Beach GYPSY TAKASHIMA

Beach GYPSY TAKASHIMA is a hostel in Katsuno, Shiga, with a family-friendly restaurant, free parking and free WiFi. A shared kitchen, a lounge and a terrace are available to guests, and check-in runs from 15:00. The property sits in the town of Katsuno, with Ōmi-Takashima Station about 600 m away.

Location
Katsuno lies in Shiga Prefecture, on the western shore of Lake Biwa, and the hostel stands in the town itself. The nearest rail link, Ōmi-Takashima Station, is roughly 600 m from the door, which makes arrivals and day trips along the lake simple. Inariyama Kofun, a burial mound, lies about 2 km away, and Adogawa Station is around 3.4 km from the property. Further out, Kita-Komatsu Station sits at about 6.2 km and Shin-Asahi Station at about 6.7 km. Roadside station Toju-no-sato Adogawa, roughly 3.6 km away, and Roadside station Shin-Asahi Fusha-mura, about 7.7 km off, are both within easy reach.

Rooms
All rooms come with air conditioning, electric blankets, linens and a washing machine, and each has access to a shared bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Several units feature tatami flooring, a dressing room, a desk, a refrigerator and a microwave. Futon bedding is standard, and the setting suits couples, families and small groups.

Facilities
The restaurant serves Asian and European dishes, including local specialties and warm meals, with American, buffet, Italian and vegetarian breakfast options. Guests share a kitchen with coffee machine, microwave and refrigerator, plus a lounge and TV area, a garden and outdoor furniture. Bicycles can be rented, and bike parking, a tour desk and free bicycle use are provided. Hiking and cycling are possible nearby, and canoeing is available off-site for a charge. The hostel is smoke-free with a designated smoking area, and check-out is from 05:00.