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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | View from room
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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

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, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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Mori-no-Shizuku Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mori-no-Shizuku Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

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

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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

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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

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Miscellaneous

Executive Satoyama Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Spa

San-yaso Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | View from room

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

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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

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Executive Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Japanese Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath and Lake View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 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 Ogoto Onsen. 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 7 minutes from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
  • 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 191 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 323 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome semi traditional ryokan experience. I will drop me style room was exactly what we were looking for to break up other more western hotels stays. We booked breakfast but not dinner as we wanted to explore the local areas as well. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and as I asked in advance for a vegetarian version they accommodated extremely well and we thoroughly enjoyed a hearty breakfast. While the property itself is a little rundown, the service was amazing, the room was spotless, and the private hot tub was an added luxury. They also had a shuttle bus to and from the station on command, which proved extremely helpful & professional. The one negative was that you had to pay an onsen tax on site at checkin separate to the bill already paid. I thought this was quite cheeky given that it’s an onsen hotel and that’s the whole point of coming… there is also no choice - whether you use it or not, you have to pay the tax (only small but principly we were a bit miffed). Also note that if you have tattoos, you can only use the public bath if you have tattoo coverings. I strongly suggest you purchase these from somewhere else instead of purchasing them at the gift centre as they only have one size and one colour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shui, Chorley

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Clinton Township

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yuzanso was the location I chose as a surprise vacation trip for my girlfriend. Placed north of Otsu, it was one of the most perfect places for getting away from the crowd of the bigger city while still being a place of convenience to access other parts of Shiga. Before coming to the property, I asked many questions about the property and even made a special request to Yuzanso, and they provided 100% to my satisfaction. Once arriving at the property, the staff were very polite and accommodating. Being able to speak both Japanese and English well, they would be able to communicate and help guide guests from all walks of life. The property itself was quite larger than expected. Its vastness, design, and cleanliness really separate it from other properties. You can tell that the management and staff truly do care about making guests feel welcomed. We stayed on the 8th floor in the Executive Satoyama Room. The room was beautiful, spacious, and very clean. The view from the room as well was absolutely drop dead gorgeous. During the day you can experience the vastness of Lake Biwa and the surrounding towering mountains. And during the night, the thousands of shimmering lights of city reflecting off of the water were breath taking. All of this you can enjoy while bathing in the open air style private hot spring wooden bath that is built attached to the room. I am now happily engaged to my fiancée, and Yuzanso played a huge role in this. Thank you so much Yuzanso! Would recommend!
Executive Satoyama Tatami Style
View from the Window During the Night
Family Room View During the Day
Open Air Style Bath (fits 2 people)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Sabera

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sammi

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahayu

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

TXHUJ

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in satoyama room with 5 people, which was perfect fit. We enjoyed our room with the open air bath and shower outside, a living room and the sleeping room. The room had 2 separate toilet rooms. Breakfast and dinner were of japanese cuisine, amazing!! We used the public bath and it was beautiful. Hotel perfect for watching sunrise. It was beautiful view of lake as well. The hotel also had a little arcade and a wine bar and cafe and had massage services. They helped us carry our stuff to them room and during meal times they made our rooms. We had a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

rach

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024