A Michelin hotel in Japan's ski resort

ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort

Located in Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan, the address is 117-46 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate. Appi Kogen is a famous ski resort in the Tohoku region of Japan, about a four-hour drive from Tokyo.

Hotel facilities
1. Guest rooms:
• The hotel has 38 guest rooms, offering 7 types of rooms, including presidential suites, Appi suites, one-bedroom suites with balconies, etc.
• The room design is inspired by the natural landscape of Appi Kogen, decorated with traditional Japanese washi paper and Iwate craft furniture. Some rooms have indoor cypress bathtubs, offering views of the ski resort in all seasons.
2. Dining:
• The hotel has several restaurants offering a variety of options, including Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, buffets, and more.
• The SHIRATSUYU restaurant in the hotel combines local ingredients and Western cuisine to provide an innovative dining experience.
3. Leisure facilities:
• The hot spring bath offers rock baths and cypress baths to help guests relax.
• The hotel also has a gym, heated swimming pool, karaoke, and other entertainment facilities.
4. Other facilities:
• The hotel offers multilingual services, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and other services.
• The hotel lobby offers welcome drinks, afternoon tea, aperitif time, and breakfast the next day.
Special experience
• The hotel is located near the Appi Kogen ski resort, making it very convenient for skiing in and out in winter.
• The hotel has an observation deck on the roof, offering stunning views of the ski resort.
• The hotel also offers a luxurious "turndown service" to create a comfortable sleeping environment for guests.
Honors
• ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort opened in March 2022 and won the "2022 WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS" luxury resort award in October of the same year.
• In July 2024, the hotel was rated as the first Michelin-starred hotel in the Tohoku region of Japan by the Michelin Guide.
Transportation
• The hotel is about 3 km from JR Appi Kogen Station, and guests can take a taxi to the hotel.