Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers a tranquil escape near Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Guests enjoy mineral-rich indoor hot springs, a book collection, and on-site shopping. The ryokan provides high-speed WiFi and helpful concierge staff for a comfortable stay.
Located in Ogoto, a neighbourhood in Otsu, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is near a train station and on a lake. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Saikyoji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Otsu travel guide
1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
What's nearby
Biwako Quasi-National Park
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Biwako Valley Ski Resort
20 min drive - 14.5 km
Kiyomizu Temple
28 min drive - 21.9 km
Fushimi Inari Shrine
29 min drive - 22.1 km
Ogoto Onsen
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Getting around
Ogotoonsen station
16 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami)
72 min drive
Restaurants
スシロー 大津堅田店
4 min drive
麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜
16 min walk
中華そば 殿 雄琴店
3 min drive
麺屋昊鶏
3 min drive
what's the life style
4 min drive
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
A gift shop, concierge services and multilingual staff
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Free train station pick-up shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Free train station drop-off
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
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
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Air conditioning
Heating
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with Breakfast rate plans who wish to dinner during their stay must book meals at least 5 days in advance. Meals are not bookable on-site.
Guests with Room Only rate plans who wish to have breakfast or dinner during their stay must book meals at least 5 days in advance. Meals are not bookable on-site.
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 12 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on 16 Mar 2026 start from 5.386.083 ₫, 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 2.6 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 16 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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.
Maliha
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff was kind, the onsen in the room was nice and private
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.
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! :)
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 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
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
This was an awesome semi traditional ryokan experience. I will drop me style room was exactly what we were looking for to break up other more western hotels stays.
We booked breakfast but not dinner as we wanted to explore the local areas as well. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and as I asked in advance for a vegetarian version they accommodated extremely well and we thoroughly enjoyed a hearty breakfast.
While the property itself is a little rundown, the service was amazing, the room was spotless, and the private hot tub was an added luxury.
They also had a shuttle bus to and from the station on command, which proved extremely helpful & professional.
The one negative was that you had to pay an onsen tax on site at checkin separate to the bill already paid. I thought this was quite cheeky given that it’s an onsen hotel and that’s the whole point of coming… there is also no choice - whether you use it or not, you have to pay the tax (only small but principly we were a bit miffed). Also note that if you have tattoos, you can only use the public bath if you have tattoo coverings. I strongly suggest you purchase these from somewhere else instead of purchasing them at the gift centre as they only have one size and one colour.
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.
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!
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.
Yuzanso was the location I chose as a surprise vacation trip for my girlfriend. Placed north of Otsu, it was one of the most perfect places for getting away from the crowd of the bigger city while still being a place of convenience to access other parts of Shiga.
Before coming to the property, I asked many questions about the property and even made a special request to Yuzanso, and they provided 100% to my satisfaction. Once arriving at the property, the staff were very polite and accommodating. Being able to speak both Japanese and English well, they would be able to communicate and help guide guests from all walks of life. The property itself was quite larger than expected. Its vastness, design, and cleanliness really separate it from other properties. You can tell that the management and staff truly do care about making guests feel welcomed.
We stayed on the 8th floor in the Executive Satoyama Room. The room was beautiful, spacious, and very clean. The view from the room as well was absolutely drop dead gorgeous. During the day you can experience the vastness of Lake Biwa and the surrounding towering mountains. And during the night, the thousands of shimmering lights of city reflecting off of the water were breath taking. All of this you can enjoy while bathing in the open air style private hot spring wooden bath that is built attached to the room.
I am now happily engaged to my fiancée, and Yuzanso played a huge role in this. Thank you so much Yuzanso! Would recommend!