Is Yumotokan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yumotokan?

As of 2025/8/31, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yumotokan on 2025/9/3 start from NT$7,087, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Yumotokan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yumotokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Yumotokan located?

This family-friendly Otsu ryokan is located in the historical district, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lake Biwa, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 16 mi (25 km). Ogotoonsen station is 17 minutes by foot.

Yumotokan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Otsu, Yumotokan is in the historical district. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Lake Biwa and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

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10/10 Excellent

Susan

2025/5/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The private open air onsen was amazing. The dinner and breakfast were excellent along with the service.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

2025/4/18

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

Relaxing ryokan with excellent meals!

Very nice ryokan a short ride from Kyoto! Clean, peaceful, with excellent meals!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

2025/4/9

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Such an exceptional experience to stay here. Karoi luxury is the best!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaina

2025/5/2

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Great experience!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyne

2025/4/20

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Amazing, loved the decoration

10/10 Excellent

Jun

2024/10/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staffs, fancy diner and hot spring with beautiful scenery.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

2025/5/6

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We are so happy to have stayed here during our trip to Japan. Our room had traditional Japanese style qualities and the private onsen was amazing. We had a beautiful view of the lake, everything was clean, wonderful service, and delicious fresh food all included in our stay. It was a truly relaxing and luxurious experience. We hope to stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

2024/11/28

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A hidden gem very convenient to visiting Kyoto and overall an excellent dining, bathing, and service experience

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

2024/10/19

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

Dinner was tasty and onsen view was spectacular

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

2025/6/12

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They offered free shuttle service to the nearest JR stations. Nice quiet area for a hot spring vacation. Breakfast and dinner were included in our package, and the food was fabulous and very authentic. It was my second time returning Yumotokan, and everything had been maintained up to standard or even better. Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2024/12/30

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Family trip to enjoy onsen hotel

Very nice hotel with private onsen in the room. The half board is also good. I would recommend to stay there for a visit.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

2025/4/7

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Loved our stay! We had the private onsen which was amazing but the public ones are great too! Our dinner was a lovely event and the beers and ice cream was a great touch. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend! It’s not far away from Kyoto, about 20min or so on the train.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

2025/3/30

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Outstanding kaiseki dinner. Wagyu beef two ways.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raene

2025/3/4

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We had a great experience staying at Yumotokan. The dinner was exceptional (very filling!) and the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. The variety of onsen baths was great, each one unique and beautiful. The futon beds were comfortable and the hotel was quiet. Loved our stay and would highly recommend to other travellers hoping for a ryokan experience that isn’t breaking the bank!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

2024/2/16

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The best stay of our trip, the staff was exceedingly courteous and the shuttle bus to local attractions was perfect. We’re hoping to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

2023/11/10

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Very kind people Very nice food Very good room I'll again reservation this hotel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constantinos

2024/4/26

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent service, rooms, food although on the expensive side as I booked a room with private onsen.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

2023/10/19

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

A Fabulous stay! Loved the 5th floor open air onsen!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sungchul

2024/8/14

Liked: Amenities

Food is excellent. Service is excellent. Spring is wonderful.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wing Lim

2022/11/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and new onsen hotel~ Staffs are nice and helpful~ our room is very modern~

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

2024/10/4

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

A real gem in Otsu, Shiga!

What a fantastic place! The staff was very serviceminded and the food was spectacular. My suite was very clean and the private onsen was beyond perfect. I will highly recommend this hotel and I will for sure be coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

2024/10/29

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Incredible stay! The ryokan experience was unforgettable – a memory for life. The staff was knowledgeable and respectful. The public onsen views were stunning, plus there’s a private onsen option for a fee. The free shuttle to and from the train station was super convenient. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pui Hang

2024/3/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A very enjoyable experience with the onsens and catering. The staffs are warm and professional. Highly recommending this hotel to anyone who are visiting around the Biwako area, and I would definitely visit this hotel again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

2025/2/14

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

Lovely onsen stay

Lovely relaxing stay. We booked the Hanare Karoi luxury twin with its own private open air onsen. It was much needed after all the walking so far this trip, we didn't need to go to the larger public baths on the other levels. They provided a shuttle bus from Ogoto Onsen station. The service was great from check in, to the staff at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The private lounge and unlimited Haagen Dazs icecream, drinks and juices was a really nice touch. We really enjoyed the dinner and breakfast in our own private dining area, with each dish intricately prepared and presented beautifully, the service was very attentive.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

2025/4/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I love the staff so much! Super kind, optimistic, and happy people. The amount of different onsens they have are really awesome with an amazing view! You can get a 9 course dinner, and the breakfast is really filling too. I highly recommend getting your private onsen if you have tattoos since they dont allow them in the public onsens. If you have a small one, you have to cover it up. Would definitely come back again:)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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