Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property
Lakefront Otsu ryokan in Ogoto with free parking

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
Exterior
Hot springs
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 893
SAR 982 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Bidet
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 6 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 38.0 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

San-yaso Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Satoyama Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Executive Satoyama Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-Style Room Hoshi No Shizuku With Open Air Bath- Smoking Allowed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Hoshi No Shizuku Japanese-style Room With Pottery Bath Type -smoking Allowed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 8 min walk
  • Mount Hiei - 20 min drive
  • Sanzenin Temple - 22 min drive
  • Kyoto University - 22 min drive
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 13 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪伊予製麺雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪ガールズファンタジー - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪プルプルネクステージ - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ryokan near Saikyoji Temple
Located close to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on site, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
Room features
All 101 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free roundtrip train station shuttle from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 9:00 AM - midnight
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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
Guests must check in before 7 PM in order to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

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

What time is check-out at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan located?

Located in Ogoto, this ryokan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Saikyoji Temple and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Omi Shrine and Enryaku-ji East Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ogotoonsen station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 265 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

TXHUJ

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a relaxing stay. Food was amazing. Convenient and easy for non Japanese people to get to and also very accommodating staff. My only complaint with my stay would be the fact the beds were not that comfortable. Especially considering the prices being asked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wah Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ka Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hoi Kiu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is too old, no facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annaleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good ryokan, we had the private onsen and it was excellent. cleaners kept taking away the tatami room's bedding, it was a bit annoying. understandably English isn't their first language but i would expect slightly better business English in a hotel with non-japanese speaking guests. kaiseki was exquisite.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tanmeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very traditional Japanese ryokan. Vast majority of guests are Japanese and so is authentic but also a bit weird… that’s to say, it doesn’t cater to foreigners. Can’t decide if the decor is stuck in the 1980s or if this is just Japanese taste. We had one of the fancy rooms with a private lounge and a private bath tub (could fit 2 small people) overlooking the mountain and lake. This was lovely. Public baths were on 3rd floor, but we didn’t use those. Stayed for 2 days, so ate 2 elaborate dinners and breakfast. All multi course and to Japanese traditional meal etiquette. I’ve never seen so many little dishes. Don’t quite understand the balance of tastes. Loved the wagyu beef and the soup broth with fish. So many elements. This is definitely a place for authenticity. Can’t say I enjoyed everything I ate, but I appreciated it. Oh and we slept on the floor.. on traditional bedding. I don’t feel the need to do that again. Altogether a good experience.

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night… just as something different, as we both have never stayed in a Ryokan before. The Satoyama suite was one of the nicest rooms we’ve ever stayed in. You could tell that it was recently renovated/brand new. It also offered a perfect view of Lake Biwa and the surrounding Otsu area. The open air bath and shower was also a nice touch. We took the train from Kyoto to Ogoto Onsen Station. Once you get to Ogoto Onsen Station there is an area where you can call the hotel and a shuttle is sent to pick you up from the station. It was very nice, especially after lugging our bags around stations all day long. Check-in was super easy; the first question they asked us is if we spoke Japanese. We did not. The person who helped us spoke really good English. Everyone who helped us out was super friendly and accommodating. Since we were also considered VIP because we were staying in the suites we got unlimited free snacks and drinks if we showed our room key downstairs. The only gripe I had was the fact that we didn’t realize that we only paid for breakfast the next morning and not dinner the night we stayed. The only way you can get in for dinner is with a timed ticket which they only gave us for breakfast. They stop serving dinner around 8pm and only begin with room service after dinner is done being served. Since it was a long walk into town from where the hotel was located we had to wait until 8pm for room service. Other than that, the hotel was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
值得一去
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tetsuji

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
部屋からの景色が最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

YEE KI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
房外望湖景,房內有溫泉,可以2人同時使用。因大部份房內都有溫泉,大眾溫泉人不多, 亦可以好好享受。 食物好好,晚上有燒肉早上有燒魚。旅館規模大,多本地人住,有車接送,司機都很好。 沒有夜鳴拉面同冰條之類, 建議在雄琴車站便利店先補給零食再入住。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rach

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
各樣都很好,但是浴室在室外,和注入溫泉水需時。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

??

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. 温泉風呂付の和洋室に宿泊。   家人が大浴場使用できないためにそれを選びました    が、お湯の出が悪くフロントに問い合わせのところ  「大浴場で入浴できます」との回答。  だったら風呂付の部屋を選びません 2.夕食、朝食共に凡庸。  夕食は3種類の卓上で加熱する 鍋物、蒸し物、陶板    焼きで調理して出される品数が少ない。3種類の卓上    加熱の品々で豪華にみえるが、手抜きと感じた。    
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Man Pan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
溫泉舒適、私人溫泉體驗良好, 懷石料理晚餐十分精緻、服務好
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JONGUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
다소 낡은 느낌이 들기도 했지만 편하게 온천욕을 즐길 수 있어 좋았다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Miki tabata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
掘りごたつになっていて足も楽でミニキッチンも着いていて今までにはない旅館かなあと思いました。 帰りも外のサクラの所で愛想良く写真取ってくれました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024