Hotel Appi Grand Main Building & Tower Building

Hotel Appi Grand Main Building & Tower Building is a resort hotel in Appi Kogen, a popular getaway about a one-hour drive from central Morioka. It offers pick-up service from JR Morioka Station and Appi-Kogen Station as well as free shuttle bus services, making it easy to visit even by train. The hotel is adjacent to Appi Ski Resort, one of the largest ski areas in Tohoku, and it draws many skiers every year. One of the most popular services at Hotel Appi Grand is its breakfast and dinner buffets featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast showcases the richness of Appi Kogen’s nature with fresh vegetables, just-milked dairy delivered directly from the Appi Kogen Farm, and locally produced rice and eggs. Dinner is so impressive that many guests return year after year just for it, with highlights such as crab, wanko soba, shabu-shabu with Appi Kogen prime pork, reimen, and desserts ranging from baked cheesecake made with Appi Kogen Farm yogurt to a roll cake with birch sap and strawberries. The hotel’s baths use the source waters of Appi Onsen, which are said to help with neuralgia, muscle pain, sensitivity to cold, fatigue recovery, and overall wellness—perfect for relaxing and soothing tired muscles after an active day.