Name: Yuzanso
Address: 520-0101 Shiga, Otsu, Ogoto 1-9-28, Japan, Ogoto 1-9-28, Shiga, 520-0101, Japan
Rating: 8.9

Yuzanso

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About this property

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 8.5 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
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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisle

Australia

“Everything was fantastic and a beautiful time well spent”

Kristina

Denmark

“We had a wonderful time at Yuzanso! The hotel is a bit isolated, so for us, it was a very welcomed escape from the city noise. The staff were incredibly nice and friendly. The facilities were great - we tried the public baths and the private...”

Annika

Germany

“It was a very nice traditional Japanese ryokan experience including dinner and breakfast. The private hot spring on the balcony was really special”

Dominika

Slovakia

“So romantic I wish we could have stayed forever!!! The en-suite private onsen is on the balcony of the room and also the shower so super shy people might have a problem. Everything was perfect tho, it is a precious memory from our trip.”

Hamad

Kuwait

“-the staff was very helpful -The food was very amazing and they have halal option -The room size is big and very comfortable -They have complimentary ride to the nearest station”

Alixandra

United Kingdom

“Everything - the private onsen in the room was lovely and the public onsen was amazing- there wasn’t anyone else around so was incredible. Food was also amazing.”

Youn

Malaysia

“The location is good as it overlooks the lake. The room was big with a private onsen and a seating area with an excellent lake view. Excellent staff customer service. The check in reception person and the service person who brought us to the room...”

Sabariah

Japan

“The breakfast was very good, quite a variety. Tasty the Japanese way. The location is a bit far out but the train and their shuttle helped a lot. Place is nice and quiet to relax. As I am a Muslim I was happy to see that you have the Japan Halal...”

Seiji

Austria

“The breakfast was traditional Japanese style and very nice. One could tell the ingredients were very high quality. Perhaps not to everyone’s taste but for those who want the proper Japanese experience, this is perfect! Location is a bit tricky to...”

Kurt

Australia

“The food was amazing. Very different from other places we stayed in Japan.”

Managed by Yuzanso

Company review score: 9.4Based on 253 reviews from 1 property

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Property information

Our ryokan is located on an elevated hilltop with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. We invite you to enjoy our traditional kaiseki cuisine, prepared with seasonal ingredients from the rich natural surroundings of Shiga Prefecture. Halal meals are also available upon request. If needed, please contact us at least one week in advance.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Korean,Chinese

Property surroundings

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 older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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 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.

License number: 803