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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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | View from room
Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath | Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$321
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

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1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Valley Ski Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
Spring-water bath
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Miscellaneous

Executive Satoyama Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6

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Dining

San-yaso Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | View from room

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Detached private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Japanese Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath and Lake View

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Japanese Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath and Lake View

  • Sleeps 8

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Pool

Hoshi No Shizuku Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

Otsu

At Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Saikyoji Temple and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ogoto ryokan include Omi Shrine and Biwako Valley Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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
  • Nishiki Market - 34 min drive - 24.5 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
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪雄琴　ACE - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Lakefront ryokan with seasonal outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers its guests hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Otsu ryokan.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in July and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • 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

Is parking available at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Yep, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan has a free self car park.

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

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$317.82, including 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.

Does Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan have a pool?

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from July to August).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

No, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 301 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sammi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
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

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

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Rahayu

Travelled with family
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

TXHUJ

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

Laura

Travelled with group
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

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rach

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tanmeng, Miami

Travelled with family
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.

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

Hannah, Coeur D Alene

Travelled 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

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Annaleta

Travelled 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 traveller

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