Name: Appi Kogen Pension Muttei
Address: Japan, 〒028-7306 Iwate-ken, Hachimantai-shi, Appikōgen, 岩手県八幡平市安比高原605-51, Hachimantai, Hachimantai, Hachimantai, 028-7306, Japan
Rating: 10

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Appi Kogen Pension Muttei

Hachimantai

Firstly, Kayoko-San is an amazing host who went out of her way to make sure we had a great holiday. She picked us up from the train station, transported us to and from the resort each day and even drove us to Hatchimanti when we reluctantly left. Nothing was too much trouble for her.

The food was absolutely incredible. We were treated to traditional Japanese meals that were both delicious and beautifully presented, proudly made with local Iwate produce. The portions are huge! I'd return for the food alone.

Our room was massive and the onsen perfect after riding all day. 

Overall, we had a wonderful stay at Pension Mutti. The service was unbelievable, the food was amazing, and the value for money was excellent. Already booked for next year!

Brillant!

Pension Mutti is a lovely Pension with a cosy feel and a beautiful Onsen. Kayoko is the kindest, most attentive and socially engaging host I have had the pleasure of staying with. Breakfast and dinner is outstanding and excellent value. I could not recommend Pension Mutti more! Thank you 😊

Fabulous Pension with the most wonderful host! 

It’s a fabulous experience living here. Comfy bed and duvet, nice Onsen (ignore the pic in their website, it is much much better in real!

You will also be amazed by the food here. The host made us full course dinner and breakfast which are with supreme quality.

Highly recommend you to stay here if you are skiing at Appi or just to enjoy the greenery during other time of year!

Excellent accommodation and superb gourmet!

Service is unbelievably good: daily ride to the ski resort; travel pass arrangement with the best deal; excellent breakfast and dinner; more important is, the price is pretty low. Really good value for money.

Wonderful service at an unbelievably good deal

After coming to Japan every February to ski since 2010, we have at last found our favourite pension. Pension Mutti is a traditional Japanese Pension, very well decorated, with a great restaurant (at very reasonable prices) and the bonus of an outside hot tub for both males and females. Owners, KayokoSan and ToshiyukiSan, obviously love what they do, as nothing is too much trouble for them. As well as taking us to and from the ski slopes when we needed them to, KayokoSan was happy to run us up to the resort to access an ATM. Kayokosan also picked us up from the station on arrival, and dropped us back when we left. We will be back next year.

Our Favourite Japanese Pension

Not wanting to repeat all the good things the previous reviews already said about the place and Kayoko-San, I just want to say our stay of 7 nights was great.  Kayoko-San let us (mother and daughter) to share meals for one, which we struggled to finish nevertheless. The highlights for us were the food, the host, and cute dog guests. 

We came away very happy and relaxed (although at least a kilo heavier!).

Wonderful place and host

We had 6 nights here and the hospitality was second to none. Shuttle service to from train or slopes was very flexible! The food was incredible delicious & lots of it!! Room was spacious outdoor Onsen was beautiful especially at night when it was snowing. Excellent value for money. Recommend it !!!

Exceeded expectations 

I've stayed at Pension Mutti four years in a row. It's an annual skiing trip I always look forward to. 

Kayoko is an amazing host, who will go out of her way to make sure you have a great holiday and is genuinely happy when you do.

The food is excellent. Breakfast includes fresh rolls and REAL bacon (such a rarity in Japan). The dinners alternate between western and Japanese and both are a real treat (best steak I've had in years). Bring loose-fitting pants cause there's a LOT of food and you'll want to eat all of it.

The place is well set-up for skiing (which, btw, is excellent at APPI) and Kayoko helps getting to and from the mountain, as well as sorting out rentals and lift passes. 

Finally, the indoor/outdoor baths are perfect for a post-skiing soak.

Excellent value and experience every time.

Amazing again and again

We came here with friends who recommended it. They spoke very highly of every aspect and we were not disappointed.
Firstly, Kayoko is a lovely host. Fiercely proud of her Iwate-produced food and full of Appikogen history, she makes you feel very welcome. She'll drive you to and from the ski resort and other connections, given notice. Her English is very good.
The setting is idyllic, within a beautiful pension village of lovely architecture. The building itself is sturdy, homely, and enchanting. Rooms are all warm, there are relaxing areas and a splendid onsen both inside and outside. We loved it.
Finally, the food. Again, hopes were built up and Mutti delivered. Amazing cuisine every night. On the first night, course after course came out, including salad, soup, Iwate trout, a perfectly cooked steak and baked apples with ice cream. Other nights included an elaborate spread involving shabu-shabu, and then next day pork steak, scallops etc. Truly filling. Breakfast consists of sausage/bacon, eggs, bread, yogurt, soup. Bring your fat pants. They will also endeavour to adjust for any dietary requirements as long as you let them know.
It is very reasonably priced - not sure I've experienced better value for money anywhere else in Japan.
All in all it was a wonderful experience and we can't wait to return here next year. 3 nights probably isn't enough!

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