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Life is Beautiful 
Appikogen 605-126See mapUS$ 177.64per night
This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 13 Nov
Top reasons for booking
Shuttle service
This hotel offers a shuttle service
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Ski-friendly
Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Spa (additional charge)
Golf
Luggage storage
Exploring the area
Akasakata station, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by foot
Appi Kogen Ski Resort, 900m, About 14 mins from hotel by foot12
Standard Quadruple Room
Multiple beds
25.0 m²
Mountain view
7
Standard Twin Room
2 beds
17.0 m²
49
Deluxe Twin Room
Multiple beds
25.0 m²
Courtyard view
12
Standard Triple Room
Multiple beds
20.0 m²
Resort view
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Japanese Style Room
Multiple beds
19.0 m²
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4.6/5.0
Fantastic
10 reviewsLocation
0.0
Services offered
4.6
Cleanliness
4.5
Atmosphere & facilities
4.8
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Reviewed: 20 Mar 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
Had a great stay. The room was spotless and very comfortable, and quiet. Our hosts were absolutely fabulous - so friendly and warm. The meals were delicious. We ate in every breakfast and dinner. The cooking was exceptional.
Location was great - just a two minute drive up to the ski hill
Reviewed: 9 Mar 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
Cute little inn, run by really nice people. Dinners were fantastic—different every night. The staff were really nice and even gave us a ride to the train station early the morning we left. The inn is across the street from the resort shuttle, so it’s easy to get to and from Appi Resort.
Reviewed: 6 Mar 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
Had an amazing stay. Beautiful hotel with delicious meals. Very friendly staff with good vibes.
Reviewed: 28 Jan 2026
4.0/5.0
GreatSolo stay · For leisure
Clean room, friendly staff, prompt pickup and delivery service to/from the slopes.
Reviewed: 8 Jan 2025
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner · For leisure
Sato san and Nora san were the perfect hosts for our 4-night stay. Food was very good and the pension was warm and cozy. Our room was spacious enough and had a wonderful view of sunrise and even part of Mt Iwaki. Our room package came with daily breakfast and dinner.
We felt we were staying with good friends and every dinner was pleasantly spent with Sato san, Nora san and fellow guests. Bon-chan was a delightful addition to the experience too. Sato san and Kazu san took turns to send or pick us to and from the APPI Plaza, which was only about 3 minutes' drive away.
Sato san has a cool style, and is a creative person who cooks very well too. His pension has touches of his art and his philosophy of life is beautful. I highly recommend this pension to anyone who wants to ski at APPI Kogen. We rented his ski gear which were of good quality but at a fraction of the price at the APPI Plaza rental place.
Reviewed: 30 Dec 2024
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with friends · For leisure
Tom and his family took well care of us during our stay at his place. Excellent, keep it up.
Reviewed: 27 Dec 2024
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay · For leisure
Staff and host were very helpful and warm.
Reviewed: 10 Jan 2023
4.0/5.0
GreatSolo stay · For leisure
Food was excellent room was satisfactory, parking was super convenient and access to the ski area is quick with a car. I wish there was more space to hang clothing and brighter lighting in the rooms as well as common areas.
Reviewed: 10 Jul 2022
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
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.
Reviewed: 23 Feb 2022
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay · For leisure
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.
Overview
Exploring the area
Transport
Akasakata station
Attractions
Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Ski equipment rentalsSki passFree buggy serviceFree shuttle serviceCommunal microwave Communal refrigerator FireplaceLaundry serviceConciergeFront desk (limited service hours)Tourist info deskSoccer