"Standard APA hotel with a nice view of Kitakami River from my window. **Positives: *Pretty sure this was the one that had an HDMI port on the console, making it super-easy to plug in my Switch. (Might have been the APA hotel before this; I don't really remember; but that makes two APA hotels as which I've seen this: the other one was APA Keisei Narita.) **Neutral: *All these business hotel I've been staying at lately are blurring together, so I don't really remember specifics about this place.🤔 I remember it being pretty clean...I think. *Pretty sure the shower was nice, although not super-powerful and with a hose to the showerhead that was just a BIT too short. *The AC, while cold, was a bit skittish, and I wound up playing the "turn it down a degree, then it gets to cold...so I turn it up a degree, then it gets too warm" game. *Vending machine on the 1st floor sold drinks I drank... **Negatives* ...but no hot coffee. Had to get those at convenience stores. (Yes, it's August; no, that doesn't stop me from wanting hot coffee after meals.) *Check-in time was pretty hectic, and the line to check in was long and full of people whose patience was clearly wearing thin."
"Very convenient and close to the station for any traveling with public transport to nearby areas or the rest of Morioka. Don't ignore the hotel breakfast (have to pay for a breakfast ticket at the front desk), the food options are good and if you want to try the 3 Great noodles of Morioka, you can get all of them at one location (though I can't say how good they are because I didn't try them)."
"It’s a bit farther from the Morioka JR station, so I would recommend taking the bus to get there. However, this chain is very nice as usual. Friendly staff, a nice onsen, and a clean room. I generally recommend this chain."
"A nice set-up for a ski-in/ski-out resort. My kids also had great lessons with an English instructor. Getting to Appi Kogen was also quite easy with the buses from Morioka Station. We were also bumped up to a larger room, which was very comfortable, especially by Japanese standards. That was also great. However…..
The only drawback was the very limited food options, especially for dinner with young kids, who don’t eat very much anyway. We live in Japan, so we’re accustomed to Japanese portions, local izakayas, bentos, etc. But this was challenging. It was either spend 20,000¥-30,000¥ for a mediocre buffet, where the kids just wanted a few bites of the simplest food. Or a yakiniku restaurant that would’ve been 30,000¥ - 40,000¥ for a family of 4. High-end sushi spot that would’ve been even more pricey. (The room service menu is quite sad, and again would be close to 20,000¥)
Or, you’re left with getting instant Nissin ramen cups at the convene, which is what we ended up doing the last night. (Breakfast, again, pay steep prices at the buffet, or wait till the bakery opens at the comically late hour of 10:00am, when you of course want to be on the slopes.)
Anyway, I’d suggest packing some of your own bentos, or be prepared to pay. ¥¥¥¥¥¥"
"Staff are very friendly and helpful whenever assistance is needed. Room is ordinary but it's generally clean and tidy. Breakfast is very nice with lots of food variety and much local produces are included. One down side of hotel is that it doesn't have under cover and secure parking with only limited numbers of street spaces available."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Iwate, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Iwate is known for its golf courses and museums.
What can I see and do in Iwate?
Enjoy the area's cultural attractions such as Ishigaminooka Museum, or get outdoors into nature at a spot like Mt. Iwate. Appi Kogen Ski Resort and Shimokura Ski Area are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What are holiday rentals like in Iwate?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Iwate. Holiday rentals offer extras like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, a holiday rental can provide a sense of privacy away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a great option for a small group gathering.
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