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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

Shiga · Japan

931-1, KitahiraView location

8.8/10Excellent121 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood7.0/107.0
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

Stop at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse to discover the wonders of Otsu. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience.

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, Wi-Fi in public areas, designated smoking area are just some of the facilities on offer. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as towels, clothes rack, slippers, linens, internet access – wireless.

The property offers various recreational opportunities. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse.

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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.

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. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Unicode Support true Guest will receive an email before arrival 5 days Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Biwako Quasi-National Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Biwa 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hiratopia 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Astronomical Observation Center 4.9 km / 3 mi
Yamame Waterfall 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Biwako Valley Ski Resort 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Shirahige Shrine 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Otome Lake Manyoshu Poetry Monument 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Manohama Beach 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Kanda Shrine 14 km / 8.7 mi
Yomeien 14.4 km / 9 mi
Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza 14.4 km / 9 mi
Kotokuji Temple 16 km / 9.9 mi
Shozuiji Temple 16 km / 10 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 49
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
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  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.JE-FH

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    FAMILY ROOM JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.JE-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 1BED.C1

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    CAPACITY 1

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.C1

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  • SINGLE JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.JE-FH

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    SINGLE JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.JE-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.JE-FH

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    TWIN JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.JE-FH

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • TRIPLE JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.JE-FH

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    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

    TRIPLE JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    JAPANESE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.JE-FH

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

8.8
Excellent
121 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.0 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
50 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2024
Adrian
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.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2024
Ben
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.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2024
Yohana

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
14 May 2024
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2023
Bea

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!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
Javier
Bit of a walk from the station (if you go at night it is VERY dark, but still safe!) but the scenery is beautiful
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2020
Dan

Nice place

The room and restroom are clean.good service!thanks
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Staffs are friendly and helpful. But the location is not convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2018
Alex

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.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Maria Patricia
Das Personal war besonders freundlich und hilfsbereit und das Zimmer sehr schön, groß und sauber
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2025
Daisuke
洗面台を清潔にするための代布巾が
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Yuka
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。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
o
とてもキレイでくつろげました。
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Jasmijn
The hostel was very clean and had everything you need.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2025
ショウジ
この他値段
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Aki
非常に満足しています。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
のどな
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!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
?
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
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2024
Kazuo

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。
Self
4/10
Poor
08 Nov 2024
もりじ
風のせいか?定期的にカタカタと音がして、眠れなかった。
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
04 Nov 2024
??
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。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Tatsuzou
風でドアの音がガンガン鳴ってうるさかった
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Oct 2024
hisako
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。
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2024
HYOUN HEE
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。
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2024
??
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
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2024
Takanori

琵琶湖岸の良い環境

廃校になった学校。利用した宿泊施設で大きな風呂もあり快適でした。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2024
Emmi

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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2024
YOSHIHIRO
素泊まりでした。夜間の騒音もなく快適でした。
部屋の常夜灯が切れてたのと、冷蔵庫がなかったのが残念でした。
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2024
Kaito
よかったです。
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
SARINA
初めてゲストハウスに泊まらせていただきました。
とても快適で共有リビングがあり交流もでき楽しかったです。
家族で入れるお風呂もあり満喫させていただきました。
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2023
MASATOSHI

ドミトリーなので仕方有りませんが

ドミトリーなので仕方有りませんが、いびきすごかった・・・
いびきは仕方有りませんが、誰か分からないですが電子タバコ吸っていて臭いがしました、電子タバコでも喫煙所で吸ってもらいたいです。
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2023
りく
安価ですが、全く問題なく滞在できました。ありがとうございました。
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2023
masaya
大浴場か清潔でありがたすぎる。豊富な地下水を温めて利用しているのでしょう。入浴後、肌コンディションめっちゃいいです。
就寝スペースの広さも魅力的。3連泊ノーストレスでした。
ぜんぜん宿に責任ないのですが、最寄駅周辺の空き地のブタクサが放置繁茂状態で、花粉症だけ悪化しました。
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2023
Masami
HPでは、土日しか共同バスルームが使えないとなってましたが、金曜でも17:00から21:00で使用できました。
翌日はとても明るくてきれいで、お湯も循環式?できれいでした。湯船も4、5人がゆったり入れる、狭く無いお風呂でした。
あいにく朝食がやってなかったので、ビーチのカフェに食べに行きました。
個室に泊まりましたが、共用場所も夜中は静かで、とても安くて良いところだと思いました。
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2023
Atsushi
1人部屋でも広く、畳敷だったので落ち着くことができます。
大浴場も使えて満足しました。
徒歩圏内にコンビニくらいあると文句無しに優良なゲストハウスです!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2023
YOSHIAKI

ゆっくり出来ました。

ぐっすり休めました。
大浴場も最高でした。
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
03 Apr 2023
ミユキ
お風呂はジャグジーで 広くて いつでも入れるのは良かった

接客も気さくながら丁寧で嬉しかったです

最終日 布団を二つ折りにしたら ゴキブリの死骸と髪の毛がベッタリついていてショック

気にならない人にとっては最高の施設です
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
??
トテモ、リラックス出来ました。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Szu Hsuan
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2023
Szu Hsuan
Clean, friendly and comfortable
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2022
???
値段がリーズナブル、建物は広く駐車場も無料でゆとりが有るのは良い。
反面、近くにスーパー、コンビニが遠いのは不便に思います
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2022
Tomoko
施設自体は古いですが、水回りはリニューアルされていますし、清潔で気持ちよくすごせました。スタッフの方も皆さんとても感じが良いです。
なお、今回は電車で予定より遅くなってしまったのですが、街灯が少ないので夜道は月明かりが頼りな感じです。電車で来る方は早めの到着をおすすめします。
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2022
Verified traveler

風光明媚、清潔なゲストハウス

廃校をリノベーションしたゲストハウスです。設備が新しく清潔でした。
シャワーに加え、大きなお風呂があるのが良いです。
キッチンが広くて使いやすいです。食材を持ち込み自炊も可能です。
ビーチに近く、風景も良いです。
レンタサイクル利用もできます。
駅から1㎞ほどの道のりは無灯火道路が続きます。日暮れまでに着くことをお勧めします。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2022
Masahito
建物は旧いが内部はリノベーションされ和室、風呂、食堂とも快適でした。琵琶湖の眺望も良いです。BBQは私たち中年には多すぎる量でしたが、若い方なら喜ばれるでしょう。ビワイチで利用ですが、自転車も屋内に保管できて安心でした。
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2022
ひろや
泊まるだけやったので。まぁ、不便なく止まれました。
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2022
Verified traveler

安く泊まるには最適

建物は大きくて合宿所のような雰囲気。
まわりには何も無いので静かに過ごせます。
夕食のガパオライスがとてもおいしかったです。
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2022
サキ
・施設は清潔で、ご飯も美味しかったです。

・外気の影響で暖房をあまり効かせられないとの事で、もう少し厚着して行けば良かったです。

・周辺はお店等見当たらず、コンビニも徒歩30分程かかりそうなので、必要な物は事前に揃えた方が良さそうです。
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2022
のりこ
全体的に良かったです。また利用したいと思いました。ただ1月でしたが部屋によっては少し寒く感じたのでそれなりの備えをして行った方がいいです。
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2022
Verified traveler

スノボー旅行

部屋が寒い。
気楽に利用できる。
Friends_and_family Family

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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse
931-1, Kitahira, Otsu, Japan

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