Pension Buddy

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kitashiobara with free parking

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Exterior
Pool
Interior entrance
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1095-59, Soharayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara, Fukushima, 969-2701
  • Place, Lake Sonohara
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Herb Space Bandia
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Hibara
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kitashiobara

Located within a mile (2 km) of Lake Sonohara, Pension Buddy is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Hibara. This 7-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Sonohara - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Herb Space Bandia - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Hibara - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Inawashiro Lake - 33 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ヒバラダイニング - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪早稲澤屋しおまる - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪奥裏磐梯らぁめんや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪レストハウス五色沼 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪裏磐梯カフェ - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Pension Buddy

Hotel in Kitashiobara with free parking
Pension Buddy features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and slippers.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Pension Buddy Hotel
Pension Buddy Kitashiobara
Pension Buddy Hotel Kitashiobara

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Pension Buddy?

This hotel is located in Kitashiobara, close to Lake Hibara, Goshikinuma Lake, and Morohashi Museum of Modern Art. You'll also find Lake Sonohara and Bandai 3D World within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Pension Buddy?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pension Buddy on Dec 26, 2025 start from $83.36, excluding 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 parking available at Pension Buddy?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Pension Buddy include a casino at the property?

No, Pension Buddy doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Pension Buddy?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Pension Buddy a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and a garden.

Does Pension Buddy have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Pension Buddy have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Pension Buddy doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Pension Buddy allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Pension Buddy.

Are there connecting rooms at Pension Buddy?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Pension Buddy?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Pension Buddy.

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

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

カズヤ

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

YUUKI

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Hakbu

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

chihiro

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nao

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022