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, 2026 ⇒ Click here.
Nagahama Route
(Nagahama Port ←→ Chikubushima Port — round trip)
Fares (round trip)
- Adult ¥3,800
- Children ¥1,900 *2
- The rate includes 10% consumption tax.
Contact & reservation
Nagahama Port Office TEL.0749-62-3390
Usual season Cruise
Operating daily: Apr 1 - 24,2026.
Operating weekdays: Apr 27 - Aug 7,2026; Aug 17 – Dec 4,2026.
Operating daily: Dec 26,2026 – Jan 3,2027; Mar 6-31,2027. *3
* Cruise Service No. 5 Excluding flights From Nov 24 – Dec 6,2026; Dec 26,2026 – Jan 3,2027.
| Cruise | Dep. Nagahama Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Nagahama Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 8:50 | 9:25 | 90min. | 10:55 | 11:30 |
| ② | 10:15 | 10:50 | 90min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ③ | 11:40 | 12:15 | 90min. | 13:45 | 14:20 |
| ④ | 13:05 | 13:40 | 90min. | 15:10 | 15:45 |
| ⑤※ | 14:30 | 15:05 | 85min. | 16:30 | 17:05 |
Busy season Cruise
Operating on Saturdays,Sundays and national holidays only: Apr 25 – Dec 6,2026
Operating daily: Aug 8 – 16,2026
* Cruise Service No.8 Excluding flights from Nov 28 – 29,2026; Dec 5 – 6,2026.
| Cruise | Dep. Nagahama Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Nagahama Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 8:50 | 9:25 | 90min. | 10:55 | 11:30 |
| ② | 9:30 | 10:05 | 90min. | 11:35 | 12:10 |
| ③ | 10:15 | 10:50 | 90min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ④ | 10:55 | 11:30 | 90min. | 13:00 |
13:35 |
| ⑤ | 11:40 | 12:15 | 90min. | 13:45 | 14:20 |
| ⑥ | 12:20 | 12:55 | 90min. | 14:25 | 15:00 |
| ⑦ | 13:05 | 13:40 | 90min. | 15:10 | 15:45 |
| ⑧※ | 14:30 | 15:05 | 85min. | 16:30 | 17:05 |
Winter Cruise
Operating daily: Dec 7 – 25,2026; Jan 4,2027 – Mar 5,2027
| Cruise | Dep. Nagahama Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Nagahama Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 10:15 | 10:50 | 90min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ② | 13:05 | 13:40 | 90min. | 15:10 | 15:45 |
- *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.
- *3Due to a special tourism event on March 6, cruise schedules and itineraries are subject to change. (The Nagahama Route will operate on its normal timetable.)
- ※ If visiting on Chikubu Island ,an admission fee of 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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