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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Onsen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Hot springs
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Free toiletries
The price is CA $299
CA $332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 16 Jan 2025

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 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
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Spring water bathtub
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

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Spring water bathtub
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

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Spring water bathtub
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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Dining

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 8 min walk
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 15 min drive
  • Enryakuji Temple - 19 min drive
  • Mount Hiei - 20 min drive
  • Sanzenin Temple - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 61 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 96 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 106 min drive
  • Ogotoonsen station - 13 min walk
  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 13 min drive
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 13 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

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

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Biwa. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must check in before 7 PM in order to receive dinner.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Shopping

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1973
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Accessible train station shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 9:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from July 22 to August 31
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Is there a pool at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan includes hot springs. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan also has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan like?
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is in Ogoto, a short 8-minute walk from Ogoto Onsen.

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Loraine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were spacious and wonderful, and the staff were all very nice
Greg, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Kylie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jason, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
SONIA, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely nice and accommodating and our dinner was very fancy!
Hannah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cedrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Annaleta, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The spring water is not satisfying, Seems like it is not a pure one .
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and comfortable ryokan to stay. A lot of Japanese local food was served during dinner. We had very pleasant interaction with the two attendants that served our dinner. One lovely elder lady who tried to speak English to us and a younger lady that accompanies her; kept us entertained throughout dinner. Transportation provided to and from the nearest train station. Overall very nice stay. Also offer halal menu.
F, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was spacious with a good view of the lake. The 12 course meal was excellent, though too much to finish. The futon were a little hard and we missed having chairs to sit on. All in all, however, we found the hotel, food, and service tro be excellent.
Michiko, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing dinner
Amazing halal traditional dinner was one of the highlights of our trip!
Samia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, lovely
Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful room. The hotel staff are very sweet but they can be quite obstrusive. I think it's cultural. You cannot miss the breakfast slot or they'll call your room and even come up personally to check on you if you miss their call. Overall, a lovely stay. Thank you!
YAN, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

This was by far THE WORST property I have ever stayed in. I understand I’m in a different country, but NO ONE spoke English not even a tad it was all hand gestures and that would have been ok if everything else wasn’t AWFUL. We checked in at 3 and were on top of hill with nothing surrounding and had been traveling all day. We wanted something to eat before dinner but NOTHING was open until 8pm. They had a gift shop in the lobby but it was mostly food items to take home, i opted for an ice cream. We went back to our room which was DISGUSTING i took pictures that i wish i could load because it was AWFUL we tried to get another room but again there was a language barrier. So 8pm rolls around and we’re ready for dinner... they served me a frozen pizza that was taken out of the wrapper and STILL cold, my husband got some sort on fish oh and we had bar nuts, our bill was 50$! You’re joking me, right !? I honestly cannot stress the fact of how AWFUL, GROSS and OUTDATED this hotel is. NEVER AGAIN
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

We had a private onsen but it was 'occupied' with green flying flies throughout the night, thus we did not have a chance to use it.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice day out
A 15 minute walk from the station. the hotel oversees the Biwako lake. The room is a bit small but sufficient for a night. the breakfast and dinner are satisfactory with local delicacy.
Tsung Tang, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing food, futon, and bathing facilities. Private outdoor tub with good view that can accommodate two adults. Great place to relax for singles, couple, or family.
Tera, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy access as you can call hotel for free shuttle pick up when arrive at Ogoto Onsen Station. It's located in a residential neighborhood & decor is old fashioned. Friendly & welcoming staff. Our room is spacious w/a separate sitting room overlooking Biwako. The private open air bath is very open than expected. Enjoyed the tatami beddings. Public baths are clean & very relaxing. There are a family mart & a noodle restaurant at the bottom of the hill. Take about 20-min walk. Breakfast is great. Overall, we had a pleasant stay!
Mel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our open air bath. Dinner and breakfast was a true kaiseki experience with so many dishes to try.
Rnb, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for a one-night onsen stay experience!
Nice ryokan onsen stay for a night with nice dinner! The onsen is nice: must try the outdoor onsen. Staff are friendly and helpful. Easy getaway from Kyoto / Osaka and very convenient & fast by train.
Linda, 1-night trip with friends
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