Hotels with Breakfast in Hachimantai

In the context of a scientific event, I had the chance to stay one full week at the ANA Crowne Plaza Resort. In a few words, I will simply say that this place is amazing, and that I recommend it for a skiing stay in Appi. In terms of the hotel itself, I have found that the staff were friendly, helpful and professional, like it could be expected in Japan. They took care of all the little issues I had during my stay, promptly and without any discussion. I additionally appreciated the “eco-friendly programme” that is offered, in which coupons are provided in exchange of ”no-cleaning room days”. The amenities in the hotel (public baths, souvenir shops, ski rental station) are spot on to make the stay perfect. I would however like to mention that it could even be better with a bar that stays open late (at least until midnight), as this would have prevented me from having to go to the next hotel to get a drink with my colleague. Maybe the bar from the hotel was closed because of the time in the season? Concerning the room I got, it is spacious and comfortable, super clean, although furniture and facilities are a bit old-style. Renewing the bathroom material could be a good item to put on the hotel to-do list, as well as making the room a bit more soundproof and insulated. This would hence prevent cigarette smoke from entering into the room from the outside. Moreover, whereas the bed was very comfortable and allowed for a propre relaxation time after a busy day with work and skiing, I got awakened by the noisy engines of the snow groomers several times during my stay (which is annoying, especially at 5:00 AM). Therefore, I would rank my experience as an average one (neither particularly good nor bad).

Free coffee was available in the lobby from 7:00 to 21:00. I was very happy because I couldn't drink coffee on this Hachimantai trip. The desk in the lobby was designed to be at a height where you could read books, and there were seats surrounding the fireplace, so the furnishings were relaxing. The windows were big and comfortable. I enjoyed playing online games with 4 people at the desk in the lobby. There were many outlets for charging in the living room, which was also a high point. I also liked the fact that it was easy to save energy because the light switch was arranged in one place. (Because if the light switch is broken in the room, it will be too much to turn off all of them.) And the color of the light is good (the color temperature is low and calm), the amount of light is necessary and sufficient, and it was adjustable. I thought that this was a well-thought-out hotel. There was plenty of ice water and hot water. However, I wanted tea because it was only tea. (I went out by car and bought it at a small shop.) There are only ２ coin laundry for washing and drying, and I think it's off-season in summer, but it was still crowded. The bath is also written as Max for 18 people, and it seems that you need to choose the time. If you like hot springs, you can visit the hot springs outside. I had a mini French buffet for one night out of two nights, and dinner at a nearby restaurant, Northern Grande for one night, so I never got tired of it. It was adjacent to the forest of the prefecture and I enjoyed walking. The ski season is also good because it is a hotel with autumn leaves and ski resorts. It is a hotel that I want to stay again.

Very satisfied with an experience, the hotel is very comfortable, I like the lobby design style very much, warm and atmospheric, the hotel service is very good, the room is very spacious and bright, the winter window is full of snow, the interior is warm like spring, the hotel is also very good, there is an outdoor soup pool, you can see the stars, the snowflakes are floating, Beautiful mood! The breakfast at the accommodation is very rich, the taste is very good, the side dishes are very exquisite. Afternoon tea is great, afternoon 4:30-6:00 lounge time, there is a performance of Italian music masters, very comfortable. Very close to the ski resort, skiing snow every day, soaking in soup, comfortable ～

Luxurious Kaiseki cuisine for dinner, and wholesome country food for breakfast. This inn rests in the woods of Appi, Hachimantai

I stayed when I came to Hachimantai to hunt for autumn leaves. This is a large hotel. When I arrived, the scent of sulfur in the hot springs was a little bit scented in the lobby. The welcome drink bar is located in the lobby lounge. The room is a beautiful Japanese-style room with 8 tatami mats. It was the first gorgeous shoji that Shoji saw (pink, white, purple and autumn leaves pattern). The room key was ２ I was saved with a book. Wa 5 #-# The bath is a day trip bath. It was very crowded probably because it was the autumn leaves season on Sunday. The hot springs are transparent (a little whitish in the book) and have a scent of sulfur. From the open-air bath, it was said that Mt. Iwate was looking at it, and there was a cloud. The open-air bath is lukewarm water. The large communal bath was hot water. Although it is a day trip hot water, amenities such as lotion are available. Since there are only 3 dryers, it was difficult to use, and if I gave up using it, I could finally use it. There is a water cooler, but the trash can for throwing away the cup for the water cooler was full, and there were many cups outside the trash can. I stacked and fell on the floor. The next morning, the bath was only for guests, so I took it relaxing. Since it was a men and women replacement system, I took another bath. For dinner, we had a beautiful venue with a chandelier that is also used in the wedding hall. There were a lot of pre-orders and appetizers, and the sashimi was unique with a salad tailored with sea bream and tuna. I'm not good at sea crabs, but it didn't smell and it was delicious. The seafood soy milk pot had a gentle taste, and the Hachimantai Bok shabu-shabu and dessert cheesecake were delicious. As for sake, the local sake in Hachimantai city was dry and delicious, and 300cc was reasonable for 800 yen and I ordered several bottles. The man in charge of the meal was very kind and hospitality and was happy to be with him. Breakfast was a buffet at a restaurant with a garden view. The pizza toast that cut bread into my favorite thickness and put color 々 on it seemed to be popular. The hot water that was not too salty was delicious, and there were Koiwai milk and local yogurt. I drank coffee after meals at the restaurant and in the lobby lounge. It was a comfortable hotel with a good hot spring, very convenient for sightseeing in Hachimantai.

