About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: GYPSY TAKASHIMA in Takashima offers a hostel experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a lounge. Guests can relax in the garden or terrace and enjoy the outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include a washing machine, hairdryer, coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave, shower, dressing room, and slippers. Local Attractions: Located 90 km from Itami Airport, the hostel is near Sanzen-in Temple (33 km), Ruriko-in Temple (40 km), and Mount Hiei (43 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling activities. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the bike/bicycle, location, and host.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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New Zealand“Super cozy accomodation, with a fully furnished kitchen and lounge area. It felt well lived in and like a home! It would be easy to stay there for a long time and the hostel owner was super helpful and provided heaps of information on the area and...” - Smith
Australia“Authentic Japanese guest house, beautiful neighbourhood surrounded by farms and mountains. The others guests were great. Bikes available to ride the short distance to the lake” - John
United Kingdom“Staff “light touch”, friendly and helpful. Good, homely feel, lots of things in shared kitchen, comfortable and relaxed shared living room. Located at end of street with fields beyond, very quiet. Easy walk from station.” 
Paul
France“Gypsy Takashima has a welcoming atmosphere, a warm interior design, is conveniently located, with easy access to Lake Biwa by bike and the South Takashima train station and Lawson konbini by bike or foot. Owner Katsu is a great person, and the...”- Derry
Japan“We had the place to ourselves. The owner said that he tries to keep the place so that guests can have the whole place to themselves. There is one long stay guest there and he helped us out with how everything works when the staff were not there....” - Ryan
Canada“The owner went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. He is so accommodating and helpful. He took us on a private sunrise kayak and bike tour which was so beautiful! It was very reasonbly priced. I highly recommend this accommodation.” - Hsiang
Taiwan“The environment is very comfort, offer everything you need, and the holder is so kind and helpful, I’ll choose here again if I came back to Takashima!” - Omilen
Spain“It's a nice place to stay the night when exploring the area.” - Kit
Hong Kong“I stayed in the camping/bunk bed style room and the bed was nice and comfortable. The shower, kitchen and lounge area were all very clean, with all the amenities that you would need. There is a projection screen and projector in the lounge area...” 
Rafal
Ireland“Fantastic place to stay and explore rural Japanese countryside. 15 min cycle to the famous Shirahige Jinja.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform GYPSY TAKASHIMA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
