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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

1-9-28 OgotoSee map

RON 966.76per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 10 Sep

Top reasons for booking
Family-friendly
Shuttle service
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Popular facilities
Hot spring
Bar
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
4.5/5Fantastic 333 reviews
Reviews summary
Luxurious ryokan with attentive, multilingual staff, excellent multi-course meals, relaxing onsen, and scenic lake views. Spacious, clean rooms with private baths.
Exploring the area
Ogotoonsen station, 800m, About 14 mins from hotel by foot
Ogoto Onsen, 300m, About 5 mins from hotel by foot
Lake Biwa Ogoto Onsen, 600m, About 10 mins from hotel by foot
38
Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)
Multiple beds

80.0 m²

Lake view

18
Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath
Multiple beds

50.0 m²

Lake view

20
Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath
Multiple beds

38.0 m²

Lake view

23
Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View
Multiple beds

80.0 m²

Lake view

15
Japanese Room
Multiple beds

40 m²

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Japanese-Western mixed No Smoking Lake side (Lake View) With open air bath
Multiple beds

115 m²

Non-smoking

8
Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)
Multiple beds

36.0 m²

Partial lake view

5
Executive Room
Multiple beds

50.0 m²

Lake view

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Reviews

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4.5/5.0

Fantastic

333 reviews
Location
4.2
Services offered
4.5
Cleanliness
4.3
Atmosphere & facilities
4.4
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Luxurious ryokan with attentive, multilingual staff, excellent multi-course meals, relaxing onsen, and scenic lake views. Spacious, clean rooms with private baths.
Location
Lake Biwa and sunrise views. Convenient shuttle service from train station. Peaceful location, good for getting away from city crowds.
Services offered
Private onsen in select rooms. Halal meal options. Multilingual staff, including Korean and English speakers. Shuttle service. Luggage assistance. Attentive and courteous staff. Bed making service. Free parking. Vegetarian options. Room service. VIP lounge access. Cell phone at station for shuttle. Professional and helpful staff.
Cleanliness
Consistently clean rooms and public baths. Well-maintained facilities. Immaculately clean public baths. Spacious and clean rooms reported. Very clean property. Spotless rooms. Luxury room decoration.
Atmosphere & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere. Public baths and onsen. Spacious rooms with modern amenities. Arcade, wine bar, and cafe available. Open-air baths. Private lounge available. Beautiful decor. Traditional Japanese experience. Newly decorated rooms. Game room. Private dining rooms. Open-air bath with lake views. Private hot spring wooden bath.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Onsen
Shuttle service
Family-friendly
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
Paul
Reviewed: 3 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing.
Ryan
Reviewed: 18 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

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!
Steffanie
Reviewed: 13 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
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.
Abeera
Reviewed: 11 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Great stay and room, would recommend for travellers looking for a ryokan experience.
Olivia
Reviewed: 26 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Great very relaxing. Not allowed tattoos alloeed in public baths though, just get a private one!
Jordan
Reviewed: 3 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family

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.
Olivia
Reviewed: 14 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For leisure

The staff were very helpful and lovely and the open air bath and view was gorgeous
Maliha
Reviewed: 1 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
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.
Sanum
Reviewed: 6 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For leisure

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.
Shui
Reviewed: 28 Nov 2025

4.0/5.0

Great
Nice Ryokan experience . Kiseki dinners are brilliant. It's in the middle of the countryside so not much to do in the area.

Overview

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Rooms:101
Floors:10
Star rating:

Located in Otsu (Ogoto), Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is within a 10-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. This ryokan is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Omi Shrine and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Enryaku-ji East Temple.

Description

Located in Otsu (Ogoto), Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is within a 10-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. This ryokan is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Omi Shrine and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Enryaku-ji East Temple.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Ogotoonsen station

Train stations
800m

Attractions

Ogoto Onsen

300m

Lake Biwa Ogoto Onsen

600m

Lake Biwa

7.7km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Hot spring
Bar
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
General
Free parking
Designated smoking area
Gift shop
Shop
Accessibility
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off
Safety & security
Safety deposit box
Reception services
Concierge
Front desk (limited service hours)
Multilingual staff
Health & fitness
Outdoor Swimming pool
Accessibility
Accessible train station shuttle
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 19:00

Latest check-out time:Before 10:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 0 or above

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. The front desk is 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 onsite. 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 onsite. Guests must check in before 7 PM in order to receive dinner.

Check-in descriptions

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 bathing 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children are not allowed at this hotel

Mandatory 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.

Food & drinks

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The ryokan also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

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