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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 865
AED 958 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Room options

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

Highlights

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

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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

Highlights

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

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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

Highlights

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

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Dining

San-yaso Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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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
  • 6 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Miscellaneous

Executive Satoyama Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 - 0.7 km
  • Mount Hiei - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Kyoto University - 22 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 25 min drive - 19.6 km

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 a front-desk safe
  • Books, an elevator, 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)

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

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

As of 24 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on 8 April 2025 start from $263.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 151 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 270 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnels très attentionnés
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

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

sui ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
一泊二食 房間有air bath 06:00-21:00可以開bubble 變成按摩浴池 晚餐，有刺身，近江牛鐵板燒， 魚shabu shabu 餐廳會寫好晒名安排你放鞋嘅位置，同埋入座嘅位置都會有你個名喺度 如果怕悶，酒店都有少量嘅遊戲喺餐廳出 如果想夜晚飲酒，又有間酒吧，我哋就叫咗杯呃like嘅嘢飲 我可能大部份人房間都有air Bath，所以我去大浴場參觀的時候，裏面係冇人，係走嘅時候先至有一個人入 我都好鍾意咁寧靜，同埋咁小人嘅環境
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONGHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pui Shang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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