GYPSY TAKASHIMA
GYPSY TAKASHIMA
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: GYPSY TAKASHIMA in Takashima offers a hostel with air-conditioning, tatami floors, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and slippers, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, terrace, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Located 56 mi from Itami Airport, the hostel is near Sanzen-in Temple (21 mi), Mount Hiei (27 mi), and Heian Shrine (30 mi). Hiking and cycling activities are available. Guest Favorites: Visitors appreciate the bike/bicycle, location, and friendly host.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Steele
Canada“Vibes of the accomodation were fantastic, fellow guests were very chatty and there was lots of games to play. We used the provided bicycles to ride to a restaurant one night, bikes are in great condition. Got a chance to meet the owner, he is very...” 
Gabriel
France“The house is cute and the common space is great! They allowed us to enter before check in time and there were bycicles.”- Sukma
Japan“It was a cozy place that has everything you need. It's about a 10minute walk (straight flat road) from the station and we had the big room with 5 beds for the two of us. Everything was pretty clean and everyone we met were really nice and friendly.” - 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.”
Area info
Amenities of GYPSY TAKASHIMAGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Walk-in closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesGYPSY TAKASHIMA takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform GYPSY TAKASHIMA of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
