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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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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

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BBQ/picnic area
Property amenity
Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Reception

Overview of J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NT$1,219
Price available on 2024/4/25

Explore the area

Map
931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0503
  • Popular LocationHiratopia13 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Biwa4 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (ITM-Itami)78 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)113 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 5.42 Ping (18 square meters)
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 3.63 Ping (12 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 2.7 Ping (9 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Single with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
  • 4 Ping (13 square meters)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
  • 0.9 Ping (3 square meters)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
Desk
  • 3.63 Ping (12 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
4 bathrooms
  • 0.9 Ping (3 square meters)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Located in Otsu, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel is on a lake. Shirahige Shrine and Kanda Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Nagisa Park. Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Ukimido are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Hiratopia - 13 min walk
  • Lake Biwa - 4 min drive
  • Shirahige Shrine - 7 min drive
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 7 min drive
  • Biwako Valley - 11 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

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 rentals, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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

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 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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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Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel?

As of 2024/4/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel on 2024/4/25 start from NT$1,219, 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 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?

Check-out 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.

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Kaito

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024