Located in Otsu (Ogoto), Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan is about a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station and within a 10-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha. This ryokan is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Omi Jingu and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Enryaku-ji East Temple.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including hot springs and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The ryokan also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Very nice and comfort hot spring hotel, quite big and have scale hotel. And not many people when I did the public outdoor hot spring, seems like my private one. However, if next time I book correctly the hotel room, I can enjoy my real private hot spring in my room😉
A hot spring inn by Lake Biwa, with 1200 years of history and a base for sightseeing in Kyoto
Located by the shores of Lake Biwa, "Komorebi" is a relaxing hot spring inn where you can enjoy the historic "Ogoto Onsen," which has a history of approximately 1200 years, at a reasonable price. The adjacent sister inn "Yumotokan" offers facilities such as an open-air bath with a view, spa treatments, and a shop. Guests staying at Komorebi can use the facilities of Yumotokan . It is very convenient as a base for sightseeing in Kyoto, being about a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, with a shuttle bus available from Ogoto Onsen Station to the inn.
Very nice relaxing place.. foods they serve very nice
This ryokan is located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan’s lake, offering open and expansive views from the large public bath and lobby. For dinner, guests can enjoy a Japanese kaiseki meal prepared with seasonal ingredients. The annex, “Kyo-Oumi,” features VIP rooms, each with a private open-air hot spring bath, offering a view that feels as if you are floating on Lake Biwa. The facility also includes a convenience store, spa, coffee lounge, and other well-equipped public spaces. Complimentary shuttle bus service is available to and from JR Ogoto Onsen Station.
Wow! What a wonderful experience at Biwako Grand Hotel. Truly the most relaxing part of my Japan trip, the onsen was very beautiful, with fantastic views. We didn't end up getting a pure lake view, but it was still a beautiful and relaxing experience in the tatami room. It was a tad pricey, even for off-season, but with a wonderful kaiseki dinner, it was still a great time.
Located in Otsu City, Biwako Ryokusuitei is located on the Strip, within a 30-minute drive of Kyoto Station. This hot spring inn is a 30-minute drive from Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. Enjoy pampering at the spa with massages and facials. Enjoy recreational amenities including hot spring baths, a hot tub, and a sauna. All rooms face Lake Biwa, offering panoramic views from the open-air hot spring baths. This inn also offers complimentary WiFi and a gift shop/newsstand. A complimentary area shuttle service is available to travel to nearby destinations. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or grab a snack at the inn's coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Complimentary wine service is available on the lobby terrace daily from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage delivery service to airports, train stations, and accommodations (fees apply). Free self-parking is available on-site. Each of the 69 air-conditioned rooms features a smart TV with Netflix and Prime Video, allowing you to feel at home. Private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. A safe and desk are also provided, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Very good service / good for family stay Breakfast is fabulous
With a stay at Yumotokan in Otsu, you'll be 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Biwa and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Heian Shrine. This family-friendly ryokan is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs and karaoke. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Room is very spacious, comes with 2 sets of facial acre products both for man and woman There's even a 6 CD player with preloaded CDs inside ranging from Jazz to sentimental songs for your relaxation Food are delicious and nicely decorated Every day it comes with some free local snacks like financiers and biscuits One incident that didn't quite went well is early morning after breakfast As we are rushing to head out before housekeeping and there's no more water in the room, we return to the dinning hall and try to ask the staff to help to fill up some water in their provided water bottle. one lady took over the bottle and head to the kitchen to fill up, but we can hear she's complaining to her colleagues about it. Shortly, while handing over the bottle, she signal us to leave. We did so but once just stepped out, she simply slams the dinning hall shut! I was surprised by her reaction. It was quite rude of her to do that. If it's against the regulation, they can rightly say so and communicate upfront than doing this repulsive reaction Overall, a nice stay amid a slight mark on the service rendered
With a stay at Dantoukan Kikunoya in Otsu (Ogoto), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 12 minutes from Lake Biwa Canal. This ryokan is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Shijo Street and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Yasaka Shrine.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The ryokan also offers room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
The services are good and there is free pick up from railway station.
With a stay at Ogotoso in Otsu (Ogoto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen. This ryokan is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including hot springs and a hot tub. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
You can take a hot spring. The hotel itself is old, but the breakfast is delicious and good. In particular, the nearby Enrakuji on Mount Hiei is a really good place. A place I would like to visit again.
With a stay at View Lodge Biwa in Otsu, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Sagawa Art Museum. This beach hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Kawaramachi Street.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Booked this stay to explore the areas around Lake Biwa. Reception was warm and friendly with an English-speaking host who provided us with the information for the stay. We booked the western style room as we preferred an attached bathroom, however the room condition was outdated and needs refurbishment, like peeling surfaces. The Japanese style room looked better when we caught a glimpse during check-out time. Nevertheless, location and amenities were great. Location is near major eateries and commercial centres by a short drive.
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TtorislimThe first time I lived in the orthodox squatter house, I was pleasantly surprised. The house is very distinctive. The sister of the hotel will not communicate with the translator because of the text but has been communicating with the translator. The breakfast is delicious. Everyone must order breakfast in advance. There is also a vinyl dish machine in the living room. It is very nostalgic and sentimental. Otsu is really a very quiet town, and on the last day of 2024 I spent a very peaceful day here.
