J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

With a stay at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel in Otsu (Kitahira), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 7 minutes from Biwako Valley Ski Resort. This hostel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Shirahige Shrine 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.

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel is in Otsu, and its property type is Hostel/Backpacker accommodation. It is one of 41 stays in Otsu that can be booked on Ondastay (English property list of Thursday, October 1, 2026). 2 of them have the property type Hostel/Backpacker accommodation. By number of guest reviews, it ranks #15 of the 41 stays in Otsu. 2 other stays in Otsu are within 1 km of it in a straight line.

• The property takes payment on site in Japanese Yen (JPY).
• The seller is ONDA Inc., and the payment is processed by Toss Payments.
• The total (taxes and service fees included), fees paid on site, who sells the stay and the cancellation terms are set out in the Terms of service.

• Barbecue grill(s)
• Coffee/tea in common areas
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Laundry facilities
• Garden
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Free WiFi
• Number of restaurants· 1
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Free self parking
• Luggage storage
• Terrace
• Shared microwave
• Shared refrigerator
• Vending machine
• Uncovered parking
• Fishing nearby
• Handrails in stairways
• Well-lit path to entrance

Check-in

3:00 PM – 9:00 PMMinimum check-in age 18

• 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 and a smoke detector

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 within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-out

12:00 PM

Optional extras

• Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know before you go

• 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.

Accepted at the property

American Express · Diners Club · JCB International · Mastercard · Visa · Cash · UnionPay · Debit cards not accepted

Languages spoken

Japanese · English · Spanish

Pets

Pets not allowed