Situated within 23 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 30 km of Ruriko-in Temple, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu. 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 hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views. All units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 1-star guest house. An indoor play area is also available at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, while guests can also relax in the garden. Enryaku-ji Temple is 31 km from the accommodation, while Mount Hiei is 33 km from the property. Itami Airport is 80 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Germany Germany
    Great stay in a very rural area. I really liked the bed bunks, the bath and the fully stocked kitchen.
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Peaceful away from city area and place. I chose the bed with the view of the lake, and I highly enjoyed my stay. The kitchen and showers were always clean, even with the amount of guests using it. I caught the train 4 stops away to the closest...
  • Quoc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were comfortable and clean. Futon beds and tatami woven floors were a nice touch if you want to experience something traditional. We were really close to the beach with beautiful views of Lake Biwa. The host was fantastic and very...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible facilities, the living room was the best laid out one I’ve ever seen.
  • Wei-chieh
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Everything was just beyond my expectations!the public bathhouse is such a treat for backpackers.
  • Maciver
    Ireland Ireland
    The location is phenomenal, the staff are great, the vibes are great, the facilities are great
  • Roman
    Germany Germany
    Perfect escape from the summer heat in Japan. Hiking in the mountains, swimming in the lake, relaxing in the hot bath after a long day, meeting interesting people in the cozy common cafe-like room, hopping on a bike they offer to rent - all great....
  • Marko
    Austria Austria
    great place by the lake. friendly team, cheap food can be bought (eg ramen, pasta, …) and cooked in the shared kitchen area
  • Lucio
    Italy Italy
    Large and clean Japanese style room, very cozy and well equipped common space kitchen/ living room with a great terrace. Location just a few steps from the lake. Toilets, showers and bath all super clean.
  • Billanitsch
    Germany Germany
    best hostel i've ever stayed at, nice staff, clean, with a kitchen

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

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

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

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 menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and 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
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

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

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardJCBUCCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating 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
    • Check-in at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Triple
      • Single
    • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is 16.2 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

      • びわごち食堂