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Only a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station with the complimentary shuttle, hotel Yuzanso features Japanese-style rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath and spectacular views of Biwako Lake. The hotel also offers massage treatments and a sauna. JR Ogoto Onsen Station offers a direct transit in 20 minutes to Kyoto Station. Air-conditioned rooms feature a living area with a tatami (woven mat) floor, an LCD TV and a minibar. An en suite open-air hot spring bath, yukata robes and complimentary green tea are provided. Guests at Yuzanso can relax in spacious public hot spring baths, both indoors and in the open air. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served. The hotel houses a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Yuzanso hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, and a 30-minute drive from Sanzen-in Temple. The Biwako Valley Ski Resort is a 40-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mindy
    Singapore Singapore
    It was easy and convenient to access by using the ryokan’s shuttle service by using the mobile phone at the station. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner was fantastic. Private bath made it that much easier to enjoy in the...
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff who help you get from the train station to the hotel and back. Clean, great facilities, beautiful view!
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent ryokan stay near Lake Biwa! We had a private bath in our room which was lovely, and the room itself was spacious with a separate dining area which was very convenient. Provided toiletries were high quality and the ameneties bar was...
  • Kinga
    Poland Poland
    Great place to relax. Staff is very helpfu, we called them and in five minutes they send a car to the train station so we didin't have a problem with luggage. Rooms are spacious and atmosphere is great. We also loved outdoor bath. Dinner and...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Room was really big with two bedrooms with two different sleeping options - futon or raised beds - outside private onsen was superb - public onsen was outstanding
  • Asia
    United States United States
    Meals were served in the restaurant instead of in the room. The meals were delicious and deceptively filling (as in, you wouldn't think you'd get full but you do!). Our room was amazing with a great view. The in-room onsen worked perfectly.
  • Jessica
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The private onsen, the view, the room, the food Everything was perfect.
  • Meng
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    the food are delicious and a wide range of variety, almost no dishes were the same during my 3-day stay!!! the staff in the restaurant were nice, friendly and professional
  • Chun
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Staff are nice. Location is good for relax. The size of room is vey big and the view also good. The outdoor private hot spring is excellent! There are my best experience on this trip.
  • Xi
    Singapore Singapore
    Amazing! Perfect service, great facilities and amenities, rooms were really comfortable.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yuzanso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
Yuzanso takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Ogoto Onsen Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs.

If you have booked a plan that includes breakfast, you cannot add dinner separately. Please make a reservation again using the half-board plan.

Please be sure to call us on the day of your appointment. We do not accept contact via email.

The room size is the same regardless of the number of guests.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Yuzanso in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Yuzanso

  • Check-in at Yuzanso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yuzanso is 6.2 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yuzanso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Full body massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Swimming Pool
    • Public Bath

  • The prices at Yuzanso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Yuzanso include:

    • Family
    • Suite

  • Yes, Yuzanso is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Yuzanso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian