Yumotokan

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.
A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.
A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0102
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪33 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Twin Beds No-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Double Bed No-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Style Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

SARAKU Healing Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Standard floor] Japanese Style Twin Bed with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Standard floor] Japanese Style Double Bed with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Standard floor] Japanese Style Semi Suite with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Standard floor] KAROI Suite with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Standard floor] KAROI Suite with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 99 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

SARAKU Healing (Ohmi Beef Steak Plan), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Style Room (Ohmi Beef Steak Plan), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Room (Ohmi Beef Steak Plan), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking (One Time Access to Private Open-air Bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Style (One Time Access to Private Open-air Bath), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

SARAKU Healing Room (One Time Access to Private Open-air Bath), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Double Bed (Ohmi Beef Steak Plan) Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Double Bed (One Time Access to Private Open-air Bath), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Twin Bed (Ohmi Beef Steak Plan), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Modern Type with Twin Bed (One Time Access to Private Open-air Bath), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths Executive Twin, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths Executive Double, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths Private Suite, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths Family Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths DX Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths Junior Suite, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kotone rooms with open-air hot spring baths Corner Suite, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style with Open Air Bath, Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style with Open Air Bath, Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style Semi Suite with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style KAROI Suite MOEGI with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style KAROI Suite AKANE with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style KAROI Suite YAMABUKI with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • Partial lake view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room with Open-Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Yumotokan

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free ryokan has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Yumotokan offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are 4 indoor hot springs and 4 outdoor hot springs open between 5:00 AM and midnight. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 106°F.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Yumotokan. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Biwa. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs
  • 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Biwa and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Heian Shrine
  • Free train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Yumotokan, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. An arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and karaoke are also featured at the family-friendly Yumotokan. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Otsu ryokan is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,800 for adults and JPY 2,800 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 4 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 4 indoor hot springs
  • 4 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 4 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 5:00 AM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ºC
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests booked in Room Only rate plans who wish to receive breakfast or dinner during their stay must contact the property 7 days before arrival to pre-book meals (subject to availability; meal service not guaranteed). Meal service cannot be requested after check-in.
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Ogoto-onsen Station only, available until 7 PM.
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in. Guests must contact this property at least 7 days before their expected arrival to make all meal reservations.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 4800 for adults and JPY 2800 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Yumotokan
Yumotokan Hotel
Yumotokan Hotel Otsu
Yumotokan Otsu
Yumotokan Inn Otsu
Yumotokan Inn
Yumotokan Otsu
Yumotokan Ryokan
Yumotokan Ryokan Otsu

Yumotokan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 797 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast were both amazing. The stay was very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great hot spring amenities. Breakfast and dinner both top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing onsens and super friendly staff. The breakfast was the best breakfast I've ever had in my life.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a private bath in the patio was great. Staff was courteous and friendly, the food was excellent, and having three different open air hot spring was a plus. Ideal for solo travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yumotokan is well run. From the moment we arrived at the Ogoto Onsen station for pick-up, to dropping us off at the end of out stay, the staff was friendly and courteous. The baths were amazing and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the ketone rooms with the private baths!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sommer van uyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The shuttle will pick u up from a station! Really great all around stay! Food is little for dinner but still good. Public baths are less busy in the early afternoon from my experience.
Private onsen is worth the $
Appetizers are delicious for kaiseki dinner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great modernised guest rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Hsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room, very nice onsen, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though I only stayed there for one day, the trip was very pleasant! Several of the employees speak perfect English, they were very accommodating and very helpful. The dinner and breakfast were both delicious, the breakfast being a buffet that had very many options in case you are a picky eater. Both of the private onsens were also very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, enjoyed the private open air bath and the exceptional dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great relaxing stay; free pickup from the local train station upon request. The room was clean, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the meals were wonderful! The private onsen bath was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NamHoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect place to take Ryokan experience near Kyoto. You should try all their 4 superb public baths while your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharmiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, amazing staff, beautiful open air baths
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The dining experience was very pleasant and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Seems expensive, but what you get is amazing. Spend the extra Yen and get a floor in the Luxury floors. VIP lobby, foot bath. Private in-room onsen. Dinner and breakfast. Great view of Lake Biwa. The nicest place I have ever stayed in. Free pickup and return to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly; great services
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, decoration and atmosphere. The onsen area is little bit small but having 5 different onsens in different time. Lots of choices. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it!! Excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Assel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional,100% will recommend to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hoi Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are nice and helpful. Room is clean and spacious. They have several onsens. They provide good quality food at both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Room was great and clean. Meal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was amazing! The staff is so friendly. The food delicious. The onsen was fabulous. And the area is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Amenities
My sister and I had such a wonderful and relaxing time here after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. We got the room with the private bath which we loved!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025