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Blueberry Pension Madarao

Guest house

Madarao-kogen

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

The hosts are magnificent and the food is great

house and hosts are warmful

Great location
12 mentions

The main resort carpark is across the road therefore the lodge is easy walking d…

location is good

Breakfast available
9 mentions

Breakfast is also nice

Delicious and varied breakfasts (we wished we'd been more organised and organise…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

The only con is the bed and pillows are a bit hard

Clean and comfortable, breakfast and dinner were fantastic, I recommend booking …

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Incredibly clean

The rooms were a great size, beds were very comfy and the amenities were super c…

Good value
2 mentions

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

D

Din

solo_traveller

April 14, 2026

10

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

C

CHING HUNG

family_with_children

March 2, 2026

10

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.

C

Chonradee

couple

February 27, 2026

10

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.

G

Giles

couple

February 16, 2026

10

Great hosts and delicious food

J

Jeffrey

couple

February 14, 2026

10

A very comfortable, welcoming and enjoyable stay

The people, food, facility and location

B

Brigette

extended_group

February 11, 2026

10

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!

C

Caitlin

couple

February 10, 2026

10

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.

S

Shung Ching

extended_group

February 10, 2026

10

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.

A

Ashley

family_with_children

February 8, 2026

10

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

M

Mark

couple

February 7, 2026

9

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.

K

Kevin

extended_group

January 28, 2026

9

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.

N

Nicole

family_with_children

January 26, 2026

10

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.

I

Ittai

couple

January 23, 2026

10

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.

B

bailey

couple

January 19, 2026

10

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!

P

Paula

family_with_children

January 14, 2026

10

A lovely stay. Highly recommend.

Friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast and dinners.

M

Maku

extended_group

January 10, 2026

10

Nothin to complain about, everything was awesome.

Great service and atmosphere, location is perfect.

E

Eunice

family_with_children

January 2, 2026

10

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 !

M

Michael

couple

April 8, 2025

10

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!

J

Jim

family_with_children

March 5, 2025

10

Quality and professionalism of the management was outstanding

It was overall excellent

L

Laura

family_with_children

March 1, 2025

10

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.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 05:30 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that nightwear is not provided. Available boot sizes: Ski Boots - 17 - 29cm Snowboard Boots - 21 - 29cm Public parking is available on site.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:16 AM

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Blueberry Pension Madarao - 2 Star Hotel in Iiyama