inner Sanctuary of Iwatesan-jinja Shrine transmit a tradition of mountain worship to the present day.

Hachimantai is a famous scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture. Of course it's a popular tourist destination, but many people also come to climb the mountain, and there were many visitors of all ages, from young to old. This nature park is also on the border between Akita and Iwate prefectures. Make sure to take a photo as a souvenir. Unfortunately, there was a lot of fog on the day, and as you can see in the photo, we couldn't see a thing. On clear days, it seems that a beautiful blue landscape spreads out below. #DomesticTravel

#Overseas Tour Ambi Plateau - This time chose a more northeastern place to carry out skiing trip The large bath bathhouse is very comfortable, all the hot water measures are adequate Basically you can take a bath with a yukata, will definitely come back here. Value for money: 9.5 points

This 5-star luxury hotel even has a large public bath (hot spring) and sauna, so you can enjoy the best hotel stay. We stayed in the 131 square meter "Appi Suite" with two bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has glass on two sides, so you can relax while looking at the nature of Appi Kogen. This is the latest InterContinental hotel that opened in February 2022, and the hardware is very wonderful. All rooms are club rooms, and all guests can receive club lounge service. Breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktail time can be enjoyed in the lounge. Due to our circumstances, afternoon tea was charged to the room. The hot spring large bath has a rock bath, a cypress bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. Although there were many young staff members who were clumsy at times, they were very hard-working and I liked them. 📍ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort Address: 117 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, 028-7306 Atmosphere: Luxury, modern, resort Facilities: Large public bath, sauna, spa, gym Recommended: Indoor cypress bath (view bath)

This 5-star luxury hotel even has a large public bath (hot spring) and sauna, allowing you to enjoy the best hotel stay. We stayed in the 131 square meter "Appi Suite". The king-sized bedroom has glass on two sides, allowing you to relax while looking out at the nature of Appi Kogen. The latest InterContinental Hotel opened in February 2022. The hardware is excellent. All rooms are club rooms, and all guests can enjoy club lounge service. Breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktail time can be enjoyed in the lounge. Due to our circumstances, afternoon tea was charged to the room. The hot spring large bath has a rock bath, a cypress bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. Although there were many young staff members who were clumsy at times, they were very hard-working and I liked them. 📍ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort Address: 117 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, 028-7306 Atmosphere: Luxury modern Facilities: Large bath, sauna, spa, gym Recommended: Indoor cypress bath (view bath), #Autumn trip #Accommodation report

I rented a full set of ski equipment at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture. 🎿 I stayed at the nearby ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen, so I rented it there. Since I had made a reservation in advance, it was set up and ready when I arrived, so I was able to rent it smoothly! They have a wide selection of kids' sizes, and there is also an indoor practice area for children, so it's safe for families with children. 📍〒028-7306 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture #ski resort #iwate #trip2022

