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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property
Comfortable adults-only ryokan near Saikyoji Temple

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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Popular LocationOgoto Onsen8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMount Hiei20 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanzenin Temple22 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)96 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The rooms were spacious and wonderful, and the staff were all very nice
Greg
May 31, 2024
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Room options

View all photos for 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
Bathrobes
Bidet
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is located in Ogoto, a neighborhood in Otsu, and is near a train station and on a lake. Saikyoji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chikubu Island. Omi Shrine and Enryaku-ji East Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 8 min walk
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 15 min drive
  • Lake Biwa Museum - 15 min drive
  • Mount Hiei - 20 min drive
  • Sanzenin Temple - 22 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 - 17 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 water dispenser, multilingual staff, and concierge services
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 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 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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • 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 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 elevator

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

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must check in before 8 PM in order to receive dinner.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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:

  • 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
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 elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from July 22 to August 31
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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

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 Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on Jun 12, 2024 start from P 12,800.44, 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?

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.

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 241 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kylie

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
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

Hannah, Coeur D Alene

Traveled with partner
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

Cedrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Annaleta

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The spring water is not satisfying, Seems like it is not a pure one .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

F, Singapore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019