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Dantoukan Kikunoya

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Lounge
Hot springs
Luxury Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hot springs

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6-1-29 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Modern Japanese-Style Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Luxury Room, Multiple Beds | Living area

Luxury Room, Multiple Beds

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Located in Ogoto, Dantoukan Kikunoya is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Biwa and within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Lake Biwa Canal. This 21-room, 3.5-star ryokan welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 22 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 24 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 25 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 28 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪雄琴　ACE - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dantoukan Kikunoya

Lakefront ryokan with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk
Dantoukan Kikunoya features free WiFi in public areas and a gift shop. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also a free train station shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. This hot springs ryokan also has a water dispenser.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, toilets with an electronic bidet, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and slippers. Refrigerators, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 6:00 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 requiring dinner at the hotel must arrive before 7:30 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 13 years of age.

These are all of the 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Dantoukan Kikunoya
Dantoukan Kikunoya Hotel
Dantoukan Kikunoya Hotel Otsu
Dantoukan Kikunoya Otsu
Dantoukan Kikunoya Inn Otsu
Dantoukan Kikunoya Inn
Dantoukan Kikunoya Otsu
Dantoukan Kikunoya Ryokan
Dantoukan Kikunoya Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Dantoukan Kikunoya?

This ryokan is situated in Ogoto, just steps from Ogoto Onsen. You'll also find Lake Biwa and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Dantoukan Kikunoya?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the ryokan. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does Dantoukan Kikunoya feature a casino on the premises?

No, Dantoukan Kikunoya doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dantoukan Kikunoya?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Dantoukan Kikunoya?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside ryokan include slippers as well as a restaurant and hot springs.

Does Dantoukan Kikunoya have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy on-site hot springs at this ryokan.

Does Dantoukan Kikunoya feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Dantoukan Kikunoya doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Dantoukan Kikunoya allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dantoukan Kikunoya.

Does Dantoukan Kikunoya have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Dantoukan Kikunoya?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Dantoukan Kikunoya.

Dantoukan Kikunoya Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

relaxing

great place to relax and enjoy the onsen. good and helpful staff. far from train station however they do provide shuttle service, you just need to call the hotel to arrange for it. not much around the area for shopping though,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were traditional and clean. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Not many other facilities other than the baths; but the baths were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service

Fun, trasitional experience

My boyfriend and I very much so enjoyed our stay at this ryokan. There was an initial amount of confusion with the language - only one employee spoke English, and the other employees seemed VERY stressed about the language barrier. For instance, I had gotten an email implying that we were getting dinner as part of our stay (which was not the case), which caused some confusion when we arrived. Additionally, we had to call the inn to get picked up at the train station, which was difficult as I only had an American phone. I also didn't realize that the inclusion of an on-site onsen meant we wouldn't have a shower *in* the room, which was an interesting surprise. That said, we loved our stay. Certainly not the most comfortable experience, sleeping on the tatami mats, but "comfort" isn't why we wanted to try staying at a Japanese traditional inn. The inn was also a bit run down - definitely in need of a renovation. However, it was a very unique experience and I'm glad we did it. The onsen was so lovely and relaxing - I don't think I've ever felt SO relaxed and chill. Additionally, the dinner (which we ended up scheduling anyway) and the breakfast (included) were incredible. We had such a cool experience with the traditional shabu shabu in a private restaurant, and the breakfast was full of foods I had never had in my life. Overall, the inn was a very worthwhile experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

R, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing traditional bathhouse hotel out of Kyoto

Welcoming and friendly staff with great English. Traditional style style with futon on tatami. Very relaxing view of the lake nearby and yukata to relax in. Loved the traditional breakfast and bathhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian, ON, Canada

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

A memorable experience

It was our first time to Japan, and we weren't exactly sure what the whole experience would be like. While there was a bit of a language barrier we were not disappointed in the least. Right from the moment we got on the shuttle (from Ogotoonsen the nearest train station) to when we were dropped off, the staff did everything they could to make our stay as memorable as possible. The dinner served in our room was incredible, breakfast equally amazing, and having the private osen in our room tied everything together. I was a bit worried beforehand about the dinner since I don't eat any meat except fish, but they accommodated without issue. The only unexpected bit was the hotel was not right on the lake and there was a small road inbetween, but very little traffic and the well kept garden near the windows blocked things out. Apparently it's pretty common that they are not completely out of town so they're accessible to locals. Would definitely go back and would recommend it to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Authentic traditional Japanese hotel

Staff was very courteous but spoke very little English. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was amazing. We got a traditional Japanese room and slept on futons on the floor and had no private shower (use Public bath that includes hot spring water but totally nude). You can pay extra for a private hot tub on the top floor. Overall very happy with experience and would do it again!

