J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers accommodations in Otsu, 14 miles from Sanzen-in Temple and 18 miles from Rurikoin. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Free private parking is available, and the guest house also features bike rental for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the guest house, units include a balcony. The guest house offers some units with mountain views, and every unit is equipped with a terrace. At the guest house, the units come with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at this 1-star guest house. An indoor play area is also available at the guest house, while guests can also relax in the garden. Enryaku-ji Temple is 19 miles from J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, while Mount Hiei is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    It was my first time in a youth hostel and I appreciated have mine own little space with lot of outlets and privacy. I also loved the onsen
  • Warren
    Canada Canada
    Pleasant staff, comfortable and clean bunks, secure bike parking
  • Dana
    Japan Japan
    This hostel has a lot going for it - great location with views of the lake, nice shared kitchen/dining room area, nice shared bath and showers (recently remodeled), and vending machines.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • びわごち食堂
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UC JCB Cash is not accepted J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    License number: 254

    FAQs about J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse include:

      • Bed in Dorm
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Triple
      • Single

    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is 16.2 miles from the center of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

      • びわごち食堂