Appi Hills Shirakabano-mori

Appi Hills Shirakabanomori (formerly Appi Grand Villa 3) at Appi Ski Resort offers hotel style accommodation in a ski-in location with a short walk/skate to lifts. The hotel has spacious western twin rooms or larger rooms (for up to 4-5 guests) with a Japanese tatami sitting area. All rooms have private bathrooms and you can utilise the onsite public bath or it’s a short walk to the onsen complex. The hotel is very functional but somewhat dated, so don’t have expectations for fancy accommodation.

Where is Appi Hills Shirakabanomori?

Located at the Appi Ski Resort, the hotel is a 5 minute walk to the slopes or you can get an on-demand shuttle. Alternatively, skiers can skate to the slopes whilst it’s possible to ski-in to the hotel.

The free shuttle service also connects Appi Hills Shirakanomori to the Hotel Appi Grand and the onsen, or it’s easy enough to walk to the onsen facility.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service from the Appikogen train station or can arrange a shuttle from the Morioka train station or the Hanamaki Airport.

Rooms

Room types:

• Twin room (up to 2 guests) with 2 single beds
• Combo room with tatami area (up to 4-5 guests) – 2 single beds + tatami sitting area with kotatsu (heated leg-warming table) and with space for 3 futons

Rooms have an ensuite bathroom, fridge and tea making facilities, and some rooms offer mountain views.

Facilities & Services

• Free use of nearby patio: spa, sauna, onsen
• Public bath onsite (not onsen water)
• Ski/snowboard rental equipment shop
• Ski/snowboard lockers
• Babysitting services
• Discounted lift passes – these can be included as part of your accommodation package
• Massage services
• Gift shop
• Coin laundrette
• 24 hour front desk
• Some English speaking staff
• Wifi
• Parking

Dining

Your accommodation package can include breakfast or breakfast and dinner (half board).

There is a restaurant onsite that provides buffet meals with a range of Western, Japanese and Chinese fare. The hotel also has a Japanese restaurant. Otherwise you can get a shuttle to one of the other Appi Resort hotels.