Question 1

How do I get there from Morioka Station?

Accepted Answer

Take the JR Hanawa Line from JR Morioka Station to Appi-Kogen Station, about 60 minutes, then a shuttle bus for hotel guests, about 10 minutes. Connecting buses from Morioka Station and Hanamaki Airport also run in some seasons. Please contact the hotel for details.

Question 2

What is there to do in the green season (summer and autumn)?

Accepted Answer

In summer there is the sweeping view from the rooftop terrace and forest trekking; in autumn, the foliage. Activities are available through the year, so you can enjoy the rich nature of Appi Kogen in any season.

Question 3

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Standard check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 11:00. Times may differ depending on the plan, so please check the details of the plan you book.

Question 4

How far is the ski resort?

Accepted Answer

The hotel adjoins Appi Kogen Ski Resort, so access to the slopes is very easy in the ski season. It is an ideal location for guests whose stay centres on winter sports.

Question 5

Can I stay with children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the IHG brand's kids-friendly programme there are plans where up to two children per room stay, eat and use the hot spring free (age 13 and above are charged adult rates). Please see the official IHG website for details.

Question 6

What room types are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 38 rooms in seven types. All are finished in warm, high-quality wood-grain interiors, with views of the snow-covered slopes in winter and the green mountains in summer.

Question 7

Is there a spa, and do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

There is a spa in the hotel offering entirely personal treatments. We recommend booking in advance. Please contact the hotel for details.

Question 8

Is there a hot spring, and what kind?

Accepted Answer

There is a natural hot spring bathing hall with two kinds of bath, a rock bath and a cypress bath, where you can bathe at leisure surrounded by the nature of Appi Kogen.

Question 9

Are there smoking and non-smoking rooms?

Accepted Answer

All rooms are non-smoking. There are smoking areas inside the hotel for guests who wish to smoke.

Question 10

Is there a pick-up service?

Accepted Answer

A shuttle bus runs from Appi-Kogen Station. If you arrive on a train that has no connecting shuttle, we can collect you if you arrange it with the hotel in advance.

Question 11

What food can I enjoy?

Accepted Answer

The dining room serves dishes made with ingredients from Iwate Prefecture. A course menu and a bar are available, aimed at an intensely personal fine-dining experience.

Question 12

Is there parking, and is there a charge?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the hotel directly for capacity and charges.

Question 13

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 14

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

11:00.

Question 15

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 16

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

117-46 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture

Question 18

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Appi-Kogen Station on the JR Hanawa Line. From JR Morioka Station, about 60 minutes on the JR Hanawa Line to Appi-Kogen Station. About 15 minutes from Matsuo-Hachimantai IC on the Tohoku Expressway.

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