J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse
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What Guests Say
✓I stayed in the female dorm, the bunks were spacious and equipped with a night light and a couple of hangers. ✓The location is convenient, 15 minutes on foot from the Omi Maiko station. (Can be scary in the dark, there's no street lighting.) ✓The common room is spacious and the kitchen is well-equiped. ✓There's a beach 5 minutes from the hostel. ✓Quiet and peaceful, near hiking trails. ✓Free onsen, I used it 3 times and had it all to myself every time. Protip: You need to do your shopping beforehand, there are no supermarkets or combinis nearby. There's a big grocery store right next to the Wani station.
Antonija
June 2025
Peaceful away from city area and place. I chose the bed with the view of the lake, and I highly enjoyed my stay. The kitchen and showers were always clean, even with the amount of guests using it. I caught the train 4 stops away to the closest supermarket and stocked up for the week, but also went on walks from the hostel and got lunch out. They also have food and supplies at reception to buy if only staying a few nights. I rented a SUP from place across the road, even in low season and had a lot of fun!!! Things to do around the area when it's sunny, when it's raining it's nice to sit inside the hostel as well
Sarah
November 2024
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 the the mountain ranges, beatuiful lake scenery and traditional Japanese housing. I also got a free fishing gear to rent to fish around Biwako.
Haqq
May 2025
This hostel has private rooms (Japanese style) which are very spacious, and the common area is amazing, very spacious, great kitchen with everything you need, and nice place to chill.
Noa
June 2025
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 toilets at each floor. Clean Near to the lake, fresh air and goud view
Yan
June 2025
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 ball around for a little bit, the awesome restaurant (had the chef special and it was unreal! ) really Happy for the couple that run J-Hoppers) Loved everything.
Gorgia
May 2025
The staff were super friendly and helpful and the guy owning the cafe downstairs plays really nicely the piano. The kitchen is beautiful and has a relaxed atmosphere, and I especially liked the Sento (Japanese bathing house). Oh and of course, the beach is almost in front of the hostel!
Karakoliou
October 2023
Perfect escape from the summer heat in Japan. Hiking in the mountains, swimming in the lake, relaxing in the hot bath after a long day, meeting interesting people in the cozy common cafe-like room, hopping on a bike they offer to rent - all great. In winter apparently there's also a ski resort nearby. Would love to come back.
Roman
September 2024
The accommodation was very good, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare your own food. There are food items for sale at reception. The hostess is very kind and offered to drive me to the train station after checking out!😊
Celso
January 2025
Amazing staff, they provided all the information during check in. Staff also helped bring me to the station as the guesthouse was a bit far. Rooms were clean. Segregated public baths, very clean showers and toilets.
Ariel
July 2025
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