J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse 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 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 kitchen, lakes, and bathroom comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant

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

Hana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Ideal for people traveling light! Be aware it is far from the station and far from the only combini in the city. The accomodation makes up for that by providing basic foods and necessities (incl. towel rental) for average supermarket prices. The...”
Yanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean hostel with good well-stocked kitchen and lovely beach nearby. We didn't swim but even sitting by the lake was really lovely and relaxing. Others have mentioned long walk from the station but we didn't find it too bad at all. It's well...”
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.”

Property surroundings

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 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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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