19 Accommodation

“Great value, friendly owners, and perfectly practical for skiing”

Arriving with expectations of luxury, you might be let down, but if you want clean, warm, practical lodging at a very reasonable price, this place delivers exactly that. My room was simple yet very comfortable—spotless, warm, with a good shower and plenty of hot water. A decent‑sized fridge was handy for a few essentials. The spot works well for skiing: it’s on the main bus route and just one stop up to the main resort area, making travel easy. There’s a bar attached, so it can get lively during peak season, and the towels are small (typical in Japan), but you can request extras. What really sets this place apart is the owners’ kindness; they were extremely helpful and accommodating throughout my stay and even arranged for my luggage to be sent on after I left, which I greatly appreciated. And the burgers in the bar are excellent—definitely worth trying after a day on the slopes. Overall, a very solid and welcoming base for skiing in Appi. The bed was a little on the hard side for my taste, but that’s just a personal preference.

Beth·7 months ago

“My stay was all about snow boarding, so a comfortable place”

The location is close to the Appi Kogen ski field, with a shuttle bus running every half hour (7 minutes to the ski resort). There’s a bar/burger bar in the house and good tap beers. Getting there is easy via Shinkansen to Morioka (2 hours) then a bus (1 hour). Appi is a quiet place, so be prepared. The 19brew bar and Ollies are nearby. I traveled alone and the staff were friendly and engaging even when off site. Lawson is a handy short shuttle ride away. If you’re quick, you can catch the return shuttle in 7 minutes, but the next one is every half hour. I couldn’t get the heater to work, and the remote was missing. In fairness I didn’t need it and didn’t pursue it with staff. There are no laundry facilities, but one is across the road at House Appi.

Flannery·7 months ago

“Good choice when you need a place to stay for some reasons in this area”

The owner is a friendly and nice gentleman—thanks! The bar adjacent to the hotel allows check‑in and check‑out without waiting or formalities, which is a relief for people who dislike procedures. Nice trees right next to the window. They might have offered a simple breakfast, but there was no hairdryer in the room. The bathroom could have been cleaned better and the bath mat replaced after previous guests. No breakfast was available, which was disappointing since there are no normal options nearby.

Anna·7 months ago

“A great place for a short day to go to the resort we had a car so it was just what we needed. Thank you very much to the”

Close to the resort and the facilities are clean. The gear room was hard to use for snow sport equipment, and the check‑in process could use more information.

Gerard·7 months ago

I was very dissatisfied. My room was cancelled without any notice, and neither Booking nor anyone told me. I only found out after 9 pm.

Xiunan·8 months ago