It was the first stay with 3 people for 1 night. There is a building along the river, and it is a quiet place, so you can relax. The room is a Japanese-style room, there is no toilet and washbasin, and there are shared facilities along the corridor. Lack of confirmation when booking. There is a sound of walking in the hallway, and the voice next door is also a little leaked. There were more meals than I could eat, but the taste was not good enough for me. There were fish, wild vegetables, tempura, etc., but it's a matter of taste. Breakfast was not enough to eat, so it was saved. All the staff are kind. A day trip bath is also available from 8:00 in the morning, so next time I will use it for a day trip bath. The open-air bath is dark underfoot and there are steps, so be careful when bathing at night. The outdoor bath was cloudy, so I couldn't see the stairs at night.

As written in many reviews, the water quality of the hot spring was really good. Plenty of hot water was flowing, and I was satisfied with both the indoor and outdoor baths. Even after getting out of the hot spring, my body was warm and warm, and although it was a chilly day, I fell asleep comfortably. Although it was November, there were a few stink bugs in the room, but I wonder if it can't be helped because it's deep in the mountains... The room was old but clean. Both kamameshi and sukiyaki were delicious, but the seafood cheese fondue was rich and had kamameshi, but it was served like a risotto over white rice. I was satisfied with the volume as well. However, the ice cream and matcha mousse of the buffet style dessert was not good. Breakfast was quite crowded, so I was worried, but it seems that corona measures were taken, so I was relieved. I enjoyed both rice and croissants, and I ate too much because there was a wide variety. I was very grateful for the takeout coffee service.

I don't think this is an inn that I would recommend to anyone. There is no shower in the bathroom, only water comes out of the faucet. When I wash my hair, I scoop up the hot water in the water tank that I have saved up with a bucket and wash it. Because this hot water uses geothermal heat, it is often a little hot, so in that case you need to add water to adjust the temperature. This time, there was a guest washing his head with water in front of a faucet separate from the hot water tank. I was a little worried that I would catch a cold because it was so cold that I was about to jump when I washed the shampoo. There are only two washrooms in the bathroom where you can reach the hot water tank, so I think you should wait until those washrooms open. This inn is not for the faint of heart. Hair dryers are also available for rent at the front desk to avoid the effects of hydrogen sulfide gas. Due to geothermal heating, fine temperature adjustment is not possible. The room temperature is controlled by opening and closing the windows. In autumn, even if there is a screen door, stink bugs will enter without mercy. On the premise that stink bugs will enter from the beginning, packing tape for trapping is placed in the guest room. If you don't like stink bugs, you'll have to catch them yourself. This inn is not suitable for people who are not good at insects. The toilet in the guest room does not have a warm water washing toilet seat, and only cold water comes out of the hand wash basin. Because this is also affected by hydrogen sulfide gas, the equipment is kept to a minimum. (There was only one communal toilet with a warm-water washing toilet seat.) This is just a quick summary, and it may be a bit unbearable for people who are used to a typical inn. The bottom of the open-air bath is also full of fallen leaves in autumn, so it is necessary to enjoy bathing with the leaves. However, I feel that the advantages such as outstanding sulfur springs, delicious food although not luxurious, and very pleasant customer service outweigh the disadvantages mentioned above. So I have stayed here many times. This was my first visit since the outbreak of the Corona vortex, and I was impressed by how much money was spent on truly necessary measures, such as installing alcohol disinfectants in each guest room. (This is the only inn that has alcohol for disinfection in each guest room, probably to prevent damages caused by pickpockets.) I recommend it to anyone.

The B&B is very close to Appi Plateau and provides ski pick-up and drop-off services. At the same time, other employees are also asked to take care of the pick-up and drop-off, so there is no problem for the B&B to go to the ski resort for easy skiing. The more problematic thing is how to get to the B&B. If you need to take a bus to get your ski equipment, it is quite a distance from the bus station to the B&B. It would be difficult to push your luggage for 20 minutes in the snow. If you ask the B&B owner to pick you up at the JR station, you will need to call to communicate, and there are pick-up time restrictions. The website does not explain this clearly. In addition, the communication between trip.com and the B&B is not very smooth. You have to confirm your accommodation by phone in person. The owner is also a chef, so he doesn't reply to emails very often. Trip.com AI online customer service cannot help. I think it would be ideal to drive here by yourself. I had a good breakfast and was ready to go skiing. But dinner is very simple and may be a bit full for some people. The B&B provides discounted ski tickets and ski equipment. Overall, I would be willing to stay at this B&B again if the problem of getting to the B&B can be solved.

On this hot spring trip, Fujishichi Onsen left a lasting impression. 5 minutes by car after trekking the summit of Hachimantai on August 1st. Park in front of the main building around 12:00. Purchase a bathing ticket at the front desk. After walking through the wooden corridor leading to the large public bath and open-air bath, take off your shoes and walk barefoot. There are four chairs in the corridor. Behind it is the changing room for men and women. Put on a hat and go to the mixed bathing open-air bath. Third hot water is moderate. Fujihachi no Yu is slightly hot. A sulfur spring with a temperature of 91 degrees. Bubbling up from the hot water floor. The fourth hot water is slightly warm. I returned to the indoor bath after hopping through the spectacular open-air baths. Perhaps because it was around lunch time, it was very empty. Large bath towels are sold at the front desk so that women can also use the mixed bathing open-air bath. It seems that it is 1200 yen. It might be better to wear a bathing suit that is divided into upper and lower parts. By the way, the women-only open-air bath is at the farthest place. Is it difficult to use?