Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, books

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

4.3

Excellent(253 Reviews)

Ryokan in Shiga, Japan

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this ryokan rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a bidet. Other amenities include towels, slippers, an electric kettle, and a phone.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Shiga, Japan

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 5

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Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Beds not specified • 538 ft²

Sleeps 6

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Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

2 Single • 861 ft²

Sleeps 8

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

2 Single • 2 Single • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

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4.3

Excellent(253 Reviews)

Ryokan in Shiga, Japan

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Shiga, Japan

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Beds not specified • 409 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Beds not specified • 538 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

2 Single • 861 ft²

Sleeps 8

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

2 Single • 2 Single • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(253 Reviews)

5.0

Jun 2024

Good

4.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0

May 2024

The rooms were spacious and wonderful, and the staff were all very nice

4.0

May 2024

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.

4.0

May 2024

Hotel is too old, no facilities

5.0

Apr 2024

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.

2.5

Apr 2024

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.

5.0

Apr 2024

The staff was extremely nice and accommodating and our dinner was very fancy!

5.0

Mar 2024

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.

4.0

Feb 2024

Very good

1.0

Jan 2020

Old Dirty Bad location

3.0

Jan 2020

The spring water is not satisfying, Seems like it is not a pure one .

5.0

Nov 2019

Very spacious and comfortable ryokan to stay. A lot of Japanese local food was served during dinner. We had very pleasant interaction with the two attendants that served our dinner. One lovely elder lady who tried to speak English to us and a younger lady that accompanies her; kept us entertained throughout dinner. Transportation provided to and from the nearest train station. Overall very nice stay. Also offer halal menu.

2.5

Nov 2019

Our room was spacious with a good view of the lake. The 12 course meal was excellent, though too much to finish. The futon were a little hard and we missed having chairs to sit on. All in all, however, we found the hotel, food, and service tro be excellent.

2.5

Oct 2019

Amazing halal traditional dinner was one of the highlights of our trip!

1.3

Oct 2019

Amazing halal traditional dinner was one of the highlights of our trip!

2.5

Sep 2019

Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful room. The hotel staff are very sweet but they can be quite obstrusive. I think it's cultural. You cannot miss the breakfast slot or they'll call your room and even come up personally to check on you if you miss their call. Overall, a lovely stay. Thank you!

1.3

Sep 2019

Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful room. The hotel staff are very sweet but they can be quite obstrusive. I think its cultural. You cannot miss the breakfast slot or theyll call your room and even come up personally to check on you if you miss their call. Overall, a lovely stay. Thank you!

1.0

Jun 2019

This was by far THE WORST property I have ever stayed in. I understand I’m in a different country, but NO ONE spoke English not even a tad it was all hand gestures and that would have been ok if everything else wasn’t AWFUL. We checked in at 3 and were on top of hill with nothing surrounding and had been traveling all day. We wanted something to eat before dinner but NOTHING was open until 8pm. They had a gift shop in the lobby but it was mostly food items to take home, i opted for an ice cream. We went back to our room which was DISGUSTING i took pictures that i wish i could load because it was AWFUL we tried to get another room but again there was a language barrier. So 8pm rolls around and we’re ready for dinner... they served me a frozen pizza that was taken out of the wrapper and STILL cold, my husband got some sort on fish oh and we had bar nuts, our bill was 50$! You’re joking me, right !? I honestly cannot stress the fact of how AWFUL, GROSS and OUTDATED this hotel is. NEVER AGAIN

0.8

Jun 2019

We had a private onsen but it was 'occupied' with green flying flies throughout the night, thus we did not have a chance to use it.

1.5

Jun 2019

We had a private onsen but it was 'occupied' with green flying flies throughout the night, thus we did not have a chance to use it.

1.0

May 2019

A 15 minute walk from the station. the hotel oversees the Biwako lake. The room is a bit small but sufficient for a night. the breakfast and dinner are satisfactory with local delicacy.

2.0

May 2019

A 15 minute walk from the station. the hotel oversees the Biwako lake. The room is a bit small but sufficient for a night. the breakfast and dinner are satisfactory with local delicacy.

5.0

May 2019

Amazing food, futon, and bathing facilities. Private outdoor tub with good view that can accommodate two adults. Great place to relax for singles, couple, or family.

