Aara-Wakka is a small, welcoming pension in Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture, offering eight guest rooms and stays with pets. Each room has air conditioning, a private bath and toilet, and essential amenities. Guests can choose accommodation to suit their needs and budget, including twin rooms and rooms with raised tatami-style spaces.

The pension serves set-course dinners featuring local ingredients, with options such as seasonal creative cuisine and a small Japanese black beef steak. Breakfast is Western-style and includes house-roasted coffee inspired by the owners’ experience in Nagoya. Guests can also enjoy two free private baths: a foreign-style jacuzzi and a Japanese-modern granite bath.

Aara-Wakka offers accommodation plans for couples, celebrations, breakfast-only stays, and guests travelling with pets. It also provides information about Appi Kogen ski lift passes and offers complimentary transfers to Appi Kogen Station and the ski resort by advance arrangement. The property has free Wi-Fi and parking, and is conveniently located near skiing, tennis, golf, and other local attractions.