Situated in Otsu, 23 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 30 km from Ruriko-in Temple, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers a garden and air conditioning. 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. 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 hire is available at this 1-star guest house. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the guest house. Enryaku-ji Temple is 31 km from J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, while Mount Hiei is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 80 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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:

  • 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
  • Stanley
    Japan Japan
    Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help out.

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

    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 room.

    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

    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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    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

    • 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.

    • Check-in at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental

    • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

      • びわごち食堂

    • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 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.