Biwako Cruise

CHIKUBUSHIMA CRUISE

Chikubushima has long been known as the island where the gods live. Even today, many visitors come to
experience the mystical energy of this island.

Operating hours and fares until March 31st, 2024 ⇒ Click here.

Biwako Traverse Route
(from either Imazu Port or Nagahama Port)

Fares

  • Adult ¥3,200
  • Children ¥1,600 *2

  • The rate includes 10% consumption tax.

Contact & reservation

Contact the Nagahama Office or Imazu sales office.

Chikubushima Cruise map

1. Imazu Port → Chikubushima sightseeing → Nagahama Port

Operating daily: April 1st―December 1st, 2024; March 9th―March 31st, 2025

Cruise Dep.
Imazu Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Nagahama Port
9:30 9:55 60min. 10:55 11:30
10:45 11:10 70min. 12:20 12:55
12:00 12:25 80min. 13:45 14:20
13:10 13:35 95min. 15:10 15:45
14:20 14:45 105min. 16:30 17:05

2. Nagahama Port→Chikubushima sightseeing→Imazu Port

Operating daily: April 1st―December 1st, 2024; March 9th―March 31st, 2025
* Cruise Service No. 5 operates daily from April 27th to December 1st

Cruise Dep.
Nagahama Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Imazu Port
8:50 9:25 110min. 11:15 11:45
10:15 10:50 100min. 12:30 13:00
11:40 12:15 85min. 13:40 14:10
13:05 13:40 70min. 14:50 15:20
⑤※ 14:30 15:05 50min. 15:55 16:25
  • *1Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% group discount.
  • *2For children 5 and under, 1 free fare is included with each adult fare (if accompanying 2 children 5 and under, 1 child fare is required). However, this system does not apply for groups of 15 or more.
  • *3Changes to scheduled departure and/or arrival times may also be caused by large numbers of passengers, privately chartered cruises, strong winds or rain, etc.
  • ※ If visiting after arriving on Chikubu Island, 600 JPY for adults and 300 JPY for children is required.
Biwako Kisen
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