About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guest house in Otsu offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and slippers for added comfort. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, bicycle parking, bike hire, car hire, and luggage storage. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves American cuisine for dinner. Lake and mountain views enhance the dining experience, providing a relaxing atmosphere. Local Attractions: Located 50 mi from Itami Airport, the guest house is near Sanzen-in Temple (14 mi), Mount Hiei (21 mi), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (26 mi). Guests appreciate the kitchen, lakes, and bathroom comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yarin
    Israel Israel
    The staff responded to me right away in the booking app… There’s bicycle parking, your own room is big, beautiful view… Thats it… I STAY THERE ONLY COUPLE OF HOURS. Which leads me to the next best thing about this place.. self check in even late...
  • Linda
    Japan Japan
    I liked that it's close to Lake Biwa, I was there for an event and I could easily walk to the start of the event. I was pleasantly surprised, the outside of the building is very simple and unassuming, but the inside is nice and spacious, the...
  • Ariel
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Amazing staff, they provided all the information during check in. Staff also helped bring me to the station as the guesthouse was a bit far. Rooms were clean. Segregated public baths, very clean showers and toilets.
  • Antonija
    Croatia Croatia
    ✓I stayed in the female dorm, the bunks were spacious and equipped with a night light and a couple of hangers. ✓The location is convenient, 15 minutes on foot from the Omi Maiko station. (Can be scary in the dark, there's no street lighting.) ✓The...
  • Noa
    Israel Israel
    This hostel has private rooms (Japanese style) which are very spacious, and the common area is amazing, very spacious, great kitchen with everything you need, and nice place to chill.
  • Melinda
    Germany Germany
    A wonderful place near to the lake. The staff was really helpful. A good equipped kitchen and everything was sooo clean.
  • Shani
    Israel Israel
    It’s a remote and quiet guesthouse, right on the lake and with an onsen.
  • Jennifer
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The place was super clean, loved the onsen, such good value for money. The kitchen / common area is such a welcoming space.
  • Wissuta
    Thailand Thailand
    Great value accommodation with well equipped facilities.
  • Carina
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Great location close by the lake, completely equipped kitchen, spotless clean and think cozy futons.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Big E's Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner

House rules

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

License number: 254