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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso
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Guests praise Ogoto Onsen, a highly alkaline simple onsen at pH 9.0, along with Chiisana Mori, the wood-warmed playroom open to children from age 0. Families report a relaxed hot-spring ryokan stay, with an open-air bath looking out over Lake Biwa through the trees, the summer garden pool and the kitchen-garden harvesting experience.
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Kids Facilities
Playroom Chiisana Mori
Playroom Chiisana Mori
- scheduleHours:7:00〜21:00
An indoor playroom where children can play from age 0 with peace of mind, open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The space is filled with the warmth of wood and designed so families naturally gather there.
Garden Pool (summer only)
Garden Pool (summer only)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
An outdoor pool mainly for children, which adults may also use. Float rings are available to rent for a fee.
- •The pool may close depending on the weather.
Communal bath (Ogoto Onsen)
Communal bath (Ogoto Onsen)
The men's bath is Benkei no Hikizurigane and the women's bath is Tennyo no Mai. The baths have an open-air bath looking out over Lake Biwa through the trees, along with a waterfall bath (utaseyu), a jet bath, a jacuzzi, a wooden tub bath and a sauna. The source is a pH 9.0 alkaline simple onsen known as bihada no yu, or skin-beautifying waters.
- •Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. (entry until 8:45 a.m.) and 3 p.m. to midnight (entry until 11:45 p.m.).
- •Guests with tattoos cannot bathe; as an exception, overseas guests may bathe if they purchase tattoo stickers and can cover them.
- •There are 7 to 8 steps between the changing room and the bathing area.
- •Day-use bathing is available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with last entry at 2 p.m.; there are days when it is not available.
Dining (kids' kaiseki and allergy accommodation)
Dining (kids' kaiseki and allergy accommodation)
Dinner is served in the dining hall or at the ryotei Soten. In-room dining is not offered. A kids' kaiseki course and a kids' meal plate are available, and Muslim-friendly menu options are offered.
- •For allergies, other ingredients can be substituted if you consult the ryokan in advance.
- •In-room dining is not offered.
- •Dinner is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and breakfast is from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Overview
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso is a hot-spring ryokan in Ogoto Onsen, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Guests soak in Ogoto Onsen, a pH 9.0 alkaline simple onsen, in the men's bath Benkei no Hikizurigane and the women's bath Tennyo no Mai, with an adjoining open-air bath, a waterfall bath (utaseyu), a jet bath, a jacuzzi, a wooden tub bath and a sauna. The ryokan is set up for families and for a wide range of guests, with the wood-filled playroom Chiisana Mori for children from age 0 (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.), a summer-only garden pool, and Muslim-friendly menu options.
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso is a hot-spring ryokan in Ogoto Onsen, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. A free shuttle runs from Ogoto Onsen Station on the Kosei Line (8 a.m. to 9 p.m., please call ahead), and the ryokan is about 20 minutes from Kyoto-Higashi IC via the Nishi-Otsu Bypass.
Onsen
The communal bath, Ogoto Onsen, is divided into the men's bath Benkei no Hikizurigane and the women's bath Tennyo no Mai. Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. (entry until 8:45 a.m.) and 3 p.m. to midnight (entry until 11:45 p.m.). The bathing areas have an open-air bath looking out over Lake Biwa through the trees, along with a waterfall bath (utaseyu), a jet bath, a jacuzzi, a wooden tub bath and a sauna. The water is an alkaline simple onsen (pH 9.0, a hypotonic alkaline hot spring, about 36°C), colorless and clear.
Pool
The Garden Pool is open in summer only. It is mainly for children, and float rings are available to rent for a fee. It may close depending on the weather.
Playroom
Chiisana Mori is a playroom where children can play from age 0 with peace of mind, open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is a space filled with the warmth of wood.
Other Facilities
The cafe Yusuraume (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Dining & Bar Yusuraume (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.), Satoyoi Terrace, a terrace with front-row seats over the water (8 a.m. to 11 p.m.), the shop Hanaore Toge (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Omi Mukashibanashi Library, a reading corner (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Massages are by advance reservation only, and there is a kitchen-garden harvesting experience as well as Muslim-friendly menu options.
Dining
In-room dining is not offered; meals are served in the dining hall or at the ryotei. A kids' kaiseki course (a multi-course Japanese meal) and a kids' meal plate are available. For allergies, other ingredients can be substituted if you consult the ryokan in advance.
Please Note
There are 7 to 8 steps between the changing room and the bathing area of the communal bath. Guests with tattoos cannot bathe; as an exception, overseas guests may bathe if they purchase tattoo stickers and can cover them. Some guest rooms have their own open-air bath, and all rooms are non-smoking. Late checkout is available so you can take your time in the room before departure.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0101 |
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| directions_carAccess | A shuttle bus is available from Ogoto Onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line. About 15 minutes from the Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Higashi IC via the Kosei Road (National Route 161), or about 40 minutes from Ritto IC via the Biwako Ohashi Bridge. |
| trainNearest station | Ogoto Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking is available. Please note that the front desk may hold your key and have a staff member move your car. |
| callPhone | +81-77-578-1144 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison, AEON |
| languageOfficial site | https://yuzanso.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 24, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children who are not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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For children who are not yet out of diapers, a baby bath is kept at the communal bath. Please let a staff member know when you would like to use it.
Are there meal options for children?
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A kids' kaiseki course (a multi-course Japanese meal) and a kids' meal plate are available. The kids' meal plate is intended for children under school age, and if it is not filling enough, the kids' kaiseki course or the adult dishes can be ordered instead.
Are meals served in the room?
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In-room dining is not offered; meals are served in the dining hall.
Our child has an allergy. Can the meal be changed?
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The kitchen will use other ingredients wherever possible, but because of how ingredients are sourced, you need to get in touch at least 5 days before the date of your stay. Changes cannot be made on the day itself.
Is there a playroom where young children can play?
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Yes. The playroom Chiisana Mori is a space where children can play from age 0 with peace of mind.
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