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Reviews of Fujio Pension Madarao Apartment Hotel & Restaurant 2 stars

389-2257 Nagano, Iiyama, Madarao Kogen 11492, Japan

#1 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in Iiyama

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Review score

Based on 36 B&B reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    10
    Clean, stylish and friendly place to stay in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable and clean with a traditional flavor, a small family run business in a pretty location. Taki and Kimi are very friendly and helpful and provided a shuttle to the slopes, restaurants etc.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Hope to be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything, and especially the kindness of the owner Takeshi. It’s a magical place and it felt like home to us. Strongly recommended

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Room is so nice 👍

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Amazing hosts and super convenient for a ski holiday. One of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missing a couple of cooking utensils but can easily make do without them. Turns out you don’t need to cook anyway with the meals the hosts prepare which are amazing.

    Staff were amazing and the pension is so clean and neat. Great common area and the meals that you can have cooked by the staff was amazing.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cooked breakfast could have been a little larger, just a little bit.

    The dinners were delicious and cheap.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful and relaxing place to stay. We would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing to fault about the accommodation. Newly renovated and clean. Just be aware Madarao is not very walkable in winter so it did feel quite isolated (but we liked that).

    Wonderful lodge style apartment run by a lovely Japanese couple. We had a lovely view overlooking the valley and mountains. Do take advantage of the restaurant as the owners are fantastic cooks. Except for a few nights, we organised both breakfast and dinner and were so pleased that we did as it made for a very relaxing ski holiday. This was our first time skiing in Japan (although experienced skiers), and our host, Takeshi was so obliging driving us to and from the slopes and helping us with any questions.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic couple who owns & runs the Hotel. Limited rooms so it’s nice and quiet!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    Great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, despite being inundated with snow, It's not ski-in and ski-out, and not really within walking distance of slopes either if you have any gear to haul or are wearing ski boots. Fortunately, Takeshi is on hand to shuttle you!

    The owner Takeshi does everything for you like a concierge service. He'll drive you to ski slopes and pick you up and organise lift passes too. Amazing service. Room was warm and clean with a comfortable bathroom and well equipped kitchenette. The view was amazing!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    It was exceptional due to the hosts local knowledge and network and the beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Every single thing! The size of the rooms and views were amazing. The hosts Takeshi and his wife were incredibly kind and helpful people who communicated really well

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Couldn’t be any happier with our stay here. Taki and his wife were amazing hosts, and great company.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Taki was very accomodating, even met us on arrival at 2am! Apartment was spacious, very clean and warm. He supplied daily breakfast and dinner when we requested, great food and service from the bar. Cosy communal lounge room with fire place to relax in. Easy to communicate with and daily drop off and pick up from ski fields. Couldn’t have asked for anything else.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay with fantastic people. I will be back next season.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    The owners Tekeshi and Kimmie made it feel like home. Wonderful food great advice and exceptional service without being in your face.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay, friendly hosts and would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fujio isn’t walking distance to the ski fields however Taki dropped us off and picked us up everyday making it all very easy.

    The property was very clean and spacious. The meals were delicious and Taki was always available to answer our questions.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    We stayed at Fujio Pension in January 2024 with my family of 4 (2A and 2Children age 8 & 12) - we absolutely loved e
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all, except that we couldn’t stay longer!

    Everything….the 2 bedroom apartment was modern, clean and had plenty of space for a family of four! The view out of the window was just spectacular! Hosts were amazing - so incredibly helpful and generous! Loved the convenience of having the hosts drop you door to door from apartment to anywhere in madarao you wanted to go! Literally call them when you want to go somewhere, even the ski slopes and they are there straight way to take you! Exceptional service, facilities and value for money!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    We had a great stay in madarao. Hotel is well positioned and the personal service was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food prepared by kimmy was exceptional.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Had a great stay. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Takeshi and Kimie were fantastic hosts. The apartment was modern, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was fantastic, as was the Sukiyaki Pod and Pork Shabu Shabu available for dinner. Transport was provided to and from the ski slopes whenever we needed, as well as to and from other restaurants around the resort when we wanted to have dinner elsewhere.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and peaceful stay at Fujio Pension. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Taky and Kimi are amazing hosts, so friendly, and ready to assist you in any way. This included availability to transport you to the ski hire, snow fields, and coach pick up.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Best hosts we have ever experienced
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The only thing we didnt like was having to leave

    Takeshi and Kimi are exceptional hosts who are by far the best we have ever experienced. Takeshi is always available to take you to your destination, whether skiing or a restaurant ,and pick you up to return. The meals provided by Kimi are fabulous and the Shabu Shabu was the highlight of our dining. The food was so good we ate in each night. The hot tub at the end of a day skiing was so relaxing We had a number of problems arise such as the Shinkansen being cancelled, losing a back pack etc and Takeshi went to unbelievable efforts to sort out our problems.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    A very special experience for our family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. It was a truely amazing experience made special by our hosts who wouod do anything at a minutes notice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in Madarao. Besides great accom, Takki-San made our stay very comfortable with shuttle service. Kimie-San pre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and clean room with good view. The living area is very cozy. The food was good. There are hot bath and laundry room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    Takeshi is the perfect host, Fujio a comfortable pension
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the location, the knowledge of the owners, the ‘taxi’ service to and from slopes/restaurants, the comfort of the pension, the quality of the food

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    We will definitely visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There is no such thing. We were very well taken care of.

    The breakfast and dinner were fantastic. Takeshi-San and his wife, Kimi-San, went more than an extra mile to make everyone comfortable. Our stay exceeded our expectations by far.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    10
    The owners really go all out to make our trip enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Clean and new facilities, million dollar view, large and spacious rooms.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Taky and Kimi were exceptional hosts - very friendly and helpful, and prepare lovely meals for their guests. The house is beautiful, with stunningly renovated rooms, an incredible view and excellent facilities (i.e. restaurant, hot baths, shuttle service). The location is convenient for access to the Madarao mountain slopes and nice local restaurants/bars.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    10
    Fantastic place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing!

    * Very friendly and helpful host, kindly offering us a ride when needed * Delicious breakfast with different menu everyday * Very spacious, clean room with modern design, whole equipment is very new * Well equipped kitched annex with microwave oven, toster, pot, dishes etc * Two heaters in the room * Beautiful view from the room and restaurant * Stylish bathroom, good water pressure in the shower * Large bath available for exclusive use * Wine as a welcome gift * Room for ski storage * Quiet location, not far away from skiing area

    Stayed in December 2022

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