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.
For information until March 31, 2025, click here.
Operating hours and fares until March 31st, 2025 ⇒ Click here.
Imazu Route
(Imazu Port ←→ Chikubushima Port — round trip)
Fares (round trip)
- Adult ¥3,200
- Children ¥1,600 *2
- The rate includes 10% consumption tax.
Contact & reservation
Imazu Sales office TEL.0740-22-1747
Operating daily: April 1st - December 7th, 2025
December 27th, 2025 - January 4th,
2026
March 8th - March 31st, 2026
* Cruise Service No.5 operates daily from April 26th - December 7th, 2025. December 27th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026.
| Cruise No. | Dep. Imazu Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Imazu Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 9:30 | 9:55 | 80min. | 11:15 | 11:45 |
| ② | 10:45 | 11:10 | 80min. | 12:30 | 13:00 |
| ③ | 12:00 | 12:25 | 75min. | 13:40 | 14:10 |
| ④ | 13:10 | 13:35 | 75min. | 14:50 | 15:20 |
| ⑤※ | 14:20 | 14:45 | 70min. | 15:55 | 16:25 |
Winter Cruise
Operating on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only: December 8th - 26th, 2025; January 5th - March 1st, 2026.
| Cruise | Dep. Imazu Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Imazu Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 10:45 | 11:10 | 80min. | 12:30 | 13:00 |
| ② | 13:10 | 13:35 | 75min. | 14:50 | 15:20 |
Schedule may change if “Oisade” fishing is held.
- *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.
- ※ If visiting after arriving on Chikubu Island, 600 JPY for adults and 300 JPY for children is required.
Biwako Kisen Co., Ltd
5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan 520-0047
［Reservations Center］
TEL ＋81-77-524-5000
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