Julian's English Homestay and Pension

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Julian's English Homestay and Pension in Fujimi offers recently renovated guest house accommodation with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Facilities: Guests can relax in the lounge or enjoy family rooms. Free on-site private parking is provided. Shared bathrooms enhance convenience. Delicious Breakfast: An American breakfast is served daily, highly appreciated by guests. Convenient Location: Located 56 km from Matsumoto Airport, the property is near attractions such as Canora Hall (34 km) and Kamisuwa Station (28 km). Winter sports are available in the surrounding area. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its dinner, attentive staff, and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • American

    • Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bárbara
    Portugal Portugal
    “Everything was perfect... The host Katrina is amazing. She did some transfers for us station-pension-bike park-pension-station. We also ordered a homemade dinner that was very nice. We had a great talk to better understand the reality of Japan....”
  • Minako
    Japan Japan
    “Quiet and peaceful. Breakfast and dinner were good too.”
  • Minako
    Japan Japan
    “The location is great, surrounded with beautiful views and nature, and onsen. The hosts are kind and friendly, and very helpful to tell me useful information around the area.”
  • Takashi
    Japan Japan
    “1)absolute tranquility but birds’ chirping 2)cool enough without air conditioners 3)free English talks with the owner”
  • David
    Australia Australia
    “Great location in the Highlands. Very warm welcome from Katrina to her delightful property. Meals were very good, the beds were comfortable and it was great to have a long chat with Katrina and the other guests over dinner and breakfast.”
  • Kristina
    Japan Japan
    “sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich, sehr sauber und sehr gepflegte Ausstattung, schönes Zimmer zum Aufenthalt (wie ein Wohnzimmer.”
  • Meiying
    Japan Japan
    “温泉のチケットをもらえたことと、今、富士見町がキャンペーン中ということで、富士見パノラマリゾートの無料ゴンドラ往復券と、富士見高原リゾートの無料天空カート利用券をもらえたことです。また、カトリーナが、訪ねべき観光スポットをいろいろ丁寧に教えてくれました。 自家栽培のお米や野菜は、とてもおいしかったです。”
  • Hirono
    Japan Japan
    “オーナーのホスピタリティ。自家製野菜や米などもおいしかった。日本語しか話せない主人とも、英語でも、楽しくいろんな話をし、紹介もしてもらえた。温泉にも毎日入れた。また、予定通りに帰れなかった時の食事時間も、臨機応変に対応してくれた。朝市で買った野菜なども冷蔵庫で保管してもらえた。２日目が主人の誕生日だったが、バースディケーキでお祝いしてもらった。”
  • Seiko
    Japan Japan
    “朝ごはんの時間や肉が食べられないというこちらの都合に柔軟に対応していただけてよかったです。ホストが優しくて癒されました。温泉チケットも嬉しかったです。ありがとうございました。”
  • Tsuji
    Japan Japan
    “オーナーのカタリーナはとてもフレンドリーで楽しいおしゃべりができました。英語、日本語OKです。　食事も美味しく、夕食はボリュームもありました。野菜や米など作ってるとの事。 清潔で居心地のいい、お得感のあるペンションです。”

Hosted by Katrina

9.9
Host review score
Katrina
Julian’s Pension offers a family-friendly, homey atmosphere, welcoming MTB'ers, hikers, outdoor and nature enthusiasts, as well as travelers seeking English-speaking accommodations in Yatsugatake. Guests stay in private bedrooms with shared toilets and showers, while communal spaces include a dining room, a cozy lounge with a wood stove, and an activity room for board games, arts and crafts, or unwinding with drinks. Outside, visitors can enjoy a bike wash/maintenance station, a garden, and a terrace with BBQ facilities. We serve hearty, home-cooked Western meals featuring vegetables and rice from our farm-to-table initiative. Breakfast is included, and dinner is available upon request. Our menu is continuously evolving to incorporate vegetarian and gluten-free options, and we do our best to accommodate food allergies—please let us know your dietary needs when booking. Guests also receive complimentary tickets to the local onsen, Shika no Yu, for a relaxing hot spring experience.
Julian and Katrina are world travelers with a deep love for nature and outdoor sports. Their dream is to put Fujimi—and the broader Yatsugatake region—on the map as a premier destination for outdoor adventure. As passionate mountain bikers, they hope to establish a network of trails in the surrounding forests. As the second owners of the pension, which they now call home, they encountered a property that had been uninhabited for several years and required extensive renovations. Julian has devoted a significant portion of his "leisure time" to the arduous task of restoring the pension. Most of the interior work has been, and will continue to be, handled by their family. Throughout your stay, you’ll notice tangible signs of their enthusiasm for woodworking, arts and crafts, and gardening. They love meeting new people and sharing their passion for the outdoors.
Yatsugatake is an emerging destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts and those looking to reconnect with nature, just a 2-3 hour drive from Tokyo. In summer, enjoy downhill biking at Fujimi Panorama MTB Park, trail riding, road cycling, high-altitude running, hiking, mountain climbing, canoeing, horseback riding, and more. Winter brings skiing and snowboarding at Fujimi Kogen and Fujimi Panorama Ski Resorts, snowshoe trekking, stargazing, and other seasonal delights. Year-round, visitors can unwind in the area's many onsens, explore art galleries and museums, visit farmers' markets, and enjoy local cuisine. Fujimi is particularly famous for its Soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles), and at そば処 おっこと亭, you can even make your own. For those interested in history, the region has deep ties to Japan’s Jomon culture and the legendary Samurai Shingen Takeda.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Julian's English Homestay and Pension takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation by 1 day in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

You must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. This only applies to guests with dinner included in their booking.

Please note that the nearest dining option is a 20-minute drive from the property. Please book a dinner-inclusive plan if you wish to eat dinner at the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Julian's English Homestay and Pension in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 諏訪保健所指令24諏保第１０－１号