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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

1.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in Otsu with free parking

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Beach
Living area
Living area
Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
BBQ/picnic Area
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, near Lake Biwa, offers a quiet getaway with practical amenities. Enjoy the garden, local dishes at the restaurant, and laundry facilities. The hostel provides WiFi and bike rentals—perfect for visiting the nearby Shirahige Shrine.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
  • 3 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
  • 3 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Single with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Map
931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0503

What's nearby

  • Hiratopia - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Biwa - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shirahige Shrine - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ogoto Onsen - 24 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Omimaiko Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪焼肉バンバン - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪lulufe - ‬7 min drive
  • terrace cafe
  • ‪Ｒ cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • Grill Dining & Bar Haluka

About this property

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near Lake Biwa
Located close to Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Shirahige Shrine, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Situated on a lake, this hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Biwa, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Shirahige Shrine. Kanda Shrine and Ukimido are also within 12 mi (20 km). Omimaiko Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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