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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 mini-bar. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
6 futon beds
5 futon beds
6 futon beds
2 twin beds
and
2 full beds
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Victoria
    the United States the United States
    We loved the meals and the convenient shuttle to and from the Ogotoonsen Station. The rooms were very spacious!
  • Daniela
    Italy Italy
    The view was beautiful and the open air bath was amazing, really recommend staying here, it's worth the money. We also had the half board included which was very tasty. Overall amazing stay, would love to come back.
  • Clifford
    the United States the United States
    We had private bath onsen room. It was nice to enjoy the spa water without having to go to the public bath at the onsen. The daily breakfast was excellent - the family enjoyed them very much. Staff was helpful and the shuttle to and from train...
  • Jean-françois
    Canada Canada
    Outdoor private bath. The main reason why I'd like to come back! Very nice food selection for both dinner and breakfast. Would have been nice to have these served in our room and not having to walk hallways that aren't heated properly. Free...
  • Steven
    the United States the United States
    Food was delicious, staff was exceptionally helpful and proactive. Shuttle service made it all the better. Everything was clean and thr hotspring baths were gorgeous
  • Scott
    the United States the United States
    Clean facilities. Amazing staff, very well treated. This part was a 10! Onsen was very well kept. View was amazing.
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    The seating area had fun games like kendama, jenga and shogi. The food and drinks at cafe at the back of their lobby was actually quite good. It also had a beautiful view. The women’s bath had cool features including a jacuzzi bubble bath and a...
  • Wung
    the United States the United States
    Great food, great service, great price. Great view with a private onsen. Even the souvenir shop was nice.
  • D
    Danny
    the United States the United States
    Amazing staff. Dinner and breakfast course was truly an experience. Public onsen was spacious and not crowded. Amazing view from the balcony and private onsen bath.
  • Cory
    the United States the United States
    Good food. The facility provides transportation to and from between the hotel and the train station.

Area info

Amenities of Yuzanso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view

Spa

  • 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 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Yuzanso of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Yuzanso

  • Guests staying at Yuzanso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Full-body massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Swimming pool
    • Public Bath
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Yuzanso include:

    • Family
    • Suite
  • The prices at Yuzanso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • Check-in at Yuzanso is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.