The gentle lemon yellow of Hotel Appi Grand Main Building & Tower is a landmark of Appi Kogen. Appi Kogen is a place where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding to your heart's content on the world-famous, superb powder snow. Located at 40 degrees north latitude, next to Hachimantai, one of Japan's largest areas of frost-covered trees, Appi Kogen boasts a course layout that mainly features north-facing slopes. This favorable location allows you to fully enjoy the powder snow with low humidity and superb quality. Appi Kogen Ski Resort is a large slope representing Tohoku, with a total of 21 courses and a total run distance of 43,100m. In the green season, you can enjoy various leisure activities such as golf, activities, and glamping while enjoying the great outdoors of Appi. At APPI Resort Hotels, which also accommodates long-term stays and includes Hotel Appi Grand Main Building & Tower, you can enjoy Japanese delicacies and cuisine from various cultures. In addition, the largest hot spring in Tohoku, Shirakaba no Yu, is popular with travelers from all over the world! There are plenty of activities and Japanese culture to satisfy you to the fullest. ≪Restaurant≫ We offer dishes made with plenty of ingredients grown in Iwate's land, which is rich in seasonal expressions. Iwate Prefecture, where Hachimantai and Appi Highlands are located, is a major producer of safe and delicious agricultural and marine products. The prefecture is surrounded by ingredients that fascinate visitors to the area, such as the abundant seafood of the Sanriku Coast, one of the world's leading fishing grounds, livestock products such as Maezawa Beef, the highest quality brand in Japan, and Iwate Tankaku Beef, a legendary beef that has been recognized as a food world heritage site, highland vegetables that take advantage of the cool climate of the plateau, and seasonal wild vegetables and mushrooms that grow wild around Appi. We strive to prepare safe, delicious, and healthy dishes from such rich ingredients to meet the needs of our guests. In addition, for guests with food allergies, reduced salt intake, or long-term stays, we can prepare a "chef's choice menu" by prior request. The Japanese restaurant "Nanajigure" received local halal certification from MHC Co., Ltd. on June 28, 2014. In accordance with the guidelines, we will provide local halal cuisine for dinner and breakfast. All ingredients and seasonings for local halal cuisine are approved by MHC Co., Ltd. ≪Guest Rooms≫ The convenient main building offers rooms ranging from twin to maisonette, depending on the number of guests. The rooms have a refreshing view from the window, and there is a wide variety of rooms to choose from depending on the type of guests, such as families and friends. The Imperial Suite, the highest-class suite on the top floor (19th floor) of the Tower Building, offers a magnificent view that can only be enjoyed from the top floor. The Japanese Suite, which incorporates traditional Japanese elements, is a high-quality, modern space. In the cypress indoor bath, where you can enjoy the magnificent view from the high floors, you can spend a special time that is different from your daily life. Enjoy a luxurious resort stay in a spacious room with a relaxed atmosphere, gazing out the large windows at the highland scenery. #Hotel Appi Grand #Hotel #Iwate #Skiing #Glamping

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Drive up the mountain and come to the Observatory of the Towada Lake and the Lotus Station at an altitude of more than 600 meters. The fog is still heavy. This angle is from the vicinity of the Zhongshan Peninsula, the Yucang Peninsula, and the Towada Mountains. Look at the most beautiful posters when the lakeside forest is full of thrift, just enjoy the greenery in front of the mountain, look forward to the fall. Leaving Akita Prefecture and entering Matsukawa Onsen in Iwate Prefecture. The "Shinagawa Village" visited this time is located in the Hachimantai National Park. It has been 57 years old and uses electricity and steam supply from nearby geothermal power plants. Ingredients and hot springs are all from this land. You can stay or specialize in hot springs. The hot springs are divided into indoor large baths and open-air hot springs, and open-air hot springs are divided into female-only and mixed-use baths. In fact, there are two different springs, and the pool water in the mixed bath is milky white. Buy a towel (or bring your own) before you bathe. You can also buy an egg (50 yen), write a mark on the marker, put it in a small basket, and bring a special bucket to the hot spring. Because there are no other people in the open-air hot spring, I took a picture by the way (good children don't follow suit). The environment is really like ~ life experience list and another one.

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#EnjoyJapan #Iwate #DomesticTravel My first trip to Iwate was to stay at the ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, which I had always wanted to visit, and I adjusted my bullet train schedule to do a little sightseeing in Morioka as well🌳🌞 For the bullet train, I used a 40% discount coupon that I received as a membership benefit for JRE BANK🚄 The one-way fare for the Hayabusa from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station was 14,810 yen with the bullet train e-ticket, but it was 8,870 yen, which was a great deal🤍 ✄————— M E M O—————✄ [Day2] Hanawa Line Appi Kogen 12:50 → Morioka 13:51 🍴Lunch and sightseeing in Morioka Hayabusa 30 Morioka 16:50 → Tokyo 19:04

#EnjoyJapan #Iwate #DomesticTravel I stayed at the ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort in Appi Kogen, Iwate Prefecture 🕊️ This is the first luxury hotel in Tohoku that I've been interested in since it opened in 2022, and it even won a Michelin star last year 🥰✨ There are only 38 rooms, so it's quiet and calm, and it's exactly the kind of small luxury I like 🕯️🌙 Appi Kogen is a super popular snow resort blessed with rich nature 🏂❄️ During the on-season, when you're surrounded by a world of silvery white, it's a pretty high-class place, costing about 150,000 yen per room per night, but during the off-season, it's incredibly reasonable at around 30,000 yen per night 🫢🌼 If you don't want to do winter sports, the off-season is overwhelmingly recommended in terms of both price and crowding 🥹🫶

