Life is Beautiful
3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$256
NZ$256
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Explore the area
Appikogen 605-126, Hachimantai, Iwate, 028-7306
- Appi Kogen Ski Resort2 min drive
- Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center18 min drive
- Toshichi Onsen36 min drive
Room options
View all photos for 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 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room
Standard Quadruple Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
- 25 sq m
- 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
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
- 20 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
- 20 sq m
- Resort view
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Twin Beds
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.
What's nearby
- Appi Kogen Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
- Shimokura Ski Area - 22 min drive - 22.7 km
- Hachimantai Aspie Terrain Observatory - 26 min drive - 28.5 km
- Toshichi Onsen - 36 min drive - 39.3 km
Getting around
- Akasakata Station - 3 min walk
Restaurants
- テラスレストラン ARLBERG - 15 min walk
- ふうせつ花 - 10 min drive
- らんぷ - 17 min drive
- 郷土料理 七時雨 - 16 min walk
- 安比の、クレープ屋さん。 - 13 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.
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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
- 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
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
- 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
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 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Beautiful on 24 Oct 2025 start from NZ$255.93, 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.