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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

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Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12

Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

A room with two beds, each with patterned quilts, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Twin Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

Very good

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Minakami is home to Pension Old String. Minakami Kogen Fujiwara Ski Resort and Takaragawa Hot Spring are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hodaiki Yasuraginomori Natural Garden and Minakami Station Steam Locomotive Turntable. Tanigawadake Drivein and Suzumori no Yu are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Minakami travel guide

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4985-25 Fujiwara, Tone District, Minakami, Gunma, 379-1721

What's nearby

Takaragawa Hot Spring
23 min drive - 9.3 miles
Oze National Park
29 min drive - 12.1 miles
Minakami Onsen
43 min drive - 17.1 miles
Minakami Kogen Fujiwara Ski Resort
16 min drive - 6.2 miles
Hodaigi Ski Resort
23 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

Kamimoku Station
51 min drive

Restaurants

白樺ダイニング
みなかみ食堂
スカイテラスあさひ
らーめん武尊
レストランふじ

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily English breakfast available for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Things to do

Ski passes
Ski storage

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of towels on request

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Spa

Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

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Air conditioning
Fan
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension Old String 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 Old String?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pension Old String?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pension Old String located?

Situated in Minakami, this pension is within 12 mi (20 km) of Minakami Kogen Fujiwara Ski Resort, Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts, and Takaragawa Hot Spring. Oze National Park is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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