Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Appi Kogen Ski Resort, a skiing spot located 3 mi (4.9 km) from central Hachimantai. If you master the slopes, Shimokura Ski Area and Panorama Ski Area are also just a short drive away.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Morioka Castleā just one of the landmarks located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Morioka.
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Morioka Zoological Park, located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Morioka. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Marioka Castle Park and Takamatsu Park, both nearby.
If museums are on your list of things to see in Hanamaki, then you might want to head to Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tales Village. If you want to see more of the museums in Hanamaki, you can easily walk to Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum.
"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."