Name: Yuzanso
Address: 520-0101 Shiga, Otsu, Ogoto 1-9-28, Japan, Ogoto 1-9-28, Shiga, 520-0101, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £204 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

Yuzanso

520-0101 Shiga, Otsu, Ogoto 1-9-28, Japan – Great location - show map – Railway access

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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 (8.3)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

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

2 single beds

and

6 futon beds

Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

5 futon beds

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

6 futon beds

Suite with Open-Air Bath and Lake View

2 single beds

and

2 double beds

Standard Family Room

5 futon beds

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.2

Facilities

8.8

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Value for money

8.3

Location

8.3

Free WiFi

8.1

Guests who stayed here loved

Lucy
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
“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
“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
“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
“The private onsen, the view, the room, the food Everything was perfect.”
Meng
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
“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
“Amazing! Perfect service, great facilities and amenities, rooms were really comfortable.”
Clara
United States
“They offer pick up from the station, which is very nice. There is lake view and private onsen in our room, which is very enjoyable. The room size is super big, good for family.”
Huzaimah
Singapore
“I love that you provide halal food for both breakfast and dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed the spread! Love the small supermarket and yukata provided to us. Love the view of Lake Biwa from our room and the spaciousness of the room. We were delighted...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yuzanso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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.

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.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Check-in at Yuzanso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Guests staying at Yuzanso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
Yuzanso is 6.2 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, Yuzanso is popular with guests booking family stays.
Room options at Yuzanso include:
- Family
- Suite
Yuzanso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Full body massage
- Hot spring bath
- Swimming Pool
- Public Bath