Appikogen Pension Mutti

We are repeat visitors and look forward to our stays at Pension Mutti as much as we look forward to skiing at the wonderful Appi Kogen ski resort. The owner goes out of her way to ensure we are happy. The highlight for us is the food, which is delicious and plentiful. We also enjoy soaking in the pretty outdoor bath after a hard day of skiing.

Nothing not to like.

Everything is perfect about Pension Mutti. Kayoko San is a wonderful host. She is so kind , thoughtful and caring. She picked us up from the station on the first day and also picked up daily to/from the Appi Ski Area. Most importantly, she prepared the most delicious meals during our stays. The ingredients are all freshly cooked from the region and she is trying to offer us variety of what we eat. We cannot be thankful enough to stay here for our trip to Appi Kogen. It is Kayoko san that makes our trip extra warm and special. Thank you so much.

To be honest, there is nothing to complain at all.

Very cozy lodge with magnificent exterior hot bath.

Would be perfect, if the host informed us the house rules ahead of arrival 🙂

The Lodge owner provided a very good service and show sincere hospitality. Every morning she drove me to the ski centre. She also drove me b@ack to her Lodge at end of my snowboarding. One thing I must say the dinners they provide is really good. You should try when you stay there. I really enjoyed staying there.

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If the highest score is 10 I would rank Pension Mutti 9.9 — as no one would be 100% perfect :) I checked in at Pension Mutti a week ago and stayed for 3 nights, I would say Kayoko, the hostess and her entire family, were one of the most kind families I have ever met before. I didn’t book dinner when I made the reservation from Beijing, because I was thinking maybe I could try different restaurants but I was totally wrong, as the Appi Kogen skiing area is more of countryside without restaurants or shops in city area. But Kayoko figured out to get me the dinner arrangement eventually which I appreciated soooo much. And when I saw and tasted the breakfast and dinner provided, I was shocked as at this price, in Beijing, it won’t be cheaper than 30usd per meal - in New York it would cost +80usd or higher. The taste and the presentation of the meals were just at fine dining level no mention the ingredient were all from local and fresh. Kayoko also drove me ( and other travelers) to the ski resort ever morning and picked us up in the afternoon, and drove me to the train station in early morning. I can’t say anything unsatisfied me esp at the price charged to me, and I appreciated her and her family very much. I definitely have recommended Pension Mutti to my friends and I expect to visit the cozy place again.

don’t feel anywhere need to be improved and everything exceeded my expectations.

Kayoko-san was the perfect host. She was informative, friendly and kind. She sent and picked us from the ski slopes every day. Kayoko tried very hard to get our next hotel in Hachimantai to pick us since the shuttle no longer operated after January. She even offered to drive us there herself but we couldn't trouble her that way. She did finally send us to the APPI Kogen train station. Her food was excellent and very generous. Dinner every night was different, elaborate and oishii! Her pension was decorated with dried local flowers which added to the charming countryside ambience. For a private pension, her indoor and outdoor onsen was fantastic. We particularly loved the outdoor onsen. Pension Mutti is very conveniently located near the APPI Kogen slopes. We highly recommend it.

Nothing. Everything was to our liking.

Exceptional hospitality, great food, superb service.

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