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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

1.0 star property

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Guests can enjoy stunning ocean views and access to the beach.
Relax in this stylish living area with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
Relax in a serene garden setting with comfortable seating and a covered patio.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low table, and tatami mats.
Relax in this stylish living area with a sofa, coffee table, and dining space.

Popular amenities

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

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931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0503
  • Biwako Valley
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Shirahige Shrine
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 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)
  • 12.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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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)
  • 3 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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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)
  • 3.0 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

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

  • 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
  • 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 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

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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

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

Payment types

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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

LENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

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

10/10 Excellent

o

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmijn

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

8/10 Good

ショウジ

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

10/10 Excellent

Aki

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

10/10 Excellent

のどな

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

6/10 Okay

ITARO, tokushima

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Takayuki

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

LING HONG

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASATO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025