Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
Niseko Hanazono Resort - 20 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
New Chitose Airport (CTS) - 117 min drive
Kutchan Station - 9 min drive
Niseko Station - 12 min drive
Kozawa Station - 26 min drive
Free local area shuttle
Free ski shuttle
Restaurants
Wild Bill's - 8 min walk
ニセコラーメン風花 - 2 min walk
The Barn - 8 min walk
Shiki Niseko Lobby Lounge - 6 min walk
Musu - 8 min walk
About this property
Pension Locomotion
Pension Locomotion features a free ski shuttle and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu. Free perks such as WiFi and self-parking mean that guests have more money for fun in the snow. Ski storage is also available.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Off-site
Free area shuttle
Free ski shuttle
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Free local shuttle
What to do
Free ski shuttle
Downhill skiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Ski storage
Ski
Free ski shuttle
Ski storage
Downhill skiing nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 1800 for children
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Pension Locomotion House Kutchan
Pension Locomotion House
Pension Locomotion Kutchan
Pension Locomotion
Pension Locomotion Japan/Hokkaido - Kutchan-Cho
Pension Locomotion Guesthouse Kutchan
Pension Locomotion Guesthouse
Pension Locomotion Kutchan
Pension Locomotion Guesthouse
Pension Locomotion Guesthouse Kutchan
Frequently asked questions
Does Pension Locomotion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pension Locomotion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pension Locomotion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pension Locomotion?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pension Locomotion?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Pension Locomotion and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as downhill skiing.
What's the area around Pension Locomotion like?
Pension Locomotion is located a short 6-minute walk from Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu.
Pension Locomotion Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
1 Jan 2023
Great pension located in Hirafu
Beautiful pension located only an eight minute walk from the main street- walking distance to the Hirafu gondola and chairlifts. Room was small but clean and comfortable beds. Breakfast provided every morning between 7.30-8.30am. Would stay again!
Charlotta L
Charlotta L, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2020
The host is kind and helpful. Room is spacious (compare to normal Japanese room) and very clean.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2019
A+
Friendly staff, clean room and good breakfast.
Keith
Keith, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2018
Good experience
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2017
Nice lodge close to lifts and restaurants
Stayed for 8 nights with my son from the 18th January. Had a room with 2 single beds and a loft. Loft came in handy to store luggage and clothes. Breakfast was fine and hit the spot every morning. Easy walking distance to restaurants and bus stop which dropped you off to gondola. 3 min trip. The only improvement would be a better drying room.
Would recommend for those on a budget and looking for a quite place to relax.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
9 Jan 2017
Budget priced small room
Budget priced rooms. Very small room with very limited space for your clothes and bags. There were 5 coat hangers only and no cupboards/drawers. There was a kids study desk. We ended up storing our suitcases and most of our clothes upstairs in the loft area. When we found extra coat hangers in the kitchen , we ending up hanging our clothes off the stairs & anywhere else we could attach a coat hanger. The WIFI was very slow and sometimes you could not connect at all. The shared kitchen area had a microwave, small fridge & toaster oven (but no standard toaster) - it did have a washing machine & dryer. No cutting knives, we had to ask for one each day to cut bread, there was a coffee table acting as a dining table - We weren't sure if we prepared our own meals that we could use the official dining room downstairs - or if that was for guests who paid for prepared meals. The owner's English language skills made it difficult to even ask basic questions like this. Catching the bus to the ski Gondola etc proved difficult if you wanted to get 1st lifts (8:30am) as the 1st bus only arrived around 8:30 and it did a long loop. We ended up walking each day just so we could get to the ski lifts on time (15 mins carrying skis and walking in ski boots not a lot of fun).
Jeff
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2017
Pension Locomotion is definitely value for the money in Hirafu area.
Ka Yee
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2016
Awesome little B&B
Fantastic place to stay for a ski holiday, the owners are super friendly and will pick you up and drop you off at the Welcome Centre for free when you arrive and leave. The place only has a few rooms so it's very cosy and quiet. In terms of cleanliness everything was spotless including the common kitchen. For breakfast you get a set meal which mostly includes eggs and some type of meat and salad plus unlimited cereal, bread, coffee, tea and juice. It is slightly different each day. The only negative I am pointing out is that for someone who is used to a very soft bed at home the mattress was quite hard. However I would definitely stay there again if we're lucky enough to make it back to Niseko one day. It's only a 10 min walk from the lifts and there is also a shuttle bus available from about a 100m away.
Laura and Dean
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb 2016
Great Niseko Pension
Great sized room for Niseko, the owners were lovely, the common areas clean and the other guests friendly. There is a shuttle down the street to the lifts or its not to far to walk.
Anita
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2023
Comfortable place to stay and for skiing
Not too far from the main streets. I sometimes go to hirafu ski area on foot.
Free shuttle buses at lawson (4minutes on foot), 1 stop to hirafu gondola.
Almost perfect for skiing and budget stay.
Cozy and convenient. Although it’s small, it’s enough for a ski trip just to put the luggage and stay outside most of the day. Not far from ski lifts, and the host provides transport to Welcome Centre if required. Easy to hit your head when going downstairs from outside to the ski room.