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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

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Living area
BBQ/picnic area
Point of interest
Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0503
  • Lake Biwa
    4 min drive
  • Shirahige Shrine
    7 min drive
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort
    7 min drive

Room options

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Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Single with Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 32 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 32 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Exterior

Fine Biwako I

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Room service
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (107)
The price is $37
per night
$41 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Fine Biwako I

About the neighborhood

Otsu

Located in Otsu, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel is on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 7 minutes from Shirahige Shrine. .This hostel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Biwako Valley Ski Resort and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Kanda Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa - 4 min drive
  • Shirahige Shrine - 7 min drive
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 7 min drive
  • Biwako Valley - 11 min drive
  • Ogoto Onsen - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Roz&Mary - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪焼肉バンバン - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HOHRAI BURGER STAND - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪讃岐ノ助志賀店 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪風輪カフェ - ‬3 min drive

About this property

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

Lakefront hostel in Otsu with free parking
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
At J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you are looking for a remote lake get away in northern Otsu this is ideal. This location suits the out door adventure types who want to be away from Otsu city. The lake was an amazing place to swim. What also would be a Great Lake side party atmosphere and relaxation with a group of friends. Amazing cleanliness despite the overall facility being quite old. However rooms and common room air conditioned which was a life saver in the hight of a Japanese summer. The Hostel is not located near any shops and not close to the train station so be prepared to do some serious walking or better rent a bike whilst you are there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price you pay, it’s good value for money. Great facilities, right near the lake and if you’re in a dorm your area is relatively large compared to most hostels. Only let down was the really uncomfortable pillow provided and there tends to be lots of noisy children as they host soccer camps.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yohana

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dated but convenient
The hotel was conveniently located near the bicycle route. Also, it the lake was walking distance. (5min) The place was outdated and charged for most complementary items like towel and tool brush. There are not restaurants near the establishment so ensure to bring food. The hostel restaurant had only two options to pick from.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed
We booked this hostel because being so close to the lake and having access to the BBQs. Upon arrival we needed to take a 30 min train to the grocery store, bought supplies for the bbq. When coming back we saw the sign that it’s ¥1500 per person to use them. Rip off. We cooked upstairs for free. The room wasn’t very clean with many hairs. The onsen had many hairs. The staff were not friendly or welcoming. Very inconvenient place from the station with nothing close by. 30 min walk to the 7/11.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay:-)
Met lovely people. Eric was amazing, taking me to the shop to buy groceries and stopping at beautiful shrines in the one go. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit of a walk from the station (if you go at night it is VERY dark, but still safe!) but the scenery is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have free drinks(tea, coffee...), clean shiny kitchen facilities, free Netflix or YouTube on big screen and lake view balcony..etc...I loved them all! It was nice and chill during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
The room and restroom are clean.good service!thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs are friendly and helpful. But the location is not convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time used Expedia app
I'm was very lucky, because the hotel helping me when I was Booked wrong date from the Expedia app On 26/08/18, and then I have already paid to Expedia app. So I need to pay again for the night I stayed on 25/08/18.And I couldn't do a cancellation for myself,eventually the hotel promise will do it for me, and now I just want my refund back on the date 26/08/18.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

MISAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

HYOUN HEE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
同じ部屋の人が夜中、部屋に入ったり、出たりでうるさくて中々眠れませんでした。 繁忙期にお安く休めたので仕方ないかと。 コインランドリーや大浴場は大変ありがたく、助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

??

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
繁忙期なので仕方ないと思いますが、気になった点です。 □管理面／玄関口の履物、遊具類、□衛生面／流し台排水口のゴミ、分別ゴミ箱、ダスタ―、□マナ―面／話し声、足音、ドアー開閉、ソファでの仮眠、地べた座り
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

??

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CHIZURU

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Takanori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
琵琶湖岸の良い環境
廃校になった学校。利用した宿泊施設で大きな風呂もあり快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Emmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfy hostel in quiet area
A cute hostel with comfortable rooms and a good shared kitchen. The best thing that I wasn’t expecting was the hot bath!! It isn’t too far from Kyoto but there is very little to do in the area.. maybe more fun during high season? But if you’re looking to stay somewhere a bit out of town for good money this certainly is the place!!! Very homely and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

YOSHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素泊まりでした。夜間の騒音もなく快適でした。 部屋の常夜灯が切れてたのと、冷蔵庫がなかったのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinatsu

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

??

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marie Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024