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Yumotokan (ex TasainaYumeguri ShikinoSachiwoMederuYado Yumotokan)
多彩な湯めぐり四季の幸を愛でる宿 湯元館
Shiga onsen ryokan — A 1,200-Year-Old Onsen, Sinking into Lake Biwa
★ 4.5|OtsuFrom ₩514,635 / night (2 adults)
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ABOUT
About this ryokan
♨️A 1,200-Year-Old Onsen, Sinking into Lake Biwa
Shiga · Yumotokan
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Ogoto Onsen, 1,200 Years of History
- ♨️Ogoto Onsen, said to have been opened by the monk Saicho some 1,200 years ago
- 💧A pH 9.0 alkaline simple spring, a beauty bath that leaves skin silky smooth
- 🏯'Yumotokan,' a long-established onsen ryokan on the shore of Lake Biwa
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A Communal Bath with Lake Biwa Views
- 🌊'Kobo no Yu,' a communal bath with a view over Lake Biwa
- ⛰️'Sanbo no Yu' looks out over the Mt. Hiei ridgeline, and the two baths swap between men and women
- 🕗Open from 5am to midnight (closed for cleaning 10:30am–12:30pm)
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Open-Air Baths: Gesshin no Yu and Yugenshoyo
- 🌙Take in the seasons from 'Gesshin no Yu,' a top-floor open-air bath with a stunning view
- 🍃'Yugenshoyo,' an elegant, nature-steeped open-air bath, swaps daily between men and women
- 🌲A varied bath-hopping course that includes a hinoki cypress tub and a foot bath
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A Private Open-Air Bath for Two
- 🛁Two private, reservable open-air baths where you can enjoy the scent of wood and warmth of stone
- 🤫A private bathing experience, enjoyed entirely in stillness
- ♨️Open-air only, with no indoor tub
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Omi Beef and Seasonal Kyoto-Style Kaiseki
- 🥩'Omi beef,' Japan's oldest branded wagyu with roughly 400 years of history
- 🍱A 'Shun no Bimi Kaiseki' course that changes monthly with the season's best ingredients
- 🌿The delicate seasonal flavors of Omi, blessed with rich water and mountains
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The Head Chef's Original Breakfast
- 🍚An original breakfast from the head chef, generous with Omi ingredients
- 🐟A delicately flavorful spread to start the morning
- 🍵A gentle breakfast table that eases you into the day
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Rooms with an Onsen Open-Air Bath
- 🛌The 'Gesshintei' Japanese-style room, with a hinoki onsen tub and Lake Biwa view
- ♨️Numerous semi-suite and standard room types, each with a private onsen open-air bath
- 🚭All rooms are non-smoking, with free Wi-Fi available
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Access to Kyoto and Lake Biwa
- 🚄About 20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station on the Kosei Line to Ogoto-Onsen Station
- 🚗About 20 minutes from Kyoto-Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway, with EV chargers on site
- 🚐Free shuttle service from Ogoto-Onsen and Hieizan-Sakamoto stations
A varied hot-spring circuit overlooking Lake Biwa at Ogoto Onsen, with roughly 1,200 years of history, paired with Omi beef and a seasonal Kyoto-style kaiseki. Amid stillness and Japanese warmth, Yumotokan offers the true luxury of hot springs and food.
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Read the property's own description▾
Property Location With a stay at Yumotokan in Otsu, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Kanda Shrine. This ryokan is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you c…Read more ↓
Property Location With a stay at Yumotokan in Otsu, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Kanda Shrine. This ryokan is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including hot springs, a nightclub, and a spa tub. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Dining Grab dinner at Semimarutei, a restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/caf�. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, 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.
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.
GUIDE
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ROOMS
Available rooms
FACILITIES
Facilities & Services
- 바
- 비즈니스 센터
- 스파
- 전 구역 금연
- 레스토랑
- 텔레비전
- 객실 초고속 인터넷
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What are the check-in and check-out times at Yumotokan (ex TasainaYumeguri ShikinoSachiwoMederuYado Yumotokan)?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
- What onsen and bath facilities are available?
- Guests can use: 스파.
- Where is Yumotokan (ex TasainaYumeguri ShikinoSachiwoMederuYado Yumotokan) located?
- It is in Shiga Otsu. Address: 2-30-7 Noka.
- How much does one night cost?
- Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩514,635 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.
- What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.