#EnjoyJapan #Iwate #DomesticTravel I went to Appi Onsen Shirakaba no Yu, a natural hot spring facility located in Appi Highlands, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture♨️ It is located in a natural environment surrounded by beech forests, and the open-air bath where you can feel the breeze of the plateau while looking out at the birch forest is attractive👀✨ The open-air bath has a gazebo-style roof that allows you to feel the warmth of the wood, and you can enjoy the green nature in the morning and the starry sky at night🌌 There is also one of the largest saunas in Tohoku, and the relaxing sauna experience was fun, and the open-air bath has a large bathtub, a rock bath, a reclining bath, and a tub bath, so you can enjoy a variety of bathing styles🥰 There are also shuttle buses and pick-up services from nearby accommodations🚌

#EnjoyJapan #DomesticTravel #Iwate Breakfast at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort 🥣 You can enjoy a half buffet at Shiratsuyu, but this is also a complimentary service included in the price of your stay, which is nice 🥰 Egg dishes, Japanese meals, porridge meals, and desserts are all made to order and you can have refills, and you can pick up salads and fruits from the buffet table as you like 🥗 It's also luxurious that they offer champagne service in the morning, and the eggs bennett with Hachimantai salmon, thick-cut French toast, and souffle pancakes that I ordered were also incredibly delicious 🤤🤤

During our stay at the ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, we had dinner at the hotel's restaurant 🍽️ We dined at the innovative local cuisine dining "Shiratsuyu" 🐇, which blends traditional Japanese dishes with Western flavors. We shared three dishes: a selection of five types of sashimi, today's special sea urchin pasta, and charcoal-grilled Hinai chicken. Every dish was incredibly delicious 🥹🫶 The presentation and plating were stunning, and even the accompanying bread was of exceptional quality 🫢 If you stay here, you absolutely must try it 😆🍴

I stayed at the ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort 🕊️ As a complimentary service for guests, you can enjoy "Apero Time" on the lobby floor from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM 🤍 Before dinner, you can order drinks like champagne, wine, cocktails, and beer 🍺. They also serve an appetizer plate, which pairs perfectly with the drinks, making it a delight for alcohol enthusiasts 🤤. For those who don't drink alcohol, there are plenty of mocktails and soft drinks available, which was a fantastic touch 🤗.

At ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, you can enjoy hot springs♨️ The resort features two types of large public baths: a rock bath and a cypress bath, which are available on a gender-swapping schedule✨ Both baths are equipped with saunas and open-air baths. In winter, you can soak in the open-air bath while admiring the snowy landscape, which is truly delightful☺️ Next to the open-air bath, there is a reclining bath where you can relax and unwind🌱 In the changing room, complimentary drinks are provided, including not only mineral water but also carbonated beverages and lactic acid drinks, which was a pleasant surprise🤍

Enjoyed afternoon tea at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort 🫖🤍 Actually, this is a complimentary service available to all guests 🫢 Isn't it amazing to have a three-tiered afternoon tea as part of the hotel's service? 🥺 The selection isn't overly focused on sweets, making it appealing to everyone, and the desserts themselves were mildly sweet and absolutely delicious 🧁. There was a wide variety of drinks to choose from, including flavored teas and rooibos tea, and you could even get refills, making it a delightful experience ☕️. The service is available from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM 🕰️

