Located close to Saikyoji Temple and Kyu Chikurinin Garden, 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.
Located in Ogoto, a neighbourhood in Otsu, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is near a train station and on a lake. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Don't miss out on a visit to Kyu Chikurinin Garden. Visit our Otsu travel guide
1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
What's nearby
Lake Biwa
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Biwako Quasi-National Park
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Biwako Valley Ski Resort
19 min drive - 16.0 km
Kiyomizu Temple
27 min drive - 21.2 km
Ogoto Onsen
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Getting around
Ogotoonsen station
16 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami)
72 min drive
Restaurants
麺屋スリル
4 min drive
麺屋昊鶏
3 min drive
Argo アルゴー
5 min drive
おごと食堂
9 min walk
麺屋 EDITION 雄琴店
4 min walk
About this property
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
Ryokan near Saikyoji Temple
Located close to Kyu Chikurinin Garden and 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
Multilingual staff, a gift shop and luggage storage
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
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 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on 2 Nov 2026 start from ฿7,648, 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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Saikyoji Temple, Kyu Chikurinin Garden and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Omi Shrine and Enryaku-ji East Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ogotoonsen station is 16 minutes by foot.
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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Fantastic place to stay for my first time in Japan after being in Tokyo. This place receives forwarded luggage, staff are very helpful/kind, the property is easy to navigate, and the shuttle system was great. The shuttle was very helpful getting back and forth from the station. Also, they have a cell phone at the station to call for the shuttle so no need to worry if you don’t have a Japanese phone number. Would stay again and recommend it to foreigners wanting to have a Ryokan experience. Get the half board option because the food was amazing!
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.
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.
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!
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)
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.
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.
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
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! :)
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.
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
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.
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!