DdebraecamilleThe location is very quiet and calm. For those who want a break from the main cities this place is highly recommended. The hotel picked us up from the nearby station and the communication was very active and accommodating (I emailed them when we were in Kyoto station in advanced and once we reached the local station, their shuttle was already waiting for us 🥹). Biwako Valley is near so it was our only planned big activity in the area aside from walking along the quiet road and trying convenience store food and using the 24 hour laundry place nearby.
The food is very healthy and you will experience traditional Japanese service (they prepared colorful Yukatas for us and we wore them for bfast and dinner in their restaurant) . The private onsen was great and you can also use the public bath in the hotel itself. I cannot list everything but our experience here was truly amazing!
GGuest UserFacilities: A bit old-fashioned but very clean and well-maintained.
Cleanliness: Very clean, even cleaner than Mitsui.
Environment: Having a balcony is amazing! The air is fresh, the scenery is unbeatable, and taking a walk by the lake during the day is simply blissful.
Service: The staff are mostly Japanese and don't speak English, but check-out was super fast and the shuttle bus was very punctual.
I hope to have the opportunity to return to this hotel again in the future. It has a large room, a balcony, is very quiet with few people, and the environment is exceptionally beautiful.
JJiangzuochuziThe room was so spacious, it didn't feel like I was in Japan. It offered a 5-star environment and service, yet the price was very affordable. Most of the hotel rooms face Lake Biwa, and I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area. It offers much better value than luxury hotels in China.
AAnonymous UserThe bathroom was tiny, only one person could fit in at a time. It's about a 5-6 minute walk from the JR station. The breakfast selection wasn't extensive, but it was enough to fill you up. If you're traveling with children over seven, you'll be required to book an additional room. We had two 10-year-olds in our group of seven, and they insisted we get an extra room. However, the rooms have bunk beds, and the bottom bunk is a double, so a family of three could easily fit. Forcing us to pay for another room was really bad.
GGuest UserWell, for the price... it's a really good hostel.
The communal bath is large and the private showers are well-equipped. (I'm giving it a high rating for not having a communal shower.)
However, it might be a bit crowded.
The location is nearly impossible to get around without a car or bike.
I wonder if people in their 20s would find it easy to get around. I'm not sure about people in their 30s...
Even the desk staff aren't Japanese. It's incredibly global.
I thought I was in Europe.
GGuest UserExcellent location, right at the station. Check in 16h00. No wifi offered. Hotel access via public restaurant - feels weird to walk between diners to go out / return.
Lockers far too narrow even for airline carry-on. Bathroom is clean, shower has small dry area, and water pressure varies. Capsules are spacious with power socket, lights, shelf, etc.
The mattress is a few cm thick piece of soft foam and is so worn that it feels like a slab of concrete wrapped in a sheet. Very uncomfortable! And I am 77kg, not overweight. The pillow is a bag filled with what feels like gravel stones.
Breakfast comprises one hot / cold drink, a small pile of lettuce leaves with dressing, a thick slab of white bread that is scored about half way deep into a small chessboard and very lightly toasted, and a thimble-size serving of sweet fruit yoghurt.
They do offer to hold luggage until 16h00 after check-out, and collecting it is easy and fast.
BBeixiangLake Biwa is right outside the hotel, which is very convenient. There are not many restaurants nearby. The beach by the lake is beautiful. The staff are very friendly. The room facilities are a bit old, but they are well maintained.
GGuest UserThe lady receptionist is very helpful and kind. Much appreciated for your help! In general, the hotel situates for just a 2-minute distance from Seta JR Station, and it takes around ~20min travelling time from/to Kyoto. Reasonable facilities given the price is economic. Thank you for the hospitality.
RRoger MichaelOk. First of all leave your expectations at home expecting hotel level service. Once you've done that if you want a cheap but clean place to stay this is it. This is a seinenkan - a facility for youth and youth-related organizations to conduct independent study and recreational activities, many of which have basic accommodation facilities but higher grade facilities than youth hostels. They are located all over Japan. I stayed in a tatami mat room on a floor with shared toilet facilities. The ground floor has a large communal bath - obviously separate for male and females. They have lights out at 11 p.m. and guests must return by the same time. There is a very modern cafe onsite serving cheap breakfasts (see photos) but the cafe closes by 6 p.m. There is a convenience store 10 minutes walk away so I suggest you buy snacks and beverages en route from JR Ishiyama station. For dinner, there is a family restaurant - good value and okay food - about 6 minutes walk away.
The seinenkan is located on a small island by a historic bridge. The views of the river inlet flowing into the main Lake Biwa is relaxing, lots of bird wildlife, and lots of rowers (the seinenkan is a water sports facility too). and the sunrise and sunset views are lovely.
The staff are very kind. It cost me ¥5,500 for one night and I will stay there again if I have the opportunity.
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What's the average price per night of hotels near Saikyo-ji Temple?
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