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Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

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A beach with a mountain in the background and a rainbow in the sky.
A building with a beach view, a small porch, and a sign indicating it is a coffee shop.
A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves with bottles, and a menu board.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table, a chair, and a television in a corner.
A view of a lake with mountains in the background, a paved area in the foreground, and trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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403 Waniminamihama, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0523
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room

A room with a tatami mat floor, a low wooden table, a desk with a computer, and a large shoji screen window.

Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a TV, and a wardrobe with sliding doors.

Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-style Villa

A room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Japanese-style Villa

  • Beach view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Futon

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Located in Waniminamihama, Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA is next to Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. This 2-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free self parking, and a microwave in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 43 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 44 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 50 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 54 min drive - 25.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 16 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド びわ湖大橋店 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ラーメン与七 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪麺屋こころ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪四季三食 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a TV in a common area, a garden, and a vending machine.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs. Fans are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Youth Hostel Wanihama seinen kaikan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

This hostel is situated in Waniminamihama within a 10-minute walk of Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. You'll also find Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Ukimido within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA feature a casino on the premises?

No, Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge plus some rooms include a beach view and a separate bathtub and shower.

Are there hot tubs at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

No, there aren't any rooms at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA that offer a balcony.

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Séléna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très sympatique. La chambre avait tout ce qu'il fallait. Nous avons profité du lac et des activités offertes à distance de vélo ( le jardin botanique aquatique Kusatsu). Beau, bon, confortable, accueillant. Ma mère et moi avons adoré notre passage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hui en

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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