8/10 Good

John, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value!

The Inn is a 25 minute train ride from Kyoto station but they have a shuttle to take you to the station. The facilities are a little worn for wear but the staff and food are incredible and make up for it. Definitely choose the package with the meals.

4/10 Poor

irina, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

I booked two nights at this place to experience real Japanese accommodations. We ended up leaving after one night because the place was extremely cold and uncomfortable. I can't believe the amount of money they charged us. It's a ripoff. Yes they have Japanese set up in the room, futons and authentic breakfast. We had rooms with tubs which were more expensive. The place was freezing, the stone tub is protected from the outside by the bamboo shade. The shower is next to the tub right outside. I did use it and it was very uncomfortable. Sleeping on futons is ok but the room was cold. Breakfast is for hardcore Japanese. We just had rice and miso soup. Location is terrible. No restaurants around or anything else.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Japanese Traditional Inn

Excellent place to stay! Breakfast each morning and dinner was fabulous. Could not of asked for more in the services they provided. It was a great experience to stay at a traditional style inn. Thank you to the staff for their graciousness and hospitality. I definitely would return again.

10/10 Excellent

Haruka, US

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

Memorable Kyoto Stay

My friend and I were hesitant to stay here, because it was off from the central Kyoto. BUT, coming here was a great choice we made. This is the ideal Ryokan. It is clean, has very peaceful and calm environment, and we had their in-room kaiseki dinner at a reasonable price. Totally worth it. We booked a room with a private bath, and that really made our stay there memorable. The room provided choices of Japanese robe, yukata to wear, along with ladies setting up our futons for us. On top of the great service and special experiences, they provided us the hotel shuttle to take us to the train station the check out morning. I would totally recommend this place:) Oh, and colorful delicious seasonal ingredients breakfast included was a cherry on top!

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Montreal, Qc

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

Very relaxing!

First, I have to say the staff was very friendly with us! We had one of the room with mini onsen in the room and it was perfect for us. The breakfast were beautiful and delicious (the miso soup with the little shells was my favorite!)! We also had dinner one evening and we were once again amazed at the size and quality of the meal. We had a very relaxing stay overall!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

JIN-SYUAN, Taiwan Taichung

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

Great

Dantoukan Kikunoya

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ryokan with onsen in room!! Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Loved it!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really liked this hotel. It had everything I needed.

10/10 Excellent

Wini, Hong Kong

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

Extremely Good

Nice service and comfrontable. Free shuttle bus from the railway to the hotel. A good place to relax

8/10 Good

M, Australia

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

Superb food. Dedicated, helpful & attentive staff

We spent 4 nights at Dantoukan. The staff struggled with English and we struggled even more with our Japanese but they were very kind. Our traditional room was very clean with bath, shower and balcony. The food was truly delicious and beautifully presented & the onsen hot baths an added bonus. Not the most picturesque end of lake, but only 30 mins to Kyoto, (hotel shuttles you to ogotoonsen station). I would certainly return. Thank you Dantoukan Kitunoya!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice service in a has-been place

The service was very friendly and professional, the rooms were clean and the food was great but the hotel was showing quite a bit of wear and tear and it was in an area that was pretty barren and run-down. It felt like a has been place. There were no restaurants or anything nearby.

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Maui, Hawaii

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

Hotspring Hotel 20 min from Kyoto...

I was surprised to stay at a hotspring hotel within 20 minutes train ride from Kyoto. I thought I booked our stay for 21 October and when we got to the hotel we were surprised that the booking was for 22 October. Mr. Ikeda at the front desk was excellent he managed to change the reservation for us. We booked the japanese tatami room with in-room open-air hotspring bath. My husband and I were delighted by the size of the room and the bath. We stayed overnight and had a delicious breakfast in the morning. The staff were helpful and they could speak some english. They did have explanation cards in english on the room and the bath. The location is at the Ogoto Port of Lake Biwa (Biwako). The shuttle was very helpful the next morning when leaving to go back to Kyoto. Train from Kyoto station is the JR Kosei Line and get off at Ogotoonsen Station. Call the hotel for station pickup.

10/10 Excellent

SHIZUKA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさん皆さん、親切で対応がよくとても気持ちよく泊まれました。お料理も美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Noriko

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
料理やスタッフのの対応はとてもよかったです。 部屋のトイレの調子が悪かった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
法被を着られた館主さんなのか　送迎バスをお出迎えしていただいた。旅館に到着した感じが味わえる。 各室に専用の仲居さんが付いて　その人に直通の電話番号を教えてもらえるのがめずらしい。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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