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Ouji Pension Naeba
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Guests praise the pension for being just a short walk from Naeba Ski Resort and the Prince Hotel, and for the bunk-bed rooms that give the feel of a student training camp.
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Right by the slopes (a 2-minute walk to Naeba Ski Resort)
Right by the slopes (a 2-minute walk to Naeba Ski Resort)
The pension is a 2-minute walk from Naeba Ski Resort and has a reputation as the closest place to the slopes. Ski and snowboard rentals are extensive, from 2,500 yen per day, with gear for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. It makes a convenient base for a family's or a group's first time on skis or a snowboard.
- •If you would like to rent skis or a snowboard, please let the pension know heights, foot sizes and similar details in advance.
- •Please keep an eye on your children on snowy roads and on the slopes.
Baby food and family-friendly touches
Baby food and family-friendly touches
Baby food can be prepared on request. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room, where you can eat while looking out at the slopes. A waterproof sheet for small children is also available to borrow with a reservation.
- •Baby food and dinner require advance notice: dinner up to several days beforehand, or two weeks beforehand over the year-end and New Year period.
- •The waterproof sheet for small children requires a reservation.
8-tatami Japanese-style rooms and bunk-bed rooms
8-tatami Japanese-style rooms and bunk-bed rooms
A homey pension with 8 rooms in all. There are 8-tatami Japanese-style rooms with a sweeping view of the slopes and rooms with bunk beds that give the feel of a group training camp. The Japanese-style rooms allow futons to be laid side by side, which works well for families with small children.
No communal bath or onsen on the property
No communal bath or onsen on the property
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath on the property; bathing is with shower facilities. Day-use onsen nearby include Michi-no-Eki Mitsumata / Kaido no Yu, 10 minutes by car.
- •The pension has shower facilities only, so please use a nearby day-use onsen if you would like an onsen bath.
Overview
Ouji Pension Naeba is a homey pension a 2-minute walk from Naeba Ski Resort, with a reputation as the closest place to the slopes. You can eat while looking out at the slopes from the window, and ski and snowboard rentals are extensive, from 2,500 yen per day. The fireworks over the slopes on weekends are another highlight. With 8-tatami Japanese-style rooms and rooms with bunk beds, it makes a convenient base for group retreats and family ski trips. Baby food can be prepared on request, and a waterproof sheet for small children is available with a reservation.
What Ouji Pension Naeba is like
Ouji Pension Naeba is a homey pension in Yuzawa, Niigata, a 2-minute walk from Naeba Ski Resort and known as the closest place to the slopes. The slopes are visible from the windows and from the lounge, and breakfast comes with the same view. Many guests come back year after year, and it suits ski and snowboard trips with friends or family.
Rooms and the pension
There are 8 rooms in all, including 8-tatami Japanese-style rooms with a sweeping view of the slopes and rooms with bunk beds that give the feel of a group training camp. Inside there is a lounge looking out on the slopes and a barbecue garden, and Wi-Fi is available. On Saturday nights, fireworks go up over Naeba, and guests can enjoy a small party with the slopes as a backdrop.
Rentals and activities
Ski and snowboard rentals are extensive, from 2,500 yen per day, with up-to-date gear for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Day visitors can rent as well, and staying guests get a special rate. In summer, Fuji Rock is a 15-minute walk away, trailheads for mountains such as Mount Tairappyo are 3 minutes by car, and the Naeba Dragondola runs during the fresh-green and autumn-foliage seasons, so you can enjoy Naeba's nature through all four seasons.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room. Dinner must be reserved several days in advance, or two weeks in advance over the year-end and New Year period. Baby food can be prepared on request, so it is an easy place to discuss your needs when traveling with a baby.
Baths
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath on the property; bathing is with shower facilities. Day-use onsen nearby include Michi-no-Eki Mitsumata / Kaido no Yu, 10 minutes by car, which is handy when you would like a soak in an onsen.
Staying with children
Baby food can be prepared on request, and a waterproof sheet for small children is available to borrow with a reservation, making the pension easy to use on a family ski trip.
Access and parking
It is 37 minutes by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen, or about 30 minutes (31 km) by car from Tsukiyono IC or Yuzawa IC via the Mikuni Kaido (Route 17). Parking requires a reservation, and in winter it is limited to up to 6 cars depending on vehicle type, rather than the usual 8. If it is full, guests use the ski resort parking. The Naeba Prince Hotel is also a short walk away along the snowy road.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 184 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6212 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | 37 minutes by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen, or about 30 minutes (31 km) by car from Tsukiyono IC or Yuzawa IC via the Mikuni Kaido (Route 17). Naeba Ski Resort is a 2-minute walk away. |
| trainNearest station | Echigo-Yuzawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 8 cars, reservation required. In winter it is limited to up to 6 cars depending on vehicle type, and a fee applies on certain days. When it is full, guests use the ski resort parking. |
| callPhone | +81-90-9640-4556 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://oujip.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of July 18, 2026 (stay date 2026-08-08). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we borrow a waterproof sheet for a small child?
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A waterproof sheet for small children is available. Please contact the pension in advance if you would like to use one.
Can we stay with a baby aged 0 to 2?
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There is a plan for infants ages 0 to 2 with no meals and no bedding.
Is baby food available, and how do meals work?
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Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room, where you can eat while looking out at the slopes, and baby food can be prepared on request. Dinner must be reserved several days in advance, or two weeks in advance over the year-end and New Year period.
Is there a communal bath or onsen at the pension?
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No. There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath, and bathing is with shower facilities; the bath, shower and toilet are shared, with separate facilities for men and women. Day-use onsen nearby include Michi-no-Eki Mitsumata / Kaido no Yu, 10 minutes by car.
How do we get to the pension, and is parking available?
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It is 37 minutes by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen, or about 30 minutes (31 km) by car from Tsukiyono IC or Yuzawa IC via the Mikuni Kaido (Route 17), and Naeba Ski Resort is a 2-minute walk away. Parking for 8 cars requires a reservation; in winter it is limited to up to 6 cars depending on vehicle type, a fee applies on certain days, and guests use the ski resort parking when it is full.
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