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Lake Yamanaka, the closest lake to Mt. Fuji
Pension PAUSE
Lake Yamanaka, Japan
富士山麓 山中湖ペンションぱうぜ
(スマートフォン・English)公式サイト
Pension Pause, Lake Yamanaka, Mt. Fuji
(Smartphone English Official Website)
We mainly speak Japanese, but we LOVE talking with our guests!
We will use "Google Translate" on our smartphones to communicate warmly with you.

✔ Yamanashi Green Zone Certified
Our pension is highly certified for safety and cleanliness.
Enjoy your stay with peace of mind.
grapes Green Zone Certification grapes
Exterior of Pension Pause
The beautiful Mt. Fuji from our garden
The beautiful Mt. Fuji, photographed from our garden.

Welcome! / Bienvenue! / Willkommen! / ¡Bienvenidos!

Welcome to Pension Pause! Experience the grand view of majestic Mt. Fuji and our warm family hospitality!

✔ Free Parking    ✔ Free Wi-Fi

※ Pension Pause Address ※
Postal Code: 401-0501
865-148 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi

TEL 0555-62-1414
Sorry, phone calls are Japanese only. Please contact us via email!

🌅 Morning Miracles: "Akafuji" & "Benifuji"

A must-see at Lake Yamanaka! Just at sunrise, Mt. Fuji is beautifully colored by the morning light. This magical moment lasts only a few minutes!

⛰️ "Akafuji" (Red Fuji): May to October

The summer Mt. Fuji glows in a fiery red.

📷 View Akafuji Photo Gallery

❄️ "Benifuji" (Pink Fuji): November to April

The snow-capped winter Mt. Fuji takes on a delicate pink hue.

📍 Best photo spots near "Pause":
  • Our Garden: Just step outside! In mid-winter, it's extremely cold (-10 to -15°C), so dress warmly!
  • Shiratorihama (Swan Beach): 900m, 12 min walk.
  • Hana no Miyako Park: 1 km away.
Photo Spots Map
Pink Fuji from garden Pink Fuji from beach

(Left: From our garden / Right: At Swan Beach)

😴 Message from the owners:

To see this magical view, you must wake up very early. We (Father Yacchan & Mother Kinue) will probably still be fast asleep! (^O^)v

Feel free to unlock the front door yourself to step out and enjoy the fresh morning air. Just don't forget to lock it when you return. Enjoy your morning walk!

✨ Seasonal Miracles: Diamond Fuji & Mountain Hut Lights

Mt. Fuji shows completely different faces depending on the season and time of day!

💎 Diamond Fuji (Autumn & Winter)

From mid-October to late February, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the summit, shining like a brilliant diamond. Lake Yamanaka is famously known as the "Sacred Place of Diamond Fuji" because it can be observed for a long period!

Diamond Fuji

🏮 Mountain Hut Lights (Summer)

During the summer climbing season (July to early September), the dark silhouette of Mt. Fuji is dotted with a glowing trail of mountain huts and climbers' headlamps. It's a mystical summer night view!

Mountain Hut Lights
🚵‍♂️ For Climbers, Cyclists, and Early Birds:

Leaving at 4:00 AM to climb Mt. Fuji, join a cycling event, or take dawn photos? No problem!

Please settle your bill the night before. You can simply leave your room key at the designated spot when you depart. Good luck and be safe on your adventure!

🧳 Luggage Forwarding (Yamato Transport / Takkyubin)

You can send your luggage to our pension in advance.
Shipping Address:
Pension Pause
865-148 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0501

*Important Rules:
1. We only accept prepaid luggage (No Cash on Delivery).
2. Please clearly write your Check-in Date and Reservation Name.
3. Please confirm with the courier that your luggage will arrive ON THE DAY of your check-in.

📅 Cancellation Policy

We are a small, family-run pension. When you book, we prepare the beds and fresh local ingredients just for you. If your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible!

Time of Cancellation (JST) Fee
Up to 2 days before check-in Free (0%)
1 day before check-in 50%
Same day / No-Show 100%
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🤝 Less Screens, More Connections!

"The best time of the night is sharing your story."

