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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 star property
Travelers retreat to a peaceful haven where indoor mineral hot springs await and delicious meals complement the natural beauty surrounding them

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Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet - Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan (Otsu)
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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan offers a tranquil escape near Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Guests enjoy mineral-rich indoor hot springs, a book collection, and on-site shopping. The ryokan provides high-speed WiFi and helpful concierge staff for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Sanyaso) with Open-Air bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Mori-no-Shizuku Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mori-no-Shizuku Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Satoyama) with Open-Air bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama (w/Open Air Bath+Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 6 Twin Futons

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Miscellaneous

Executive Satoyama Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6

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Spa

San-yaso Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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Satoyama Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room (Hoshi no Shizuku)

  • Partial lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Executive Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Japanese Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath and Lake View

  • Sleeps 8

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Hoshi No Shizuku Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Mori No Shizuku　Japanese-style Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Satoyama Western-style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Located in Ogoto, a neighborhood in Otsu, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is near a train station and on a lake. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Saikyoji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Otsu travel guide
Map
1-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    30 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    31 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    35 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Ogoto Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station
    16 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • スシロー 大津堅田店
    4 min drive
  • 中華そば 殿 雄琴店
    3 min drive
  • 麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜
    16 min walk
  • 麺屋昊鶏
    3 min drive
  • パリス 雄琴店
    15 min walk

About this property

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ryokan near Saikyoji Temple
Located close to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on site, and a front-desk safe
  • A gift shop, books, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 101 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Hot springs
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 9:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with Breakfast rate plans who wish to dinner during their stay must book meals at least 5 days in advance. Meals are not bookable onsite.
Guests with Room Only rate plans who wish to have breakfast or dinner during their stay must book meals at least 5 days in advance. Meals are not bookable onsite.
Guests must check in before 7 PM in order to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Hotel
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Hotel Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Otsu
Yuzanso
Yuzanso Ryokan Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Otsu
Yuzanso Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Otsu
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Ryokan
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Does Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan located?

Located in Ogoto, this ryokan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Saikyoji Temple and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Omi Shrine and Enryaku-ji East Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ogotoonsen station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steffanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite with private outdoor onsen and it was worth the splurge! The staff are wonderful, breakfast is traditional and tasty, and there are many onsen in the area. Our views of Lake Biwa were unparalleled and magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and luxury room decoration. Helpful staff made my stay feeling relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great very relaxing. Not allowed tattoos alloeed in public baths though, just get a private one!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay for my first time in Japan after being in Tokyo. This place receives forwarded luggage, staff are very helpful/kind, the property is easy to navigate, and the shuttle system was great. The shuttle was very helpful getting back and forth from the station. Also, they have a cell phone at the station to call for the shuttle so no need to worry if you don’t have a Japanese phone number. Would stay again and recommend it to foreigners wanting to have a Ryokan experience. Get the half board option because the food was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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What a beautiful experience we had at the ryokan. A perfect setting overlooking the lake, quiet, no noise from the town below. The staff was very kind and courteous, always helpful in assisting us with our questions. We learned about Japanese culture and had a wonderful experience; definitely get the dinner, it was worth it. I highy recommend this place, 10 out of 10. We will certainly be back again next time we visit Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff was kind, the onsen in the room was nice and private
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hajer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The host was very kind and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maliha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that this ryokan had halal meal options! The entire place is gorgeous with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa. Easy to get to (they have a shuttle bus from the train station). If you have a private onsen, just know that the shower is also outside. No other options, unless you use the public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice tradition hotel experience. The tub and bathroom was amazing. Breakfast was an awesome traditional experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have several staff that are able to speak some english so that was a great help because my japanese is limited. My family had a comfortable stay and had a great time at the onsen!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yuzanso staff was amazing and courteous. During dinner service staff was very attentive and explained the meals he maximize experience. The area didn’t have much to do but close to train station (Yuzano staff offered free shuttle rides to and back from station)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing onsen experience

Amazing view from room and great dinner and breakfast served in a private room. A fantastic onsen experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and wonderful, and the staff were all very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most wonderful place to enjoy in our trip.

