Title: Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Lakefront ryokan with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop ![Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/fe5ceeab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/d7122b6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/2bcaea60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/a76c7999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/57891163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Room service - Bar - Pool - Housekeeping - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 26 - Nov. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 27 - Nov. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds Showing 10 of 10 rooms ![Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/w1053h800x14y0-e49a4334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Detached private bathroom Shower/tub combination Bidet Spring water bathtub - 409 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Futons ![Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/b726d7c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Detached private bathroom Shower/tub combination Bidet Spring water bathtub - 538 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 6 - 6 Twin Futons ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/abec6f1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Hair dryer Detached private bathroom Shower/tub combination Bidet Spring water bathtub - 861 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 8 - 2 Twin Beds and 6 Twin Futons ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/5945b3eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Satoyama Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath - Sleeps 6 ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/w628h440x15y0-4e70eb69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### San-yaso Room with Open Air Bath - Sleeps 5 ![Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/6f94a664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Bathrobes Detached private bathroom Bidet Shower/tub combination Hair dryer - 861 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds ![Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/fc5c5ca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku) ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 388 sq ft - Partial lake view - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Futons ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/d9be676b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Japanese Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath and Lake View - Sleeps 8 ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/b3454bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Satoyama Suite - Sleeps 4 ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5570000/5567200/5567169/677b0828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Hoshi No Shizuku Japanese-style Room - 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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 concierge services - A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe Room features All 101 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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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 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 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## 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 13 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 bathing 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 transportation to and from this property Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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–4:30 PM. ### How much does it cost to stay at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan? > As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan on Dec 2, 2025 start from CA $271.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Otsu-Hotels-Satoyu-Mukashibanashi-Yuzanso-Ryokan.h5567169.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 173 8 - Good 84 6 - Okay 25 4 - Poor 11 2 - Terrible 4 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.6/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Katie Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Nice area but a little difficult to get to if you plan on doing anything outside the hotel ##### Katie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sammi Sep 13, 2025 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! ##### Sammi Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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) ##### Samuel Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Dec 29, 2024 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. ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms were spacious and wonderful, and the staff were all very nice ##### Greg Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex Apr 1, 2025 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! :) ##### Alex Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shuk Yin Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities All staffs are very friendly and politely. Dinner and breakfast deliciously. ##### Shuk Yin Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy Apr 7, 2025 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 ##### Tammy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah Apr 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was extremely nice and accommodating and our dinner was very fancy! ##### Hannah Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loraine Dec 25, 2024 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. ##### Loraine Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SONIA Apr 17, 2024 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. ##### SONIA Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rahayu Jan 30, 2025 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 ##### Rahayu Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shinyl Jan 3, 2025 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. ##### Shinyl Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TAK FAI Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8b45e1b5-66db-4ccd-87f5-c2b3de16fc3c-1745692464805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### TAK FAI Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ![Executive Satoyama Tatami Style](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ce22e53-0fd3-45d8-8f15-368d9a141c58-1760680081188.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from the Window During the Night](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ca30bf83-ee81-4a3c-ad7c-c248b70ec458-1760680110811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Family Room View During the Day](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12d3deaf-bf8f-4322-bfd7-7ed2c1358571-1760680090487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Open Air Style Bath (fits 2 people)](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e53c2ce-492c-45e4-827d-0fa120c6838d-1760680091234.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jeremy Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TXHUJ Jan 26, 2025 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! ##### TXHUJ Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Apr 21, 2024 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. ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ka Lok Feb 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good ##### Ka Lok Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wah Kit Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good ##### Wah Kit Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annaleta Mar 16, 2024 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. ##### Annaleta Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Hoi Kiu May 15, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Hotel is too old, no facilities ##### Hoi Kiu Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tanmeng Jun 26, 2024 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. ##### Tanmeng ### 8/10 Good #### Kylie May 28, 2024 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. ##### Kylie Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Long Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 非常舒服 ##### Long Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Takuma Oct 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 夜ご飯のコースがかなり美味しかった ご飯だけで泊まる価値がある ##### Takuma Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Maui](https://www.expedia.ca/Maui-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d180073-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Calgary-Centre-Inn.h429937.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sheridan](https://www.expedia.ca/Sheridan-Toronto-Hotels.0-n553248633981726766-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Inn At The Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Winnipeg-Hotels-Inn-At-The-Forks.h1089238.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Newport](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Hotels.d180037.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Kimberley Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kowloon-Hotels-The-Kimberley-Hotel.h23251.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Simcoe](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Simcoe.h52945.Hotel-Information) > > [Foster's Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Stratford-Hotels-Fosters-Inn.h11825924.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d178314-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Portugal](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Portugal-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d147-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Anchorage](https://www.expedia.ca/Anchorage-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d178230-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Azure Urban Resort Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Manila-Hotels-Azure-Urban-Resort-Residences.h20381331.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Occidental-At-Xcaret-Destination-All-Inclusive.h882765.Hotel-Information) > > [3 Star Hotels in Canna](https://www.expedia.ca/3Star-Canna-Hotels.s30-0-d3000474843.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Bangkok](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Bangkok-Hotels.s50-0-d178236.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/del/toronto-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ywg/toronto-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yyz/calgary-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/del/regina-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyz/vancouver-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Milan (MXP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ams/mxp/amsterdam-to-milan) ### Activities > [Things to do in Kasauli](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kasauli.d6126321.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Cancun Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun.d179995.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Nova Scotia Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Nova-Scotia.d11173.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Lasqueti Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Lasqueti-Island.dx6355832)