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Aara Wakka

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Appi Kogen Ski Resort

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Property amenity
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (For 1-2 guests) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Private Bathroom (For group and family) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fireplace
Aara Wakka offers a peaceful getaway with regional cuisine at the restaurant and drinks at the bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, complimentary self-parking, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (For 1-2 guests) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (For 1-2 guests)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (For group and family) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom (For group and family)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Up to 3 Guests) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Up to 3 Guests)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (5 Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (5 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Shared bathroom opens 16:00-23:00) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Shared bathroom opens 16:00-23:00)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Corner (2nd Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Corner (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Appi Kogen 165-11, Hachimantai, Iwate, 028-7306

What's nearby

  • Appi Kogen Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Matsuo Mine Museum - 19 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Hachimantai Aspie Terrain Observatory - 27 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Toshichi Onsen - 37 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Akasakata Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪テラスレストラン ARLBERG - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪安比の、クレープ屋さん。 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪安比山頂天空カフェ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪郷土料理 七時雨 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Rabbit - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Aara Wakka

Guesthouse near Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Aara Wakka provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, access to a nearby indoor pool, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Aara Wakka have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers shuttle pickup service from Appi-kogen station only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 1080 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: JPY 1080 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Aara Wakka Guesthouse Hachimantai
Aara Wakka Guesthouse
Aara Wakka Hachimantai
Aara Wakka Guesthouse
Aara Wakka Hachimantai
Aara Wakka Guesthouse Hachimantai

Frequently asked questions

Is Aara Wakka pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of JPY 1080 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Aara Wakka?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aara Wakka?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aara Wakka?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aara Wakka located?

Situated in Hachimantai, this guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Appi Kogen Ski Resort and within 12 mi (20 km) of Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center and Matsuo Mine Museum. Fudo Waterfall and Kamibo Makino Cherry Tree are also within 12 mi (20 km). Akasakata Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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