Yumotokan

3.5 star property
Family-friendly ryokan with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
VIP Access

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Indoor pool
[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style Semi Suite with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
[KAROI Luxury floor] Japanese Style KAROI Suite  YAMABUKI with Open Air Bath, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
Public bath
Public bath

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0102
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Hiei
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪24 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 Rewards members

Room options

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 733 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanese Modern Type with Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanese Western Style Room, Non Smoking

  • 333 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

SARAKU Healing (Ohmi Beef Steak Plan), Non Smoking

  • 462 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 467 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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

  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 466 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • 1066 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 831 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 882 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Japanese Modern Type with Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 876 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 586 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

SARAKU Healing Room, Non Smoking

  • 462 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 462 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Room with Open-Air Bath, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

KAROI Luxury Floor, Japanese-Style Suite Room Akane With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Kotone Corner Suite With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Kotone Family Suite With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Modern Japanese Western Style Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Kotone Junior Suite With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Normal Rooms-Japanse-Style

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese Style Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

KAROI, Standard Floor, Japanese-Style Semi-Suite Room With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

KAROI Standard Floor, Japanese-Style Suite Room Kurumi With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Kotone Private Suite With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Normal Rooms (Two-Room) Japanse-Style

  • Sleeps 9

Kotone Executive Double Room With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Standard Floor, Japanese-Style Double Room With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Luxury Floor, Japanese-Style Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Luxury Floor, Japanese-Style Semi-Suite Room With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Kotone Deluxe Suite With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Kotone Executive Twin Room With Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Standard Floor, Japanese-Style Twin Room With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Luxury Floor, Japanese-Style Twin Room With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Hakuraku Saraku Healing Room

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Luxury Floor, Japanese-Style Suite Room Yamabuki With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

KAROI Luxury Floor, Japanese-Style Suite Room Moegi With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 3

KAROI Standard Floor, Japanese-Style Suite Room Kikyo With Private Hot Spring Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Yumotokan places you 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lake Biwa. This 65-room, 3.5-star ryokan welcomes guests with a coffee shop/cafe, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 24 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 25 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 25 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪雄琴 ACE - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Yumotokan

Family-friendly ryokan with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Yumotokan enjoy access to a full-service spa, karaoke, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and a free train station shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs ryokan include meeting rooms, coffee/tea in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can enjoy LCD TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, safes, and phones are also standard.
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.

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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
  • 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 - 106 ºF
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-7:00 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 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight.
  • 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.
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Yumotokan?

Yumotokan provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Yumotokan?

This ryokan is located in Otsu, 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 Yumotokan?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Yumotokan?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Yumotokan feature a casino on the premises?

No, Yumotokan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Yumotokan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Yumotokan?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this ryokan, including premium bedding and slippers in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Yumotokan?

No, but this ryokan does have 4 indoor hot springs.

Does Yumotokan feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Yumotokan serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Yumotokan allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Yumotokan though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Yumotokan?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Yumotokan?

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