Conveniently accessible from Kyoto. An Onsen Accommodation proud of its panoramic views of Lake Biwa from its hilltop location.
A Ryokan located on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa. Recommended are rooms with open-air baths offering views of Lake Biwa. The "Omi Folktale Library" screens animated folktales from Shiga every night. Its convenient access, just 20 minutes from Kyoto, is also appealing.
The bath and Room were clean and comfortable, and all the staff were very kind.Both dinner and breakfast had just the right seasoning and portions, and everything was delicious. It would be perfect if breakfast included a small dessert bite and after-meal coffee.This was a Ryokan I would definitely like to stay at again and recommend to friends. Thank you very much to all the staff.
My two cousins and I stayed here to unwind from our daily fatigue. Meals were served in a private dining Room just for us, and both breakfast and dinner were more than we could finish—everything was delicious and we were very satisfied. We could also enjoy views of Lake Biwa from our Room, making it a wonderful trip. Thank you very much.
| IN | 15:00～19:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 101 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
For stays during the year-end and New Year period (12/30–1/3), a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the Accommodation Fee will be charged starting 14 days prior to arrival.
Please note that this differs from our standard Cancellation Fee policy.
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View of Biwa Lake and Southern Omi
The sunrise, sunset, and twinkling nightscape surrounding Lake Biwa. We take pride in the expansive views of Southern Omi and Lake Biwa from the highlands.
At Yuzansou, we offer 61 rooms in 10 different types, all featuring open-air baths and views of Lake Biwa.
Open-air baths made of ceramic or wood with a rich natural aroma. Enjoy private moments with your favorite Room and open-air bath.
At Yuzanso, we maintain our own vegetable garden on-site and collaborate with specialized farmers to source high-quality local ingredients. Some dishes incorporate these ingredients, offering creative Kaiseki cuisine prepared with heartfelt dedication by our chefs.
We hope that visitors to this place can experience the traditional stories passed down in this region. With this wish in mind, we have adorned various areas within the facility with folktales from Ōmi. Please relax in a space where time flows gently and serenely.
Every year, the “Yuzanso Outdoor Pool” is a favorite for family trips with children.
This year again, it is available free of charge exclusively for overnight guests!
[Period] July 11, 2026 (Sat) – August 31, 2026 (Mon) *Not available on September 1
[Hours] 9:30–16:30
*Depth: 1 m; Size: 10 m × 8 m
*For overnight guests only (available before check-in and after check-in as well.)
Introducing the “Executive Satoyama Premium” Family Room with an open-air bath, newly reopened in February 2026!
This Japanese-inspired room features beds and accommodates up to 5 guests. Designed with universal accessibility in mind, it offers a comfortable and安心 stay for everyone—including seniors, families with young children, and guests with mobility concerns.
We have renovated our game corner, loved for 19 years, into “a small forest where families gather.”
This is a kids’ room where even babies from 0 years old can play safely.
Our top recommendation is the “Hide-and-Seek Tree”—there’s a rabbit hiding inside!
Surrounded by forest friends, enjoy a wonderful time with your family.
1) Cushioned flooring throughout
2) Safe design with no sharp corners
3) Wooden blocks and tree-stump cushions
4) Picture books and a drawing corner
5) Wooden educational toys
6) Hide-and-Seek Tree
7) Toys inspired by satoyama wildlife
| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
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| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. * For children aged 2 and over sharing existing bedding (no meals or bedding), a facility usage fee of JPY 2,200 (tax included) will be charged.
* For children who are not yet potty-trained, a baby bath is available in the large public bath. Please ask our staff if you would like to use it. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Outdoor pool |
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| Esthetic Massage | Available [Business Hours] 10:00–22:00 (last treatment ends at 22:00)
*We do not accept male-only guests.* |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Alkaline Simple Onsen Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive discomfort, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, and improved skin condition. |
| Sauna | Available |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Some on-site Facility services are currently operating with partial changes. For details, please contact our staff. |
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
[Train] About 20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station on the Kosei Line. Get off at JR Kosei Line “Ogoto-Onsen Station,” then take the free Shuttle Service bus (3 minutes).
[Car] From Osaka: About 15 minutes via the Kosei Bypass from Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Higashi IC. Head toward Tsuruga on the Kosei Road, exit at Ogi-Ogoto IC, go past Ogoto-Onsen Station, turn right immediately after, then turn left at the end of the road.
From Nagoya: About 40 minutes via Biwako Ohashi Bridge from Meishin Expressway Ritto IC. From Ritto IC, cross Biwako Ohashi Bridge and head south on Route 161; turn right at Kitaogoto Intersection, turn left before the overpass in front of Ogoto-Onsen Station, then turn left at the end of the road.
・Business Hours: 15:00～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: (Heating) * Last admission is at 23:45. * The following morning, the facility is available from 6:00 to 9:00 (last admission at 8:45). * For children who are not yet potty-trained, a baby bath is available in the large public bath. Please ask our staff if you would like to use it.
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Open-air bath・Large public bath・Sauna・Outdoor pool・Spa facility・Free shuttle service
[Train] About 20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station on the Kosei Line. Get off at JR Kosei Line “Ogoto-Onsen Station,” then take the free Shuttle Service bus (3 minutes). [Car] From Osaka: About 15 minutes via the Kosei Bypass from Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Higashi IC. Head toward Tsuruga on the Kosei Road, exit at Ogi-Ogoto IC, go past Ogoto-Onsen Station, turn right immediately after, then turn left at the end of the road. From Nagoya: About 40 minutes via Biwako Ohashi Bridge from Meishin Expressway Ritto IC. From Ritto IC, cross Biwako Ohashi Bridge and head south on Route 161; turn right at Kitaogoto Intersection, turn left before the overpass in front of Ogoto-Onsen Station, then turn left at the end of the road.
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 60 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable Please note that we may collect your key at the front desk, and our staff may move your vehicle.
Yes, there is.
Yes, there is. [Business Hours] 10:00–22:00 (last treatment ends at 22:00) *We do not accept male-only guests.*
