Lodging at the Pension

Pension

About the Watanuki Pension

Watanuki Pension was opened as Japan's first Pension in 1969 in Gumna Prefecture at the Kusatsu Onsen. Kusatsu not only features a full onsen, but due to its high elevation it serves as a place to get away from the heat in the summer and a ski resort in the winter, making it enjoyable all year round.

Here at the Kusatsu Onsen, where our Pension has served guests with hospitality for ages, you can feel the seasons in the wind, taste the cooking with seasonal ingredients, and soak in the hot springs for the ultimate relaxation.

Japan's first Bed and Breakfast, Watanuki Pension

Cuisine

We provide a menu of dishes using in-season ingredients such as wild plants in the spring and natural mushrooms in the fall.
For dinner, rather than eating at the Pension you can enjoy a meal at the attached [Ristorante Al Rododendro].

  • Breakfast and dinner are served at the dining hallBreakfast and dinner are served at the dining hall
  • A sample dinner made using wild spring vegetablesA sample dinner made using wild spring vegetables
  • A pot dish with plenty of natural mushroomsA pot dish with plenty of natural mushrooms
  • For breakfast you can enjoy our home-made bread and jamFor breakfast you can enjoy our home-made bread and jam

Lodging Rates

For parties of 2 or more, we offer the following rates year round.
For parties of one, a surcharge will be charged for certain days. Please inquire with us for details.

  1 night with 2 meals 1 night with breakfast
3 guests or more ¥8,800 ¥7,150
Two guest ¥9,020 ¥7,370
One guest ¥10,120 ¥8,470
One guest *Specific Date ¥14,300 ¥12,650
Elementary school students ¥9,020 ¥7,150
Small children [with 2 meals and bedding] ¥7,370
[with breakfast and bedding] ¥5,720
[with 2 meals] ¥4,070
[with bedding] ¥3,300
[with no meal or bedding] ¥1,650
* Small children refers to children aged 3 to 6.
* A separate bathing tax of 150 yen/person will be charged for guests over 12 years old.
* Prices include tax.

Guide to the building

Guest rooms

Number of guest rooms:
15 (6 Japanese style rooms and 9 Western style rooms)
Room Facilities:
Washroom, TV, satellite broadcasting, tea set, yukata bath robe, haori coat, bath towels, hand towels, soap
  • Japanese style room with 6 tatami matsJapanese style room with 6 tatami mats
  • Western style room with 2 bedsWestern style room with 2 beds

Hot springs

The water of Kusatsu Onsen flows 100% directly from the source (Bandai hot springs), and you can enjoy the water at any time other than water changing and cleaning times (from 10:00A.M. to 1:00P.M.).

Onsen water type:
Acidic alum spring, Acidic iron vitriol spring
Effects:
Atopy, eczema, motor function disorders, rheumatism, neuralgia
Amenities:
Hair drier, scale, soap, body soap, shampoo, hair conditioner
  • an onsen with water from the Kusatsu spring
  • you can enjoy the water at any time

Basic information

Check-in:
15:00 (Latest check-in 17:00)
Check-out:
10:00
Parking:
10 parking spots available (free of charge)
Hotel facilities:
washing toilet (shared), Restaurant, coin laundry (paid), free Wi-Fi
Dining space:
[breakfast and dinner] Dining hall
Services:
Free Shogi game rental, free Go game rental, cleaning service, massage service, wake-up call, package delivery
Others:
Wheelchairs to loan, allergy-friendly food choices, No smoking allowed on the premises

We hope you will come visit us.