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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.
Exterior
Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
A wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Valley Ski Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a built-in shelf with decorative items.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite Twin Room

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden flooring, and a view of a cityscape and water.

Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Satoyama Executive Japanese-Style Room non-Smoking

A hotel room with a dining table, four chairs, a television, and a view of the cityscape.

Satoyama Executive Japanese-Style Room non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mori-no-Shizuku Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

Mori-no-Shizuku Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

  • Partial lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with chairs, a small table, and two wall-mounted lights.

Executive Room

  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Along with a restaurant, this ryokan has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services and gift shops/newsstands are on-site.
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 9:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.
During your stay at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan, you're just a quick walk from Lake Biwa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free train pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • 6 minutes by car from Saikyoji Temple and 6 minutes from Kyu Chikurinin Garden
  • Free train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers its guests hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Otsu ryokan.

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Hot springs
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 9:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with Breakfast rate plans who wish to dinner during their stay must book meals at least 5 days in advance. Meals are not bookable on-site.
Guests with Room Only rate plans who wish to have breakfast or dinner during their stay must book meals at least 5 days in advance. Meals are not bookable on-site.
Guests must check in before 7 PM in order to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in July and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Hotel
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Hotel Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Otsu
Yuzanso
Yuzanso Ryokan Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Otsu
Yuzanso Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Ryokan
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Ryokan Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 328 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Abeera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and room, would recommend for travellers looking for a ryokan experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steffanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite with private outdoor onsen and it was worth the splurge! The staff are wonderful, breakfast is traditional and tasty, and there are many onsen in the area. Our views of Lake Biwa were unparalleled and magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and lovely and the open air bath and view was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and luxury room decoration. Helpful staff made my stay feeling relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great very relaxing. Not allowed tattoos alloeed in public baths though, just get a private one!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff was kind, the onsen in the room was nice and private
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hajer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was very kind and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful experience we had at the ryokan. A perfect setting overlooking the lake, quiet, no noise from the town below. The staff was very kind and courteous, always helpful in assisting us with our questions. We learned about Japanese culture and had a wonderful experience; definitely get the dinner, it was worth it. I highy recommend this place, 10 out of 10. We will certainly be back again next time we visit Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maliha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that this ryokan had halal meal options! The entire place is gorgeous with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa. Easy to get to (they have a shuttle bus from the train station). If you have a private onsen, just know that the shower is also outside. No other options, unless you use the public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice tradition hotel experience. The tub and bathroom was amazing. Breakfast was an awesome traditional experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Shui

Liked: Staff & service
Nice Ryokan experience . Kiseki dinners are brilliant. It's in the middle of the countryside so not much to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice area but a little difficult to get to if you plan on doing anything outside the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have several staff that are able to speak some english so that was a great help because my japanese is limited. My family had a comfortable stay and had a great time at the onsen!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yuzanso staff was amazing and courteous. During dinner service staff was very attentive and explained the meals he maximize experience. The area didn’t have much to do but close to train station (Yuzano staff offered free shuttle rides to and back from station)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sai Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing onsen experience

Amazing view from room and great dinner and breakfast served in a private room. A fantastic onsen experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and wonderful, and the staff were all very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice and accommodating and our dinner was very fancy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most wonderful place to enjoy in our trip.

We enjoyed very much! For sure we will visit again and will recommend to our friends. Thank the staff - they were all very professional and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shuk Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staffs are very friendly and politely. Dinner and breakfast deliciously.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful and memorable stay!

It was a wonderful and memorable stay! Staffs are patient, helpful and polite. The room room is very spacious and clean. We enjoyed the hot spring bath with beautiful city and lake view as far as our eyes can see. The Japanese breakfast was the highlight of our trip. We enjoyed the food very much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shinyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am absolutely obsessed with this hotel & will be back for my next trip to Japan. staff were extremely accommodating & helpful despite any language barrier (easily solved with google translate). the amenities alone are amazing & don’t get me started on the breakfast! please be sure to book yourself breakfast for at least one or two days so you can experience it. one of my favorite meals in the entirety of my trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rahayu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We request for a room with private onsen.They accomodate our request for halal dinner and breakfast. Transport provided to/fro the hotel which is convenient. They also made up our bed while we had our dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely hospitable and helpful. I really liked how they gave me a ride to the station every morning. Breakfast was also very traditional and delicious. I felt like I got a good Japanese experience staying here, honestly I wish I stayed longer. Definitely planning to make another trip to Japan soon, and I would stay here again in a heart beat! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this ryokan experience! It had everything we were hoping for. Dinner and breakfast were magnificent, the multi-course meals had us full and pleasantly surprised. We love the private onsen and yukata as well The staff here were super helpful and wanted us to have a nice stay. Most of them can help in basic English, but there were a few who you have to take out the translator for which was not a big issue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025