J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

If you are looking for a remote lake get away in northern Otsu this is ideal. This location suits the out door adventure types who want to be away from Otsu city. The lake was an amazing place to swim. What also would be a Great Lake side party atmosphere and relaxation with a group of friends. Amazing cleanliness despite the overall facility being quite old. However rooms and common room air conditioned which was a life saver in the hight of a Japanese summer. The Hostel is not located near any shops and not close to the train station so be prepared to do some serious walking or better rent a bike whilst you are there.

For the price you pay, it’s good value for money. Great facilities, right near the lake and if you’re in a dorm your area is relatively large compared to most hostels. Only let down was the really uncomfortable pillow provided and there tends to be lots of noisy children as they host soccer camps.

The hotel was conveniently located near the bicycle route. Also, it the lake was walking distance. (5min) The place was outdated and charged for most complementary items like towel and tool brush. There are not restaurants near the establishment so ensure to bring food. The hostel restaurant had only two options to pick from.

We booked this hostel because being so close to the lake and having access to the BBQs. Upon arrival we needed to take a 30 min train to the grocery store, bought supplies for the bbq. When coming back we saw the sign that it’s ¥1500 per person to use them. Rip off. We cooked upstairs for free. The room wasn’t very clean with many hairs. The onsen had many hairs. The staff were not friendly or welcoming. Very inconvenient place from the station with nothing close by. 30 min walk to the 7/11.

Met lovely people. Eric was amazing, taking me to the shop to buy groceries and stopping at beautiful shrines in the one go. Thank you!

Bit of a walk from the station (if you go at night it is VERY dark, but still safe!) but the scenery is beautiful

They have free drinks(tea, coffee...), clean shiny kitchen facilities, free Netflix or YouTube on big screen and lake view balcony..etc...I loved them all! It was nice and chill during my stay.

The room and restroom are clean.good service!thanks

Staffs are friendly and helpful. But the location is not convenient.

I'm was very lucky, because the hotel helping me when I was Booked wrong date from the Expedia app On 26/08/18, and then I have already paid to Expedia app. So I need to pay again for the night I stayed on 25/08/18.And I couldn't do a cancellation for myself,eventually the hotel promise will do it for me, and now I just want my refund back on the date 26/08/18.

清潔感と静けさ、安価、琵琶湖の景色も素敵でした ただ一度目は必要なものと持っていかなくても良いものが分からなくて迷いました

リフォームを最近実施したようで、内装は清潔で快適でした。 海外からの来訪者の会話が深夜まで聞こえ、寝つきが悪かったが、これは宿の責任では無いですが、チェックイン時により注意を促すと良いかと思います。

風のせいか？定期的にカタカタと音がして、眠れなかった。

駐車場や入口道路が夜間暗く、フットサルフェンスの仮設支柱が突き出ていて、危険だと感じました。

風でドアの音がガンガン鳴ってうるさかった

各国から来られた方が思い思いに過ごす宿泊施設で、面白かったです。場所柄、車で行くのがよいと後で思いました。

同じ部屋の人が夜中、部屋に入ったり、出たりでうるさくて中々眠れませんでした。 繁忙期にお安く休めたので仕方ないかと。 コインランドリーや大浴場は大変ありがたく、助かりました。

繁忙期なので仕方ないと思いますが、気になった点です。 □管理面／玄関口の履物、遊具類、□衛生面／流し台排水口のゴミ、分別ゴミ箱、ダスタ―、□マナ―面／話し声、足音、ドアー開閉、ソファでの仮眠、地べた座り

廃校になった学校。利用した宿泊施設で大きな風呂もあり快適でした。

A cute hostel with comfortable rooms and a good shared kitchen. The best thing that I wasn’t expecting was the hot bath!! It isn’t too far from Kyoto but there is very little to do in the area.. maybe more fun during high season? But if you’re looking to stay somewhere a bit out of town for good money this certainly is the place!!! Very homely and nice.