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Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA

1.0 star property
Beach hostel near Lake Biwa

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Front of property
Lake
Bar (on property)
Coffee shop
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Place, Biwako Valley Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese-style Quadruple Room

Japanese-style Quadruple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View

Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Villa

Japanese-style Villa

  • Beach view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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About the area

Otsu

Steps from the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Biwako Quasi-National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Biwa with a stay here. Manohama Beach and Kanda Shrine are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 41 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 42 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 46 min drive - 36.6 km

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
  • ‪麺屋こころ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪くら寿司 堅田店 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪四季三食 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA

Beach hostel near Lake Biwa
As a guest of Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a television in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, 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 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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Children 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

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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