Pension Brown (Kaminoyama City, Yamagata)
Pension Brown
Kaminoyama City, Yamagata
ペンションブラウン (山形県 上山市)
Playroom (games, musical instruments, TV/home theatre, internet TV) with wood burning stove
Standing bar and lounge area Boot/ski/board/waxing room Two bathrooms (Japanese style) – trips to local onsens on request (see website for samples) Rotenburo (outdoor bath) - new from December 2019 Tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese room subject to availability Garden area lit by lanterns (non-winter time) - games: croquet/boules/quoits/lawn darts/darts/archery/blow-pipe; hammocks; cast-iron chiminea
Western style and traditional Japanese (vegetarians/vegans accommodated with advance notice - see website for samples)
Selection of wines (including from the locality) Cocktails and liqueurs ![]() ![]()
Regular (Winter) season
Single: Twin - 17,050 yen 2 people: Twin - 11,550 yen Quad - 16,500 yen 3 people: Quad - 11,550 yen 4 people: Quad - 11,000 yen 19th Dec 2020 - 2nd Jan 2021 Single: Twin - 20,000 yen 2 people: Twin - 15,400 yen Quad - 18,700 yen 3 people: Quad - 15,400 yen 4 people: Quad - 14,850 yen Price includes: - 10% sales tax - dinner, breakfast, complimentary afternoon tea/cake from 16:30 - 17:30 - transport to/from lifts (Omori quad and Zao Ropeway) - transport to/from the Zao Onsen bus terminal on arrival/departure (if not driving) - use of walkie-talkie(s) depending upon availability - 1/2 day orientation of ski slopes if desired For child pricing and non-winter season, see website or enquire directly. Cancellation 30 days before: free 29-15 days: 20% 14-7 days: 50% 6-0 days: 90% No show: 100% Payments (20% deposit will be taken) - Bank transfer (for remittances from overseas, remitter to pay all bank charges) - PayPal (+4% except if only for deposit) - PayPay/Alipay/AU Pay - Balance in cash at the pension (ATM in convenience store in Zao Onsen opposite Chuo Ropeway)
Pension Brown is located in Zao Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture. The closest lift of Zao Onsen is the Omori quad lift, a 3 minute ride away - ask owners for pickups! A regular Pension Village shuttle bus is also available that takes people to the main base lifts of Zao Onsen. Do not be put off by the need to be taken to the lifts as, although many places advertise closeness (there are only a few true ski in/out places), by the time you've walked to the lifts (especially up icy roads), it is more or less the same as being driven.
Nearest airport is Yamagata Airport. There is an (irregular) bus service to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal (check website) and taxi services (about a 40-60 minute journey). Sendai Airport is about 80 minutes away, again with bus and taxi services.
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Carl is from the UK (British/Japanese), Wakana is from Japan.
After living in Japan, England, China, Japan (again) and latterly Singapore for 16 years (our children were born in the last three countries), we decided to live the dream (with Wakana finally putting her skills from Tante Marie in the UK into effect.) Although we have skied extensively in America and Europe, our preference was Japan as a permanent base. We usually found ourselves back in Zao if for ski trips for more than a few days and since there are activities available throughout the year. Initially we stayed in hotels but then always in the Pension Village once we discovered it due to its homier feel among the trees. As guests are taken to and from the Omori Quad or Zao/Chuo Ropeways, there is no real walking involved - only a few places are truly walk free from slippery or steep roads. We also run guests with a penchant up to the various onsens spread around Zao Onsen - see website for examples. A brand new outdoor rotenburo bath has opened from December 2019. For those guests coming from overseas, we know what it is like in bringing over a family for Christmas, half-term or the Easter holidays so we hope to be able help those in similar circumstances and to appreciate Zao and skiing in Japan as we much as we do.
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