At Pension Pause, we value human interaction and cross-cultural communication above all else. To encourage our guests to step out of their rooms and meet each other, our guest rooms deliberately do not have TVs or refrigerators.

Instead, we warmly invite you to our shared lounge on the 1st floor! Bring your drinks and local snacks. Even if you only speak English, our translation devices and a friendly smile will cross any language barrier. Let's say "Kanpai" (Cheers) together!

🌍 Heartwarming Review from Our International Guest!

"An unexpected extended stay became the best memory of our Japan trip!"
Recently, international guests missed their bus and stayed with us unexpectedly. Because we intentionally do not have TVs in our rooms, they naturally gathered in the 1st-floor lounge at night.

Together with guests from other countries, we used "two translation devices" and had a wonderful time! We talked about the history of Mt. Fuji, shared hiking tips, and enjoyed meals and drinks brought in by guests, creating a fantastic night that crossed all language barriers.

Later, they kindly posted on their home country's SNS: "More than the facilities, the warmth of the owners is the absolute best!" This post went viral with tens of thousands of views.

At Pension Pause, we may not have luxurious private facilities, but we offer priceless, once-in-a-lifetime human connections. We look forward to welcoming you!

Our lively lounge 1
Our lively lounge 2

🎨 Our lively lounge: Where guests become friends.
(Illustration images to protect our guests' privacy.)

✨ Starry Nights, ISS & "Pearl Fuji"

The night sky here is incredibly clear! With good timing, you can see the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the starry sky right from our garden.

The owner (Father Yacchan), a former radio technician, closely monitors astronomical schedules. He also calculates the timing for the magical "Pearl Fuji" (when the moon sits right on top of Mt. Fuji). Feel free to ask us: "Can we see the ISS tonight?" Let's look up at the universe together!

🚀 Check ISS Visibility (JAXA)
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Access Map car train shinkansen
Access map to Pension Pause

🚗 Coming by Rental Car?

Please use our specific guide for GPS navigation systems!

📍 GPS Setting Guide
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live camera
★ Live Camera: Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka

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Highway bus bus
Mt. Fuji Yamanakako Stop ⇔ Shinjuku
Express bus info
* If you booked through this site, we can call the bus company to change your stop to "Mt. Fuji Yamanakako" (14 min walk from us).

Bus to Mishima

Mt. Fuji Lake Yamanaka ⇔ Mishima Station

Climbing Mt. Fuji
Climbing Info

Fiery Akafuji
Red Mt. Fuji
[ Magical View ] Fiery Red Fuji Gallery

Road map
Traffic details

Walking routes
■ Walking route from "Mt. Fuji Yamanakako" Stop
■ Walking route from "Hana-no-miyako-Koen-Iriguchi" Stop

Local Area

Local Restaurants & Shops

"We don't serve dinner so you can explore the excellent local flavors!"

Pause is located in a very convenient area. You can easily walk to authentic Japanese restaurants and a large supermarket. We provide a "Homemade Local Map" to all our guests!

Our favorite spots within walking distance:

  • Taiho (大豊): Authentic Japanese cuisine and set meals.
  • Papa-san (パパさん): Cozy Japanese diner/Izakaya (Great local vibe!).
  • Sushikyu (鮨久): Fresh sushi and seasonal dishes.
  • Shoya (庄や): Yamanashi's local specialty (Houtou noodles).

Don't hesitate to buy local sake or snacks at the nearby supermarket "OGINO" (5 min walk) and bring them to our lounge!

🧺 24/7 Coin Laundry

We don't have a washing machine, but a 24/7 coin laundry is just a 5-minute walk away (Clean Claire).

📍 Open Google Maps
Papa-san bottled beerbeer

Casual Japanese restaurant "Papasan". Cheap, delicious, and loved by locals!

Sanam Curry Housecurry
✔ Halal Restaurant: Sanam Curry House
breakfastvegetables
■ Denny's (Open from 7 AM) offers vegetarian options!
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Map Link
Go to the map in English

Family Pause 『ぱうぜ』のファミリー
髙村 康 & 絹枝
We are the family of "Pension Pause" (Father Yacchan & Mother Kinue)! We look forward to meeting you!
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