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Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

1.0 star property

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A beach with a mountain in the background and a rainbow in the sky.
Coffee shop
Lake
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table, a chair, and a television in a corner.
A building with a beach view, a small porch, and a sign indicating it is a coffee shop.

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, Biwako Valley Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪14 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

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-style Villa

Japanese-style Villa

  • Beach view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese-style Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Futon

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Otsu

At Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA you'll be within steps of Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. Highlights at this beach hostel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a television in a common area. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .With a stay at this Otsu hostel, you'll be 32.8 km (20.4 mi) from Kyoto University.
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What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ogoto Onsen - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 44 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 48 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪バーガーキング (Burger King) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪麺屋こころ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪スガキヤ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪四季三食 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

As a guest of Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a television in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Otsu hostel.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fans. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Youth Hostel Wanihama seinen kaikan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

Yep, Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

The closest beach to Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA is Manohama Beach (3.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

No, Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Hui en

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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