| Michigan Cruise | No Reservations Required | Meals at the on-board restaurants do require reservations, by 12:00 noon of the day before the cruise. |
| Chikubushima Cruise | If there are too many passengers for a single cruise, some passengers may be asked to wait until the following cruise. | |
| Biwako Tour of Islands | Reservations Required | Reservations are required, by 12:00 noon of the day before the cruise. |
| Other Seasonal Cruises | Seasonal cruises, such as cherry blossom-viewing or snow-viewing cruises, require reservations by the day before the cruise. | |
| Note: For all cruises, reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. | ||
| Adults | No senior discounts available. | |
| Children | Elementary school |
Children 5 and under: 1 free fare per adult fare. Any additional children 5 and under require 1 additional child fare (total). |
| Pre-payment by Bank Transfer | Day-of Cash Payment | Credit Card (China UnionPay, JCB, Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, MasterCard, Visa) |
Electronic Money (PiTaPa, ICOCA, Edy) |
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| Michigan Cruise | ○ | ○ | ○ | △
Only ICOCA is accepted. |
| Chikubushima Cruise | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Biwako Tour of Islands | ○ | ○ | ○ | △
Only ICOCA is accepted. |
| Other Seasonal Cruises | ○ | ○ | △
Varies by Cruise |
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Varies by Cruise |
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* Please contact the Biwako Cruise Reservations Center for details if pre-paying by bank transfer. * Discounted fares on all cruises require cash payment. |
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| Group Discount | 10% discount per passenger for groups of 15 or more. |
| Discounts for People with Disabilities |
Class 1 disability: Half-price fare both for passenger with disability and for caregiver. Class 2 disability: Half-price fare for passenger with disability. Please show your disability ID at the ticket window. |
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* Discounts also available to certain cardholders, for overnight guests of certain resort facilities and hotels, and more. For details about discount plans, please contact these facilities directly. * Discounts cannot be combined. |
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| 2 Days before Cruise | 1 Day before Cruise | Same Day | |
| Individuals | 10% of Cruise Fare | 50% of Cruise Fare | 100% of Cruise Fare |
| 20% of Price of Meal | 50% of Price of Meal | 100% of Price of Meal |
| 2 Days to 1 Month before Cruise | 1 Day before Cruise | Same Day | |
| Groups (15 or more) | 20% of Cruise Fare | 50% of Cruise Fare | 100% of Cruise Fare |
| 20% of Price of Meal | 50% of Price of Meal | 100% of Price of Meal |
For “Gurutto Biwako,” the cruise tour for Lake Biwa and its islands, a cancellation fee will be required if you cancel 3 days prior to the boarding date (cancellation made within 2-3 days will incur a 20% fare).
| Michigan Cruise | × | In addition to the on-board restaurants, a shop and café are available. |
| Chikubushima Cruise | ○ | |
| Biwako Tour of Islands | △ | Bringing alcohol onto cruise ships is prohibited. |
| Other Seasonal Cruises | △ | Varies by cruise. Please contact us for details. |
| Michigan Cruise | ○ |
Wheelchair access available 1F―3F. ・1 elevator available (dimensions: W60cm x D 130cm) 4F Skydeck accessible by stairs only. 1 barrier-free toilet available aboard the Michigan. 2 barrier-free toilets available at the Otsu Port waiting room. |
| Chikubushima Cruise | △ |
Boat still not barrier-free. However, if a wheelchair user can walk with assistance from a caregiver, he or she may board the cruise (staff members can help when boarding). (Stairs on Chikubushima are not wheelchair-accessible.) ・1 barrier-free toilet available at the Nagahama Port waiting room. ・No barrier-free toilets available at Imazu Port. |
| Biwako Tour of Islands | △ |
Boat still not barrier-free.However, if a wheelchair user can walk with assistance from a caregiver, he or she may board the cruise (staff members can help when boarding). (Stairs on Chikubushima and Takeshima are not wheelchair-accessible.) |
| Other Seasonal Cruises | △ | Varies by cruise and vessel. Please contact us for details. |
| Michigan Cruise | × |
Bicycles may not be brought aboard. |
| Chikubushima Cruise | △ |
Bicycles must be packed in bicycle bags (handled as freight; extra fee required). Bicycles may be prohibited on cruises with many passengers. |
| Biwako Tour of Islands | × |
Bringing bicycles onto cruise ships is prohibited |
| Other Seasonal Cruises | △ | Varies by cruise. Please contact us for details. |
Pets may not be brought aboard (with the exceptions of guide dogs and service dogs; please contact us beforehand)
Cruises operate during rainy weather, but may be modified or cancelled during storms with strong winds and high waves.