About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse in Otsu offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and tatami floors. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Dining and Amenities: The on-site restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan meals for dinner. Guests can enjoy meals in the garden or terrace, relax in the lounge, or utilise the shared kitchen. Additional facilities include an indoor play area, bike and car hire, and free private parking. Local Attractions: Located 80 km from Itami Airport, the guesthouse is near Sanzen-in Temple (23 km), Mount Hiei (33 km), and Kyoto Imperial Palace (42 km). Guests appreciate the scenic lake and mountain views.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    Denmark Denmark
    Plenty of room in the dorm, clean, close to the Lake Beach, lunch and dinner options near by, aircondition in room
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Fab location and fantastic facilities! Kitchen/Common Room great.
  • Caroline
    Japan Japan
    The proximity to the beach, all of the extras you could pay for (their front desk is very well stocked), their Japanese baths and the vibes in general were really chill.
  • Bahtiyor
    Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
    We loved our stay that we extended it. The staff are kind and helpful. This was a highlight of our trip in Japan.
  • Yan
    Singapore Singapore
    The open space for guests is spacious and well facilitated. Big kitchen with 2 rice cookers , microwave, water bottles... a few tables for dining and outdoor dining area with good view. Bath and shower area is big with Japanese style. Enough...
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second J-Hoppers we stayed at. Amazing location by the lake! Comfortable rooms and bed. The building is great, the onsen amazing, so nice to relax!
  • Traveller
    Finland Finland
    A fun spot near nature that is great value for the price!
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very efficient and helpful. I loved the location right by the lake. The rooms were comfy and cosy. The onsen was amazing after a full day of walking.
  • Gorgia
    Australia Australia
    Although it was a little bit further away from the city, this place felt like it gave you a real authentic experience. The location and being able to ride around on the bikes through the little villages was something else. Being able to kick a...
  • Haqq
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Friendly staff especially Kaito who invited me to play 5 a side Futsal with him and other locals. As a Futsal player it’s always a joy to be able to play at locations you mever expect to play. I enjoyed cycling along Biwako as well. Getting to see...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • びわごち食堂
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

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

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