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Life is Beautiful

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, hydromassage showerhead
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Appikogen 605-126, Hachimantai, Iwate, 028-7306
  • Appi Kogen Ski Resort
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fudo Waterfall
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Hachimantai

At Life is Beautiful, you'll be 1.5 km (1 mi) from Appi Kogen Ski Resort and 14.2 km (8.8 mi) from Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center. Highlights at this ski B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .The restaurant, Happy Life Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Time to Air is the bed & breakfast's own bar. Enjoy the 15 outdoor tennis courts along with access to tennis lessons. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Hachimantai B&B include Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree and Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center.
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What's nearby

  • Appi Kogen Ski Resort - 18 min walk
  • Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center - 16 min drive
  • Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center - 20 min drive
  • Shimokura Ski Area - 22 min drive
  • Toshichi Onsen - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Akasakata Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪ふうせつ花 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪らんぷ - ‬17 min drive
  • レッドハウス
  • ‪李朝苑 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Cafe Brisa - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Life is Beautiful

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain bed & breakfast's complimentary ski shuttle. Life is Beautiful helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage, ski equipment rentals and ski passes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the bed & breakfast's bar.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Life is Beautiful offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Life is Beautiful Motel Hachimantai
Life is Beautiful Hachimantai
Life is Beautiful B&B Hachimantai
Life is Beautiful Hachimantai
Life is Beautiful Bed & breakfast
Life is Beautiful Bed & breakfast Hachimantai

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Life is Beautiful?

Life is Beautiful offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Beautiful on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$237.70, 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.

Is parking available at Life is Beautiful?

Yep, Life is Beautiful has a free self car park.

What makes Life is Beautiful a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Life is Beautiful.

Is Life is Beautiful family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Life is Beautiful is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Life is Beautiful?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Life is Beautiful serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Life is Beautiful?

No, Life is Beautiful does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Life is Beautiful?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Life is Beautiful?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Life is Beautiful?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Life is Beautiful?

There is a golf course next to Life is Beautiful.

Life is Beautiful Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent room was satisfactory, parking was super convenient and access to the ski area is quick with a car. I wish there was more space to hang clothing and brighter lighting in the rooms as well as common areas.

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Life Is Beeeautiful
We had a very relaxed weekend at Life Is Beautiful. It was an excellent change of pace from camping/hiking, was definitely needed. We just so happened to find the perfect place for it. The room was two twins with its own bathroom and refrigerator. It was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We opted for the Breakfast and Dinner which we do not regret as the meals were delicious. The owners and staff were all extremely friendly and understanding especially with our skoshi Japanese speaking abilities. We would definitely recommend and would indeed stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience here! I chose to stay here because it was close to Appi and was priced better than any of the surrounding hotels and came with dinner and breakfast. I highly recommend paying the little extra for the meals. They were fantastic. Just what I needed after a long day. The rooms are quite cozy and the beds are very also comfortable. I plan on staying here next time I go to Appi Kogen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHUAN YI

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lai Ping Stella

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too small room to stay!
Our purpose for this trip was for ski and we stayed 8 days at Life is beautiful. The room is very small with a small toilet and very small sink where we can only sit on the edge of tub to brush teeth & wash face and our body was all wet! The owner of this hostel provided 8 sets of towel & teeth brush in the room at one time. Everyday we are having the same breakfast without any changed. I will not recommend you to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023