"It’s a bit farther from the Morioka JR station, so I would recommend taking the bus to get there. However, this chain is very nice as usual. Friendly staff, a nice onsen, and a clean room. I generally recommend this chain."
"A nice set-up for a ski-in/ski-out resort. My kids also had great lessons with an English instructor. Getting to Appi Kogen was also quite easy with the buses from Morioka Station. We were also bumped up to a larger room, which was very comfortable, especially by Japanese standards. That was also great. However…..
The only drawback was the very limited food options, especially for dinner with young kids, who don’t eat very much anyway. We live in Japan, so we’re accustomed to Japanese portions, local izakayas, bentos, etc. But this was challenging. It was either spend 20,000¥-30,000¥ for a mediocre buffet, where the kids just wanted a few bites of the simplest food. Or a yakiniku restaurant that would’ve been 30,000¥ - 40,000¥ for a family of 4. High-end sushi spot that would’ve been even more pricey. (The room service menu is quite sad, and again would be close to 20,000¥)
Or, you’re left with getting instant Nissin ramen cups at the convene, which is what we ended up doing the last night. (Breakfast, again, pay steep prices at the buffet, or wait till the bakery opens at the comically late hour of 10:00am, when you of course want to be on the slopes.)
Anyway, I’d suggest packing some of your own bentos, or be prepared to pay. ¥¥¥¥¥¥"
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yakehashiri Lava Flow during your travels in Hachimantai. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center in Hachimantai. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Matsuo Mine Museum during your trip to Hachimantai. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Matsukawa Geothermal Power Plant during your travels in Hachimantai. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Head up the mountain to Amihari Onsen Ski Area, Shimokura Ski Area, or Panorama Ski Area. Explore nature at Yakehashiri Lava Flow and Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree. Iwate Kogen Snow Park and Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.