Is Life is Beautiful pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Life is Beautiful?

As of 2025/8/21, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Beautiful on 2025/8/22 start from NT$3,566, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Life is Beautiful?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Life is Beautiful?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Life is Beautiful?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Life is Beautiful located?

Located near the slopes, this Hachimantai bed & breakfast is in the mountains, within 9 mi (15 km) of Appi Kogen Ski Resort and Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center, and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree and Fudo Waterfall are also within 12 mi (20 km). Akasakata Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Life is Beautiful Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

2024/12/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Tom and his family took well care of us during our stay at his place. Excellent, keep it up.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

2023/1/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

10/10 Excellent

Kok Ngai

2025/1/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaromes

2024/12/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff and host were very helpful and warm.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHUAN YI

2024/5/19

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lai Ping Stella

2024/1/3

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too small room to stay!

Our purpose for this trip was for ski and we stayed 8 days at Life is beautiful. The room is very small with a small toilet and very small sink where we can only sit on the edge of tub to brush teeth & wash face and our body was all wet! The owner of this hostel provided 8 sets of towel & teeth brush in the room at one time. Everyday we are having the same breakfast without any changed. I will not recommend you to stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

2022/7/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Life Is Beeeautiful

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

2022/3/11

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

2022/2/23

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2018/6/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

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