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Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
12 square metres
3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Japanese Style Single with Shared Bathroom
12 square metres
1 Twin Futon
Room sleeps 1 guest
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
9 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom
18 square metres
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room with view
3 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room with view
3 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
12 square metres
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Lakefront hostel in Otsu with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

At J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

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

Languages spoken

  • English

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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga 520-0503

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 49
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Japanese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Air conditioning
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 4
  • No housekeeping

Where to Eat

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Property Registry Number – 滋賀県指令第 254

Front desk opens daily at 10:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

UnionPay

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Guest will receive an email before arrival 5 days

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Coronavirus Guidelines (Japan)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse Hostel Otsu
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  • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse Otsu
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  • J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel Otsu

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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