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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

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

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ฿7,948
฿8,808 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring-water bath
Bathrobes
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 23 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Kyoto University - 25 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 28 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ENSOLEILLER - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪雄琴　ACE - ‬16 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 books
  • A gift shop, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 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

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
  • 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
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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 bath 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

This property does not have any lifts
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 transport to and from this property
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

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 to 4:30 PM.

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

As of 21 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on 1 Sep 2025 start from ฿7,947.5, excluding 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?

Checkout 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. 159 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 280 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

TAK FAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Lake Biwa view on 9/F. The room in 9/F is new decorated and contains modern facilities with Japanese classic style. The private hotspring is good. The Japanese breakfast included is also good. The bath room should have curtain for guest who is shy. The location is very peacful but no convenient store or any facilities nearby. Need to drive car by 3 minutes to the nearest convenient store.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
食事が 品数も多かったですし、食材も 料理する方の腕も すばらしく、器も美しかったです。食事するところも プライベートな間仕切りがあり、とても良かったです。
部屋からの眺め
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KI

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方の対応が非常に丁寧で心地よかったです、ありがとうございました^_^
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Takemi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

marwan h

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNGEUN

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