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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vivian
    United States of America United States of America
    My partner and I are tourists from America, and despite the staff not really knowing how to speak English, they tried their best to communicate with us and explain things as thoroughly as possible! While the location is a little further out (it's...
  • Aki
    Singapore Singapore
    Good service from the friendly staff. Food and private onsen were great too.
  • Gilbert
    United States of America United States of America
    The room and bath was amazing! Amenities were also plentiful!

Area info

Amenities of Yuzanso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
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

Property practices

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

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UC NICOS Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Yuzanso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • 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, Yuzanso is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 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.

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