Lake Yamanaka Pension Blue Ribbon
Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 5 out of 5 (27 reviews). Many guests praise the cleanliness of the rooms and the pension as a whole, and reviews from guests impressed that every corner is kept spotless stand out. Guests also praise the system that lets you use both the open-air bath and the indoor baths privately at any time, as long as they are vacant. As a caution, some guests note that parts of the surrounding area are hard to see underfoot after dark, and recommend bringing a flashlight and going in a group if you head out on foot at night.
Kids Facilities
Kids' meal
Kids' meal
A children's plate that comes with soup and dessert, in a portion sized for children up to around the second grade of elementary school. Children can have the same meal as adults for an additional 1,500 yen. Anything your child cannot eat can be mentioned when you book.
- •Let the pension know when booking about anything your child cannot eat
Private-hire open-air bath with a waterfall and 2 indoor baths
Private-hire open-air bath with a waterfall and 2 indoor baths
The private-hire open-air bath with a waterfall is free of charge, and when it is vacant your family can lock it from the inside and use it. It has a washing area. There are also 2 indoor baths that can be used privately whenever they are vacant, at any time during your stay. On the breakfast-only and room-only plans, you may not be able to use the open-air bath if you check in late or when it is busy.
Loft room and Maisonette
Loft room and Maisonette
The loft-style Maisonette (no bath or toilet) is a split-level room with stairs, 16 tatami mats in size, with 4 single-size beds and 1 sofa, and sleeps up to 5 guests with an extra bed.
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Overview
Lake Yamanaka Pension Blue Ribbon is a 7-room pension set in the woods at an elevation of 1,000 m by Lake Yamanaka. The private-hire open-air bath with a waterfall is free of charge: when it is vacant, you lock it from the inside and have it to yourselves as a family. Rooms sleep anywhere from 2 to 5 guests, and kids' meals are available. Children are accepted on the basis that they use a bed and meals. No information on cribs is published, and there is no pool.
Rooms
There are 7 rooms in all, ranging from rooms for 2 up to rooms for 5. Room sizes are given in tatami mats (the traditional Japanese unit of floor area). The Deluxe Twin (with washbasin and toilet) is 10 tatami mats, with 2 semi-double beds and a sofa, and takes 2 to 3 guests. The Standard Twin is 7.5 tatami mats with no bath or toilet; it has 2 single beds and a sofa, and sleeps up to 3 when the sofa bed is used. The Connect Room is 13 tatami mats with no bath or toilet, with 2 single beds and 3 sofas, and takes 2 to 5 guests. The Maisonette is 16 tatami mats with no bath or toilet. It is a split-level room with stairs, 4 single-size beds and 1 sofa, and it is the largest room, sleeping up to 5 with an extra bed. The Maisonette (with bath and toilet) is 14 tatami mats, with the bedroom upstairs; the sofa downstairs converts into an extra bed, so it takes up to 4 guests. A humidifier is available to borrow as part of the room equipment.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are both served in the dining room; in-room dining is not available. Dinner is a French course, normally served at 6:30 p.m. The kids' meal is a children's plate that comes with soup and dessert, with a portion sized for children up to around the second grade of elementary school. Children can have the same meal as adults for an additional 1,500 yen. If there is anything your family cannot eat, please let the pension know when booking.
Baths
The private-hire open-air bath with a waterfall is free of charge, and families can have it to themselves year-round. When it is vacant, you lock it from the inside; it can be used until 11:30 p.m. at night and from 6:30 a.m. in the morning. It has its own washing area, so there is no need to go back to an indoor bath afterward. There are also 2 indoor baths, which you can likewise lock from the inside and use privately whenever they are vacant, at any time during your stay. On the breakfast-only and room-only plans, you may not be able to use the open-air bath if you check in late or when it is busy. Whether children in diapers may get into the tubs is not listed in our information, so please confirm with the pension.
Family-Friendly Features
Children are accepted on the basis that they use a bed and meals. No information is published on co-sleeping, cribs or baby futons. Children's rates are divided into two categories, ages 4 through sixth grade and young children aged 3 and under; please confirm the amounts when booking. Pajamas are not provided, so please bring your own. There is no pool on the property. The building is non-smoking, and the curfew is 11 p.m. The dining room has 5 tropical fish tanks.
Access
About 10 minutes from Yamanakako IC on the Higashi-Fuji-Goko toll road. Parking is free for 10 cars, with no reservation needed. If you come by bus, there is a pickup from the bus stop from 3 p.m. until around 5:30 p.m.; pickups are suspended at busy times, such as during events. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Pets cannot stay, including in your car. Nearby, Fuji-Q Highland is about 30 minutes by car and Fuji Safari Park 40 minutes. The pension notes that the domed boats for wakasagi (Japanese smelt) fishing are fine for children. July and August are the closed fishing season.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 508-797 Hirano, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0502 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from Yamanakako IC, reached via the Chuo Expressway and the Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road. Yamanakako Koryu Plaza Kirara is a little over a 10-minute walk away. |
| trainNearest station | Fujisan Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 10 cars, with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-555-20-2652 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, American Express, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://pension-blueribbon.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Lake Yamanaka Pension Blue Ribbon best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Lake Yamanaka Pension Blue Ribbon?
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Parking: Free parking for 10 cars, with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Lake Yamanaka Pension Blue Ribbon?
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About 10 minutes by car from Yamanakako IC, reached via the Chuo Expressway and the Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road. Yamanakako Koryu Plaza Kirara is a little over a 10-minute walk away.
Can our child have the same meal as the adults?
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Children who would like the same meal as adults can have it for an additional 1,500 yen.
What does the kids' meal include?
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The kids' meal comes with soup and dessert, in a portion sized for children up to around the second grade of elementary school.
Will a child who has never used a private-hire bath be okay?
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The private-hire bath stays warm, has its own toilet, and you can use it without bringing anything. Even first-timers are shown carefully how it works, so children will be fine.
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