✓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.

–No space to store luggage in the dorm except inside of the bunk, which is unhygienic. –Towels aren't provided, you need to have ¥100 in coins to rent one. –Awkward vibe for a hostel. Seems to be mostly staffed by (unenthusiastic) white backpackers. –You need to keep pressing the button every 5 seconds to keep the water flowing in the showers. –Not the cleanest, especially the floors.

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

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.

Of course you can expect snoring from other guests when sharing a room with them. But valie for money wise i think it was worth it

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.

It was a bit expensive I think for the location which is very rural. Not much to do around this area. We knew this beforehand and came to mostly chill. Also might be too many volunteers in this hostel, so many times a day someone is cleaning next to you haha..

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

The location is a bit off the road, to walk about 20 minutes from teain station. No shops around, but they do scheduled transport for shopping for guests.

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.

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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!

The location is a bit further from the train stop (18 minutes walk) which is okay. For most sightseeing things you'll have to hop on the train or rent a bike. There are no supermarkets, but there are two convenience stores nearby and some food available for purchase at the hostel. The hostel is a bit older, so you'll hear some noise from other floors.

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.

The facilities are being repaired so there are things like roof is leaking etc. but it didn't bother me that much.

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!😊

The distance from the train station to the guesthouse is a bit far for those on foot. It is not recommended to arrive too late because there is no street lighting along the way.

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.

It's a bit of a distance from the station, like about 15-20 minute walk, but you can contact them in advance to schedule a pick up.