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Pension Old String

2.5 star property
Pension in Minakami with free parking

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Hot springs
Nestled in a serene setting, Pension Old String offers a tranquil retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), where you can unwind. Connect to WiFi, explore the beautiful garden and enjoy extended parking.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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

Getting around

  • Kamimoku Station - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • 宝台樹ペガサス
  • Humberger ＆ Stew Magnolia マグノリア
  • がんばり山
  • らーめん武尊
  • ゆきん子

About this property

Pension Old String

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Pension Old String and take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this pension include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Pension Old String offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans

Languages

Japanese

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • 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
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
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

Property is also known as

Pension Old String Pension
Pension Old String Minakami
Pension Old String Pension Minakami

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension Old String pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pension Old String?

As of Aug 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pension Old String on Aug 30, 2025 start from CA $161.32, 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.

How much is parking at Pension Old String?

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. Minakami Houdaigi Ski Resort and Oze National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Pension Old String Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

食事の素晴らしい宿

夕食、朝食の質が非常に良かったです。夕食の豚肉とプルーンのバルサミコ酢と赤ワイン煮はとてもおいしく、副菜も全て手作りであったのには驚きました。翌日の朝食の自家製食パンもよかったです。食事のために泊まる価値はあると思います。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020