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Life is Beautiful

Property class: 3

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Located close to Appi Kogen Ski Resort, Life is Beautiful provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this bed & breakfast offering a free ski shuttle, ski lift privileges, and ski privileges. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Happy Life Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A room with two beds, each with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A room with two beds, a TV on a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 267 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A room with two beds, a TV on a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hachimantai, Life is Beautiful is next to a golf course and on the riverwalk. Appi Kogen Ski Resort and Shimokura Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center and Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree. Fudo Waterfall and Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing. Visit our Hachimantai travel guide
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Map
Appikogen 605-126, Hachimantai, Iwate, 028-7306

What's nearby

  • A skier on a snowy mountain slope with a clear sky and a snow-covered peak in the background.
    Appi Kogen Ski Resort
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A river with cherry blossoms, a wooden bridge, and mountains in the background.
    Morioka Castle
    47 min drive - 32.0 miles
  • Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center
    14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Shimokura Ski Area
    19 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Toshichi Onsen
    40 min drive - 24.3 miles

Getting around

  • Akasakata Station
    3 min walk

Restaurants

  • 李朝苑
    17 min walk
  • らんぷ
    17 min drive
  • HOUSE APPI
    1 min walk
  • 白露
    16 min walk
  • 美麗華
    16 min walk

About this property

Life is Beautiful

  • Bed & breakfast near Appi Kogen Ski Resort
  • Located close to Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center and Fudo Waterfall, Life is Beautiful provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this bed & breakfast offering a free ski shuttle, ski lift privileges, and ski privileges. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Happy Life Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and 15 outdoor tennis courts
    • A front-desk safe, golf cart on site, and tennis lessons on site
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with heated floors and hydromassage showers
    • 21-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Happy Life Cafe
  • Time to Air

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hot tub fee: JPY 500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is Beautiful pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Life is Beautiful?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Beautiful on Aug 23, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Life is Beautiful?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Life is Beautiful?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Life is Beautiful located?

Located near the slopes, this Hachimantai bed & breakfast is in the mountains, within 9 mi (15 km) of Appi Kogen Ski Resort and Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center, and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree and Fudo Waterfall are also within 12 mi (20 km). Akasakata Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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