pension; Western-style boarding house
In Japanese, this refers to a small, family-run, Western-style inn or guesthouse, often found in resort areas. It is not used for retirement pensions.
We stayed at a pension in Karuizawa during summer vacation.
That pension is known for the home cooking by the owner couple.
During summer vacation, we stayed at a pension in Karuizawa.
The couple runs a small pension together.
I booked the pension before the trip.