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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

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A beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a tent, and a mountain in the background.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two white pillows.
A modern interior with a sofa, armchairs, a dining area, and large windows.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.
A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a lantern, and a sliding door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0503
  • Place, Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Biwa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiratopia
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and white bedding.

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and white bedding.

Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Double Room with Shared Bathroom

A room with two grey chairs, a small round table with a yellow base, a green table, and a mirror on the wall.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hallway with white walls, a wooden ladder leaning against a wall, and a door at the end.

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A corridor with bunk beds and wooden shelves, leading to a window with a view.

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a lantern, and a sliding door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

Japanese Style Single with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

With a stay at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel in Otsu (Kitahira), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 7 minutes from Biwako Valley Ski Resort. .This hostel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Shirahige Shrine and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Kanda Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Biwa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hiratopia - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Omimaiko Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • terrace cafe
  • バードキャッスル
  • ‪cafe koan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪レストランはと 平和堂和迩店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪白ひげ蕎麦 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

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.

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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

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. 63 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was very clean and had everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean even this is not a new hotel. Stuff is very friendly. If you need a clean and comfortable place to stay, it is your good choice. Very beautiful view outside!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war besonders freundlich und hilfsbereit und das Zimmer sehr schön, groß und sauber
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
洗面台を清潔にするための代布巾が
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
2度目の利用です。共用部屋が広く、設備が整っており、落ち着けるのがお気に入りポイントです。また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とてもキレイでくつろげました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
この他値段
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
非常に満足しています。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3000円でこれは最高。大学の友達と行きましたがめっちゃくちゃ楽しかった。お風呂にはリンスインシャンプーしかなくて髪がばりキッシキシのボンドみたいになったので、持参するべし！！でもその他は最高だった！！チャリも1時間以内なら100円なのでそれ借りたらコンビニに行けんこともない！ちょっと遠いが！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
清潔感と静けさ、安価、琵琶湖の景色も素敵でした ただ一度目は必要なものと持っていかなくても良いものが分からなくて迷いました
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

清潔、海外からに来訪者多数

リフォームを最近実施したようで、内装は清潔で快適でした。 海外からの来訪者の会話が深夜まで聞こえ、寝つきが悪かったが、これは宿の責任では無いですが、チェックイン時により注意を促すと良いかと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
風のせいか？定期的にカタカタと音がして、眠れなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駐車場や入口道路が夜間暗く、フットサルフェンスの仮設支柱が突き出ていて、危険だと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
風でドアの音がガンガン鳴ってうるさかった
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
各国から来られた方が思い思いに過ごす宿泊施設で、面白かったです。場所柄、車で行くのがよいと後で思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

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