J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse
ジェイホッパーズ琵琶湖ゲストハウス35°14′ N 135°57′ EHostel¥¥5,000, about CAD 45 or USD 32 (October 2026 rates)
J-Hoppers suits solo and budget riders on the west shore who want an indoor bike room and a proper floor pump, and every room shares the bathrooms.
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¥5,000a night
The guesthouse's booking page priced a Japanese-style single room with shared bathrooms at ¥5,000 for one guest on 2 December 2026, and a twin for two cost ¥8,000 that night. You pay in full at check-in, and parking from 14:00 to 17:00 on check-out day costs ¥1,000.
Guests
2 guests
You book and pay on the booking site's own secure checkout, and we never see your card.
- Check-in
- In from 15:00, out by 12:00
- Best for
- Solo riders, budget
- Baths
- Shared baths
- Cancellation
- Cancelling is free until reception closes 2 days before arrival, and after that you pay the first night in full, as you do for a no-show.
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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse
¥5,000 a night
J-Hoppers runs this guesthouse at Kita-Hira, which is about 15 minutes on foot from JR Omi-Maiko. It has mixed and women's dorms and private Japanese rooms. It is set up for riders: bikes sleep in an indoor bike room, and the hostel lends a Shimano Pro tool set and a floor pump with a gauge. Reception runs 10:00–14:00 and 15:00–21:00, and staff say they are not answering the phone, so message through the booking site. After checkout the car park is free until 14:00 and costs ¥1,000 until 17:00.
Highlights
- Indoor bike room with a Shimano Pro tool set
- Floor pump with a gauge
- Dorm beds and private rooms
The essentials
- Kind
- Hostel
- Price
- ¥
- Check-in
- 15:00, out by 12:00
- Website
- Official site
- Bikes
- Welcomes cyclists
- For riders
- Tools
- Baths
- Shared baths
- From
- ¥5,000 per room per night (2026), about CAD 45 or USD 32 (October 2026 rates)
- Prices
- The guesthouse's booking page priced a Japanese-style single room with shared bathrooms at ¥5,000 for one guest on 2 December 2026, and a twin for two cost ¥8,000 that night. You pay in full at check-in, and parking from 14:00 to 17:00 on check-out day costs ¥1,000.
- Amenities
- DormitoriesPrivate roomsIndoor bike parkingFloor pumpTool kitShared bathrooms
- Best for
- Solo ridersBudgetWest-shore overnight
- Bike storage
- Bikes go in an indoor bike room.
- Bike rental
- A guest review on the hostel's site mentions renting a bike here; the hostel publishes no rental terms.
Quick answers about J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouseよくある質問
How much does J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse cost?
Prices at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse start at ¥5,000 per room per night (2026), about CAD 45 or USD 32 (October 2026 rates).
What does J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse have?
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse lists dormitories, private rooms, indoor bike parking, floor pump, tool kit, shared bathrooms.
Who is J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse good for?
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse suits solo riders, budget, west-shore overnight.
Is J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse bike-friendly?
Yes. J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse welcomes cyclists. Storage: bikes go in an indoor bike room. A guest review on the hostel's site mentions renting a bike here; the hostel publishes no rental terms.
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