Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA
403 Waniminamihama, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0523
Overview
About this property
With a stay at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA in Otsu (Waniminamihama), you'll be steps from Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. This beach hostel is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Kyoto University and 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Kyoto International Conference Centre.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
At a glance
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA 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.
Booking on Ondastay
- 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.
Room types
| Room | Size | Guests | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Room | 13.2 m² | Sleeps 2 | 2 Twin Beds |
| Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View | — | Sleeps 4 | 4 Twin Futons |
| Japanese-style Villa | 24 m² | Sleeps 5 | 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons |
| Japanese-style Room | 22 m² | Sleeps 4 | 3 Twin Beds or 1 Twin Futon |
| Economy Single Room | — | Sleeps 1 | 1 Twin Bed |
Amenities
- Television in common areas
- Garden
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Snowboarding nearby
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Free self parking
- Number of bars/lounges· 1
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Vending machine
- Distance from property (meters)· 0
- Lot hours - 24 hours
- Walkway to water
Location
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Good to know
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMMinimum check-in age 18
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a 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
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. - Check-out
- 10:00 AM
- Optional extras
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
- Know before you go
- Children 2 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.
- Accepted at the property
- JCB International · Mastercard · Visa · Debit cards not accepted
- Languages spoken
- Japanese · English
- Pets
- Pets not allowed · Service animals are allowed