From Hakodate Station to Morioka Station, I took the Hayabusa from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station and arrived in a total of 2 hours and 27 minutes 🚅 ☆ Yakiniku Segawa I went to Yakiniku Segawa, which has been selected as one of the 100 best yakiniku restaurants. I ordered a medium-sized plate of salt-grilled meat, tempura meat, pickled vegetables, and beer. I especially like the liver. This time I visited alone, so that's all I ordered, but next time if I come with a group, I'd like to order steak. Many of the customers around me were ordering steak after all. ☆ Morioka Mikoda Morning Market It seems to open from 5:00, but I arrived around 5:40. ★ Kigu-no-bo First, I ordered the hittsumi I was looking for. There was a line. I found a space in the rest area and sat down. It was delicious. ★ Inoue Farm I ordered burdock soup ◎ I'd definitely like to order a set meal next time. ★ Direct sales store I bought some strawberries called Star Night. It was very sweet and delicious 🥺 The vegetables were all green and beautiful. ☆ Fukuda Pan Mitake Branch I arrived before opening time, but there was a line in no time! I ordered the limited-edition sarunashi jam. As expected, the bread was fluffy 🙆 Before coming to this store, I passed by "Fukuda Pan Nagatamachi Main Branch", and there was also a line.

Iwate Prefecture. I visited during Golden Week. I decided to go there on a whim after a local acquaintance recommended it. Apparently, you can enjoy the snow corridor only during this time of year. "Aspite" is the name of a volcano shaped like a shield, and it is a 27km long driveway that crosses Hachimantai, straddling both Iwate and Akita prefectures. The road is closed during the winter. It will be open from mid-April. The snow that has accumulated during the winter forms a wall several meters high, and you can enjoy a spectacular drive. (It will end once the snow melts, so it is only during this season✨mid-April to early May) ···I was looking forward to it, but the road was closed due to bad weather (snow)😭😭 I was shocked that something like that could happen... (It was certainly cold though...) Several groups of friends made a U-turn... It was also listed in the recommended drive guide of the station rental car. If only I could have checked the information beforehand...😢 (I had planned to go straight to Akita, but I was forced to change my route. I lost a lot of time going around in circles😭😭) But there was still snow on the higher parts of the mountain, the air was crisp, and I was able to feel nature that I don't usually feel, so it was okay!! (It was empty) 028-7302 Matsuo Yoriki, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture #EnjoyJapan#Hachimantai #Iwate #AspiteLine #Drive

Shikikan Saito is a hot spring inn located near Appi Kogen in Iwate Prefecture, where you can relax in nature and delicious food. Surrounded by lush forests, you can spend a relaxing time enjoying the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The warm hospitality of this inn makes you feel as if you are visiting a villa. The rooms range from standard to luxurious open-air baths, and each room has a calming atmosphere with the warmth of wood. In particular, in rooms where you can feel close to nature, you can enjoy a relaxing time while looking out at the forest from the window. There is also a large public bath and a private bath, and soaking in the hot spring water will slowly soothe your travel fatigue. And if you stay here, you should definitely look forward to the food. The kaiseki cuisine, which uses plenty of local Iwate ingredients, is visually gorgeous and full of seasonal flavors. The time to leisurely enjoy the delicious food will make your stay at this inn even more special. This is the perfect place for an adult's reward trip, where you can forget about your daily routine and be surrounded by nature and delicious food. #Shikikan Saito #Iwate Onsen Ryokan #Near Appi Kogen #Inn surrounded by forest #Rooms with open-air baths #Iwate gourmet #Onsen trip #Relaxing trip for adults #Inn where you can feel the four seasons #Reward stay #Accommodation trip

One of the best place in the world. #snowboarding #skiing

Hachimantai straddles Iwate and Akita prefectures The Aspite Line is a 27km long driveway that crosses Hachimantai "Aspite" is the name of a volcano that looks like a shield This area is also a heavy snow area and is closed to traffic in winter The road closure is lifted after mid-April By that time, several meters of snow has been packed down to create a snow corridor Speaking of snow corridors, the famous "Yuki no Otani" in Hokuriku is famous, but this one is recommended because it is free to visit Such driveways are also a spring feature unique to Japan 📍Hachimantai Aspite Line "Snow Corridor" Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture No parking lot Scheduled to open on April 15, 2025

🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: There is a hotel next door and a hot spring. The food court is large and has a variety of shops, which is nice️⭕️ 🕰️Opening hours: Lifts start operating from 8:30 💰Price per person: 1-day pass from 7,500 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The course is wide, safe, and the snow quality is good.