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Pension Buddy

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments in a garden setting with convenient on-site dining and complimentary parking at this retreat

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A cabin with a sloped roof surrounded by autumn foliage. - Pension Buddy (Kitashiobara)
A mosaic-tiled pool with clear blue water. - Pension Buddy (Kitashiobara)
Interior detail - Pension Buddy (Kitashiobara)
A cabin-style room with two beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a nightstand. - Pension Buddy (Kitashiobara)
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. - Pension Buddy (Kitashiobara)
Pension Buddy offers a tranquil retreat with a peaceful garden backdrop. The on-site restaurant serves meals steps from the rooms, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Visitors enjoy complimentary parking and the quiet atmosphere that makes this place special.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Mountain View, Non-smoking A Woody Twin Room

WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Mountain View, Non-smoking A Woody Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Quad Room, Mountain View, Non-smoking A Woody Four-person Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kitashiobara is home to Pension Buddy. Morohashi Museum of Modern Art and Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urabandai Ski Area and Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Kitashiobara travel guide
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1095-59, Soharayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara, Fukushima, 969-2701

What's nearby

  • Lake Sonohara
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Hibara
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Goshikinuma Lake
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area
    17 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Inawashiro Lake
    41 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ブナブナ
  • ヒバラダイニング
    8 min drive
  • 猫魔食堂
    13 min drive
  • 裏磐梯カフェ
    9 min drive
  • レストラン モントレー
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension Buddy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pension Buddy?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pension Buddy?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pension Buddy located?

Situated in Kitashiobara, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Sonohara and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Hibara and Goshikinuma Lake. Bandai 3D World is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Pension Buddy Reviews

7.0

Good

5.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

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