Tambara Kogen Pension Morgenrote
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forumWhat families say
Guests praise the handmade Japanese food - hearty home cooking such as the duck hot pot in winter and Mizusawa udon in summer - and the rock bath that families can have to themselves. Families favor the pension as a base for skiing and snow play, thanks to its location right in front of Tambara Ski Park.
Kids Facilities
Playroom with 2,000 manga volumes and games
Playroom with 2,000 manga volumes and games
A playroom stocked with about 2,000 manga volumes, table games such as UNO, playing cards, shogi, Othello and Jenga, and toys for children. There is a massage machine as well, and the DVD player in each room means you can watch a film you have brought along. No one gets bored on a rainy day or in the evening.
Private-hire rock bath and jetted bath for the family
Private-hire rock bath and jetted bath for the family
Two baths: a rock bath roomy enough for a family of four, and a recirculating bath with jets for two. Neither is divided into men's and women's sides; both are for private-hire use, so even families with small children can bathe on their own without feeling self-conscious.
- •Both baths are for private-hire use (they are not divided into men's and women's sides)
- •Bathing hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the morning
- •Please confirm with the pension whether children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) may bathe; because the baths are private-hire, families can use them on their own
Homemade Japanese food and a single plate for children
Homemade Japanese food and a single plate for children
Handmade Japanese food built around local ingredients. Winter brings duck hot pot (kamo nabe), and summer brings hearty home cooking such as Mizusawa udon and beef hot pot (gyunabe). Children of elementary school age and under are served a Western-style single plate arranged with an eye for color.
- •The contents of the kids' menu, a Western-style single plate, can change with the season, so please confirm when you book
- •Because of constraints in the kitchen, the pension does not accommodate food allergies or requests to exclude particular ingredients. If anyone in your party has an allergy, please consult the pension before booking
Tambara Ski Park, right in front
Tambara Ski Park, right in front
Tambara Ski Park is a 2-minute walk away, with the slopes right in front of you. It is a family slope that beginners can enjoy, and it has a kids' park as well. In summer you can enjoy the Lavender Park and nature walks in the Tambara Marshland.
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Overview
Tambara Kogen Pension Morgenrote stands in the beech forest of Tambara Kogen and takes pride in its homemade Japanese food. It is a 2-minute walk from Tambara Ski Park, with the slopes right in front of you, and in summer you can also stroll through Tambara Lavender Park and the Tambara Marshland. The spacious private-hire rock bath and the jetted bath let the family soak at their own pace, and the playroom, stocked with more than 2,000 manga volumes and table games, is popular with children.
Run by a married couple, this inn serving handmade Japanese food stands surrounded by the beech forest of Tambara Kogen in Numata, Gunma Prefecture. Tambara Ski Park is a 2-minute walk away, with the slopes right in front of you - an outstanding location where families can ski and snowboard in winter and, in summer, walk in nature at Tambara Lavender Park and the Tambara Marshland, right through the seasons.
Baths
This is the only pension in Tambara where you can bathe in a spacious private-hire rock bath, and the owners take pride in it. There are two baths: a rock bath roomy enough for a family of four, and a recirculating bath with jets for two. Neither is divided into men's and women's sides; both are for private-hire use. Without being tied to a set time slot, even families with small children can take their time bathing on their own. Bathing hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the morning. The shampoo is a plant-derived botanical type that is gentle on the skin.
Dining
The handmade Japanese food, built around local ingredients, has a fine reputation. Winter brings the signature duck hot pot (kamo nabe), and summer brings Joshu specialties such as Mizusawa udon and beef hot pot (gyunabe) - hearty home cooking. Breakfast is Japanese-style as well, and on days with a lot of guests there is a salad bar too. Children of elementary school age and under are served a Western-style single plate arranged with an eye for color; the contents can change with the season, so please confirm when you book. Please note that, because of constraints in the kitchen, the pension does not accommodate food allergies or requests to exclude particular ingredients.
Rooms and Facilities
Twin rooms, loft-style family rooms, Japanese-style tatami rooms and a Japanese-Western room with an en-suite bathroom let you choose to suit your family; co-sleeping is available for children who have not yet started elementary school. The playroom holds about 2,000 manga volumes along with table games such as UNO, playing cards, shogi, Othello and Jenga, plus toys for children, so no one gets bored on a rainy day or in the evening. Each room has a DVD player, and there is a fireplace, a bar counter, and in winter a drying room for ski and snowboard gear.
Around the Pension
Tambara Ski Park is a family slope that beginners can enjoy, with a kids' park as well; the winter season runs from December until the Golden Week holidays in May. The Lavender Park in summer is one of the largest in the Kanto region and makes an ideal escape from the heat. At the Tambara Marshland you can walk through the beech forest and look for insects and wildflowers, and fruit picking is available in the surrounding area.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | Tambara Kogen, Kamihotchi-machi, Numata-shi, Gunma 378-0071 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by car from Numata IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. About 50 minutes by taxi from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen. From Numata Station, take the Kan-Etsu Kotsu bus bound for Kashozan to the last stop, where a shuttle is available with advance reservation. In winter, studless tires or chains are essential. |
| trainNearest station | Jomo-Kogen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 10 cars. |
| callPhone | +81-278-23-9775 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://morgenrote-2960kikuchi.jimdofree.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Tambara Kogen Pension Morgenrote 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 Tambara Kogen Pension Morgenrote?
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Parking: Free parking for 10 cars.
How do you get to Tambara Kogen Pension Morgenrote?
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About 30 minutes by car from Numata IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. About 50 minutes by taxi from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen. From Numata Station, take the Kan-Etsu Kotsu bus bound for Kashozan to the last stop, where a shuttle is available with advance reservation. In winter, studless tires or chains are essential.
Is there a private-hire bath?
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Both baths are private-hire rather than divided into men's and women's sides. The especially spacious rock bath can be used by the whole family, and guests are pleased that they can take their time even with small children. The baths are available until 11 p.m. at night and from 5 a.m. in the morning.
What are the meals for children like?
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The kids' menu is a Western-style single plate, made with an eye for color so that children will be glad to eat it. Meals for elementary school children are the same as the adult meal in a smaller portion, and the seasoning and other details may be adjusted.
Up to what age can a child co-sleep?
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Children who have not yet started elementary school can stay with co-sleeping. You can choose from twin rooms, loft-style family rooms, Japanese-style tatami rooms and a Japanese-Western room with an en-suite bathroom, according to the number and ages of your children.
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