8/10 Good
Scott
Jan 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Life is Beautiful
3.0 star property
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Laundry
- Breakfast available
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
Explore the area
Appikogen 605-126, Hachimantai, Iwate, 028-7306
- Appi Kogen Ski Resort18 min walk
- Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center16 min drive
- Fudo Waterfall25 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe Twin Room
- 269 sq ft
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
- 183 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room
Standard Quadruple Room
- 267 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
- 215 sq ft
- River view
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
- 213 sq ft
- Resort view
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
Hachimantai
With a stay at Life is Beautiful in Hachimantai, you'll be 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appi Kogen Ski Resort and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center. .This golf bed & breakfast is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Fudo Waterfall.
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
Ski bed & breakfast with a free shuttle to the slopes
Life is Beautiful offers 10 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include outdoor tennis courts.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
Stop by the bed & breakfast's restaurant, Happy Life Cafe, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Happy Life Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Time to Air - Onsite bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
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
- Smoke-free property
- 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
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
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 per person
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Spa 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 fire extinguisher, 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
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
Life is Beautiful Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sara
Jul 10, 2022
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.
Sara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason
Mar 11, 2022
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 21, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
CHUAN YI
May 19, 2024
CHUAN YI
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Lai Ping Stella
Jan 3, 2024
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!
Lai Ping Stella
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023