5.0

Apr 2019

Very easy access as you can call hotel for free shuttle pick up when arrive at Ogoto Onsen Station. It's located in a residential neighborhood & decor is old fashioned. Friendly & welcoming staff. Our room is spacious w/a separate sitting room overlooking Biwako. The private open air bath is very open than expected. Enjoyed the tatami beddings. Public baths are clean & very relaxing. There are a family mart & a noodle restaurant at the bottom of the hill. Take about 20-min walk. Breakfast is great. Overall, we had a pleasant stay!

5.0

Mar 2019

Enjoyed our open air bath. Dinner and breakfast was a true kaiseki experience with so many dishes to try.

2.0

Mar 2019

Nice ryokan onsen stay for a night with nice dinner! The onsen is nice: must try the outdoor onsen. Staff are friendly and helpful. Easy getaway from Kyoto / Osaka and very convenient & fast by train.

5.0

Mar 2019

Great experience. Took the train to Ogoto Ibsen station. There is a cell phone on a chain to contact numberous hotels, don’t need a pay phone. Called the hotel and was picked up by shuttle bus in 5 minutes. Staff greetings and instructions were excellent. We had the private in suite Onsen and kaiseki dinner and breakfast. Would visit again

2.5

Mar 2019

1.5

Feb 2019

酒店職員話busy，唔理漏了取少睡衣我們。但食物可以，而酒店司機好好，我們無book shuttle bus都承諾10分鐘後回載我們。

0.8

Dec 2018

Great experience of staying in a ryokan

1.5

Dec 2018

Great experience of staying in a ryokan

2.0

Nov 2018

Better to drive to the hotel directly. Location is a bit far away from the town. Appreciate to have one Chinese staff who shows his sincere and warm greetings upon departure. A bit tired room but with a hot public onsen. Good to have breakfast and dinner set inside the hotel, because no restaurants would been found nearby.

1.0

Nov 2018

Hotel needs 100% renovation and Half board meals were nothing to eat. It's not Ryokan Kaiseki meals. Nobody could speak English. I don't recommend this Ryokan to anybody.

1.3

Oct 2018

Great private open air onsen with a gorgeous view of lake biwa.

2.5

May 2018

Excellent.

2.5

May 2018

Excellent.

1.3

May 2018

Absolutely wonderful stay. There is free pick-up/drop-off from the local station (Ogoto onsen -- you will have to call them yourself and you may need someone to speak Japanese to ask them, Ive heard you can ask the station staff to call for you). Definitely do this, because the hotel is located at the top of a very, very steep hill (read: basically a mountain). While this affords gorgeous views of Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains and town, it is NOT fun to try and hike up! Check-in was smooth and we were personally escorted to our room, where we were given an explanation of the facilities and mealtimes (in Japanese). I believe they have English-speaking staff as well, but it might better to have someone who speaks Japanese with you. Dinner and breakfast were scrumptious. The portions are small, as is traditional Japanese cuisine, but the taste was delectable and presentation was beautiful. We booked a private half open air bath in our room, which I highly recommend doing if you can afford to splurge. The night air was great and the view was beautiful. Our room itself was very clean and spacious. The public baths are a bit small but come with everything needed. You are given a yukata and slippers, towels, etc. There is an outdoor bath and indoor bath. There is also a gift shop on-site if youre looking for omiyage for friends/family. Im really sad we only stayed one night -- wish we could have stayed a second! Highly recommended!

1.3

May 2018

2.5

Apr 2018

Hotel provides a shuttle service to and from Ogoto-onsen station, it was easy enough to contact them using the payphone located just outside the station. They allow you to choose dinner and breakfast timing from a few pre-determined time slots, and of course it was very reassuring to have the option of Halal meals. We had an in-room outdoor onsen bathtub which was nice, and quite an interesting experience. Apart from the small cafe, giftshop and library theres not much else to do - which is kind of the point, to relax and do nothing :)

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shiga, Japan?

The average price for a rental in Shiga, Japan is R 2,073 per night. This rental is R 2,410 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan. Enjoy the water!

Is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.

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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ryokan in Shiga, Japan

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shiga, Japan

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ryokan in Shiga, Japan

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shiga, Japan

Available Rooms

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shiga, Japan?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

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