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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Air conditioning
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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel Room Options

Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin FutonsMore details

Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 3 Twin FutonsMore details

Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

193 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 4 Twin FutonsMore details

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

96 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

32 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

32 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Japanese Style Single with Shared Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Twin FutonMore details

About this property

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

Near Hiratopia


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.


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.


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


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Biwako Quasi-National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hiratopia - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Biwa - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Astronomical Observation Center - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Shirahige Shrine - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Biwako Valley - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Biwako Terrace - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Kanda Shrine - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Yomeien - 14.4 km / 9 mi
Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Lake Biwa Bridge - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Isomeshi's Garden - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Shozuiji Temple - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Kotokuji Temple - 16 km / 9.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 86.5 km / 53.7 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 114.6 km / 71.2 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 135.3 km / 84.1 mi



Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking

  • Uncovered parking

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

  • Coffee/tea in common areas

  • A restaurants

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

  • English

  • Spanish

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

  • Uncovered parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible – no

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in 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 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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

We should mention

  • 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.

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