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Pension Buddy

Property class: 3

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A cabin with a sloped roof surrounded by autumn foliage.
A room with large windows overlooking a vibrant autumn forest.
A narrow hallway with wooden walls and a wooden floor. There are shelves on the right side with various items, including shoes. The hallway leads to a room with a sink and a mirror.
A mosaic-tiled pool with clear blue water.
A cabin-style room with two beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a nightstand.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$163
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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1095-59, Soharayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara, Fukushima, 969-2701
  • Place, Lake Sonohara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Inawashiro Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden cabin room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kitashiobara

At Pension Buddy you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Lake Sonohara and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Lake Hibara. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Plus you'll find ski passes. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Kitashiobara hotel you'll find Inawashiro Lake.

What's nearby

  • Lake Sonohara - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lake Hibara - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Goshikinuma Lake - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Inawashiro Lake - 41 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Inawashiro Station (JR) - 36 min drive
  • Fukushima (FKS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ヒバラダイニング - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪レストラン モントレー - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪早稲澤屋しおまる - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪ヒロのお菓子屋さん ペンション・カフェ店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェテリアでこぼこ - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Pension Buddy

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kitashiobara hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Pension Buddy offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kitashiobara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Pension Buddy Hotel
Pension Buddy Kitashiobara
Pension Buddy Hotel Kitashiobara

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Pension Buddy?

Yep, Pension Buddy has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Pension Buddy?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pension Buddy on 25 Aug 2026 start from NZ$163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pension Buddy?

No, Pension Buddy does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pension Buddy?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Pension Buddy's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pension Buddy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pension Buddy?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pension Buddy Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

カズヤ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ペンション内もきれいで 静かで居心地がよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

YUUKI

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
隣、上の部屋の生活音が丸聞こえでうるさい。 お湯などサービスはあり助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hakbu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

chihiro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nao

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022