Blueberry Pension Madarao
Madarao-kogen
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Why people book this hotel
“The hosts are magnificent and the food is great”
“house and hosts are warmful”
“The main resort carpark is across the road therefore the lodge is easy walking d…”
“location is good”
“Breakfast is also nice”
“Delicious and varied breakfasts (we wished we'd been more organised and organise…”
“The only con is the bed and pillows are a bit hard”
“Clean and comfortable, breakfast and dinner were fantastic, I recommend booking …”
“Incredibly clean”
“The rooms were a great size, beds were very comfy and the amenities were super c…”
“We hired ski gears and helmets from here and the price is much better than the r…”
“The communal lounge had a great outlook and the 1 dinner we had there was excell…”
Overview
Located a 30-minute bus ride from JR Iiyama Train Station, Blueberry Pension is located a 2-minute walk from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and offers free WiFi at the lobby and a cosy shared lounge with a fireplace. Carpeted rooms come with a TV and western bedding. Some rooms come with a magnificent view of the Shigakogen Mountains. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. After a day of skiing or hiking, guests at Pension Blueberry can relax in the public bath or warm up by the fireplace. Ski and snowboard equipment can be rented and stored at an additional cost. A free luggage storage service and a daily maid service are also available. A Western-style set menu dinner and breakfast are served at the dining room.
Traveller reviews
Din
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
The main resort carpark is across the road therefore the lodge is easy walking distance to the lifts. The hosts are magnificent and the food is great. Incredibly clean. Ski hire , lift tickets - black cat - they seem to help organise everything
CHING HUNG
family_with_children
March 2, 2026
location is good. close to bus stop and just 3 min. to the ski resort. house and hosts are warmful. Breadfast and dinner are delicious. Everyday different meal. Perfect option for staying.
Chonradee
couple
February 27, 2026
“Such a cozy place. If you like to stay in quiet place close to madarao kogen, I really recommend.”
Very satisfied holidays stay. Best location just a few minutes walk to ski resort. The host is also very polite and done their job well. Breakfast is also nice.
Giles
couple
February 16, 2026
Great hosts and delicious food
Jeffrey
couple
February 14, 2026
“A very comfortable, welcoming and enjoyable stay”
The people, food, facility and location
Brigette
extended_group
February 11, 2026
“Amazing stay”
What a wonderful place to stay! The owners are so welcoming and helpful, and communication was excellent at every stage. Delicious and varied breakfasts (we wished we'd been more organised and organised dinners too as they looked and smelled amazing - will have to save it for next time!). Ideally situated a few minutes walk from the ski resort, and commanding an amazing view over the valley and neighbouring hills. The rooms were a great size, beds were very comfy and the amenities were super clean. It was lovely to relax in the lounge room of an evening and enjoy the cozy vibes. Every space is beautifully presented. Couldn't recommend Blueberry Pension more!
Caitlin
couple
February 10, 2026
We had a great stay here, a short walk from the bus and to the skifield. Breakfast was great and was different everyday. They offered cheap rentals which was perfect for a beginner like me, had no issues switching to a smaller pair of boots after the first day. Lovely couple running the place, we would definitely stay again.
Shung Ching
extended_group
February 10, 2026
This is a nice little cosy accommodation at Madarao Kogen. The breakfast and dinner are amazing , generous portion sized , well balanced and nutrious. The owner is very very helpful and response very quickly to all my messages making communication very easy . We hired ski gears and helmets from here and the price is much better than the rental shop at Madarao Kogen resort . The only con is the bed and pillows are a bit hard . But I’ll still give 10/10 as the con is negligible.
Ashley
family_with_children
February 8, 2026
“Loved our stay, highly recommended”
Clean and comfortable, breakfast and dinner were fantastic, I recommend booking dinner here as it was difficult getting into other restaurants. Cute homely feeling, hosts were lovely. Great location with beautiful views
Mark
couple
February 7, 2026
“Convenient location in a cosy lodge with good meal options”
We stayed in a family room with private bath. The room was cosy and clean with 2 single beds on ground level and 2 up a steep ladder on the floor above. The hosts seemed really nice however provided no information about the lodge. We were just given the key and pointed to our room. The communal lounge had a great outlook and the 1 dinner we had there was excellent and good value.
Kevin
extended_group
January 28, 2026
“Very pleasant experience staying in a cute ski lodge. Breakfast and dinner were very good and should definitely include”
Very friendly and helpful staff. The location is great and very close to the ski lift.
Nicole
family_with_children
January 26, 2026
“Fabulous family accomodation close to the slopes”
We loved our stay at Blueberry Pension! The location is great, not far from the lifts and close to lots of restaurants. The staff couldn’t be any more helpful and the accommodation is warm and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and filling, as too was the dinner we enjoyed at Blueberry during our stay. We can’t wait to return.
Ittai
couple
January 23, 2026
We really liked everything!!! All the staff were so very much attentive and friendly. The hospitality was warm, welcoming and ver friendly. The facilities were all great.
bailey
couple
January 19, 2026
“I enjoyed my stay at blueberry pension!”
excellent food, very friendly staff, and a great location next to the ski resort made for a great stay!
Paula
family_with_children
January 14, 2026
“A lovely stay. Highly recommend.”
Friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast and dinners.
Maku
extended_group
January 10, 2026
“Nothin to complain about, everything was awesome.”
Great service and atmosphere, location is perfect.
Eunice
family_with_children
January 2, 2026
“Exceptional place to stay”
Cozy and has everything we needed for a nice relaxing ski holiday this is my second time staying here and we will be back again next year !
Michael
couple
April 8, 2025
“The perfect place for a couple or family to staff in Madarao”
Everything about this pension was amazing. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was incredible and the rooms were comfy!
Jim
family_with_children
March 5, 2025
“Quality and professionalism of the management was outstanding”
It was overall excellent
Laura
family_with_children
March 1, 2025
“Beautiful Japanese style hotel, with easy access to ski resort. The breakfasts were divine!”
Blueberry is the cutest, comfiest place to stay! We loved the breakfasts each morning, and the hotel is extremely clean. Only a short walk to the ski resort, which made it easy with kids. Would love to stay here again.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Archery
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Street parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Vending machine (drinks), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Laundry, Packed lunches
Ski
Ski equipment hire on site, Ski pass vendor, Ski-to-door access, Ski storage
Family Room with Bathroom
The unit has 4 beds.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room provides air conditioning and a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. This triple room features heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Twin Room with Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
The twin room features air conditioning, a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. This twin room offers heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 4 beds.
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