Hotel Yumotokan, Otsu, Japan

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Yumotokan - Otsu

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Overview

Hot spring ryokan with Michelin-starred eel restaurant in Otsu

Dining

Yumotokan Otsu operates a Michelin 1 Star eel specialty restaurant on-site, offering dishes that use locally sourced ingredients. The buffet breakfast includes farm-fresh and local ingredients, with options like an omelette station and fresh tempura made to order. Guests with dietary restrictions can request customizable dining options, including vegetarian and allergy-friendly meals.

Wellness

The hotel provides four distinct onsen areas, including an open-air bath on the 11th floor with panoramic views of Lake Biwa and a garden-side bath on the 5th floor surrounded by plants. Guests have access to spa facilities with full body massages, a sauna, a hot tub, and massage chairs. The geothermal hot spring baths are available from 5 a.m. to midnight, with gender swapping of certain baths each morning.

Rooms

Select guest rooms at Yumotokan Onsen include an in-suite open-air bath, allowing private soaking without leaving the room. Deluxe suites offer spacious layouts with separate living areas, tatami mats, and a balcony with a private onsen. Rooms vary from Japanese-style with futon bedding to Western-style with twin beds, all equipped with air conditioning and a coffee machine.

Entertainment & Activities

Guests at Yumotokan Lake Biwa can play billiards, table tennis, or visit a games room with karaoke and pub crawl outings organized by the hotel. Temporary art galleries are displayed on the premises, and supervised bingo nights are hosted in the lobby. A small arcade and a free shuttle to the Hieizan Sakamoto Cable Railway provide day-trip options to Mount Hiei.

Location

Yumotokan Ryokan sits in Ogoto Onsen town, 16 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 17 km from Mount Hiei, with a free shuttle from JR Ogoto Onsen station. Lake Biwa is a short walk away, and the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is 19 km from the hotel. The area offers access to the Lake Biwa Museum and the Hieizan Sakamoto Cable Railway for mountain views.

Dining: Michelin 1 Star eel specialty restaurant
Wellness: 4 distinct onsen areas including 11th-floor open-air bath
Rooms: In-suite open-air baths in select rooms
Entertainment: Billiards, karaoke, table tennis, art galleries
Location: Free shuttle from JR Ogoto Onsen station, near Mount Hiei and Kyoto

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-19:00

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of JPY4,800 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

Building

Number of floors:11

Number of rooms:56

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Room

Max:

3 persons
Room size:

325 sq. feet
Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower
Coffee machine

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Standard Family Room

Room size:

650 sq. feet

Shower
Coffee machine

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Japanese-Style Room

Room size:

530 sq. feet
Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower
Coffee machine

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Full body massage

Spa center

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

Pool tables
Table tennis

Services

Free shuttle service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's buffet
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Karaoke
Spa center
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Full body massage
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Yumotokan

💵 Lowest room price	181 US$
📏 Distance to center	1.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	42.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Itami, ITM

Location

Address

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Noka 2-30-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-0102

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Noka 2-30-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-0102

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Ogoto Onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei

100 yd

Landmark

Enryaku-ji Temple

3.0 mi

Landmark

Ogoto Onsen

100 yd

Landmark

Druham S-1

100 yd

Landmark

Ogoto Shrine

100 yd

Landmark

Saikyoji

1.5 mi

Landmark

Kawachi Shrine

200 yd

Landmark

O'pal

200 yd

Museums

Lake Biwa Museum

2.6 mi

Landmark

Lake Biwa

1.7 mi

Landmark

WEC JP Otsu

1.1 mi

Landmark

Raigo-ji Temple

1.1 mi

Landmark

Hiyoshi Taisha

1.8 mi

Landmark

Ritsuin Temple

1.8 mi

Landmark

Shogenji Temple

1.7 mi

Landmark

Okuhiei Driveway

1.5 mi

Landmark

Anoshuzumi Stone Wall

1.9 mi

Landmark

Hiyoshi-taisha Shrine

1.9 mi

Landmark

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

1.9 mi

Landmark

Imurudani Fudodo

1.6 mi

Landmark

Kunin Yashiki

1.6 mi

Landmark

Enjo-ji Temple

1.6 mi

Landmark

Remains of Shigain-mon

1.9 mi

Landmark

Ryuzen-in

1.6 mi

Landmark

Daiji-in Temple

1.6 mi

Landmark

Emmei-in Temple

1.7 mi

Landmark

Jigando

2.0 mi

Landmark

Ichidono Shrine

1.7 mi

Landmark

Yakujuin Temple

1.7 mi

Pagoda

Enryakuji Temple

2.8 mi

6 Chome-1-6 Ogoto

Ogoto Onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei

100 yd

Restaurant

Cotocotocotton

100 yd

Restaurant

Satoyu Mukashi-Banashi Yuzanso

100 yd

Restaurant

Yakiniku Cuisine Hanamoyo

100 yd

Restaurant

French Dining Bar Monsieur

100 yd

Restaurant

Bauxar

100 yd

Restaurant

Italian Cuisine Bozaru

100 yd

Restaurant

Shunshoku Saisai Ashinohana

100 yd

Restaurant

Kiyomoto

100 yd

Restaurant

Ramen Sin-Sin Ogoto

100 yd

Reviews of Yumotokan

9.2 /10

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FAQ about Yumotokan

How far is the city center from the Yumotokan?

The Yumotokan is located in the historic district of Otsu.

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Yumotokan hotel?

Staying at Yumotokan hotel, you shouldn't miss Otsu's main landmarks such as Saikyoji Temple (1.5 miles), Enryakuji (3 miles) as well as Sanzen-in accessible with a 15-minute drive.

Does the 4-star Yumotokan have parking on site?

Yes, the 4-star Yumotokan offers complimentary private parking on site.

What time is check-in and check-out at the Yumotokan hotel?

Guests of the Yumotokan hotel can check in from 3 PM to 7 PM and check out from 7 AM.

What are the booking prices at the Otsu hotel?

The price for a room in the Otsu hotel starts at $181.

What payment methods are available in the hotel?

At the hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at Yumotokan?

All rooms of Yumotokan feature coffee/tea making equipment as well as an individual safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with bathrobes and hair dryers.

Is the staff at Yumotokan hotel multilingual?

Yes, the staff of Yumotokan hotel can assist you in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English.

Which facilities are available in Yumotokan hotel?

Yumotokan hotel features an impressive score of 9.1 for its facilities, which include a restaurant and baggage storage as well as a vending machine and elevator.

What are the spa options at the Yumotokan?

Pampering amenities in the Yumotokan include a hot spring public bath, a sauna, and a hot tub.

Does the Yumotokan have a bar to relax at?

Guests of the Yumotokan are welcome to relax at the onsite lounge bar.