We enjoyed very much! For sure we will visit again and will recommend to our friends. Thank the staff - they were all very professional and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shuk Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staffs are very friendly and politely. Dinner and breakfast deliciously.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful and memorable stay!

It was a wonderful and memorable stay! Staffs are patient, helpful and polite. The room room is very spacious and clean. We enjoyed the hot spring bath with beautiful city and lake view as far as our eyes can see. The Japanese breakfast was the highlight of our trip. We enjoyed the food very much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shinyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am absolutely obsessed with this hotel & will be back for my next trip to Japan. staff were extremely accommodating & helpful despite any language barrier (easily solved with google translate). the amenities alone are amazing & don’t get me started on the breakfast! please be sure to book yourself breakfast for at least one or two days so you can experience it. one of my favorite meals in the entirety of my trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely hospitable and helpful. I really liked how they gave me a ride to the station every morning. Breakfast was also very traditional and delicious. I felt like I got a good Japanese experience staying here, honestly I wish I stayed longer. Definitely planning to make another trip to Japan soon, and I would stay here again in a heart beat! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rahayu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We request for a room with private onsen.They accomodate our request for halal dinner and breakfast. Transport provided to/fro the hotel which is convenient. They also made up our bed while we had our dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this ryokan experience! It had everything we were hoping for. Dinner and breakfast were magnificent, the multi-course meals had us full and pleasantly surprised. We love the private onsen and yukata as well The staff here were super helpful and wanted us to have a nice stay. Most of them can help in basic English, but there were a few who you have to take out the translator for which was not a big issue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a relaxing stay. Food was amazing. Convenient and easy for non Japanese people to get to and also very accommodating staff. My only complaint with my stay would be the fact the beds were not that comfortable. Especially considering the prices being asked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

TAK FAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Lake Biwa view on 9/F. The room in 9/F is new decorated and contains modern facilities with Japanese classic style. The private hotspring is good. The Japanese breakfast included is also good. The bath room should have curtain for guest who is shy. The location is very peacful but no convenient store or any facilities nearby. Need to drive car by 3 minutes to the nearest convenient store.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TXHUJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in satoyama room with 5 people, which was perfect fit. We enjoyed our room with the open air bath and shower outside, a living room and the sleeping room. The room had 2 separate toilet rooms. Breakfast and dinner were of japanese cuisine, amazing!! We used the public bath and it was beautiful. Hotel perfect for watching sunrise. It was beautiful view of lake as well. The hotel also had a little arcade and a wine bar and cafe and had massage services. They helped us carry our stuff to them room and during meal times they made our rooms. We had a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sanum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome semi traditional ryokan experience. I will drop me style room was exactly what we were looking for to break up other more western hotels stays. We booked breakfast but not dinner as we wanted to explore the local areas as well. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and as I asked in advance for a vegetarian version they accommodated extremely well and we thoroughly enjoyed a hearty breakfast. While the property itself is a little rundown, the service was amazing, the room was spotless, and the private hot tub was an added luxury. They also had a shuttle bus to and from the station on command, which proved extremely helpful & professional. The one negative was that you had to pay an onsen tax on site at checkin separate to the bill already paid. I thought this was quite cheeky given that it’s an onsen hotel and that’s the whole point of coming… there is also no choice - whether you use it or not, you have to pay the tax (only small but principly we were a bit miffed). Also note that if you have tattoos, you can only use the public bath if you have tattoo coverings. I strongly suggest you purchase these from somewhere else instead of purchasing them at the gift centre as they only have one size and one colour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annaleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good ryokan, we had the private onsen and it was excellent. cleaners kept taking away the tatami room's bedding, it was a bit annoying. understandably English isn't their first language but i would expect slightly better business English in a hotel with non-japanese speaking guests. kaiseki was exquisite.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024