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.
Biwako Traverse Route
(from either Imazu Port or Nagahama Port)
Fares
- Adult ¥3,600
- Children ¥1,800 *2
- The rate includes 10% consumption tax.
Contact & reservation
Contact the Nagahama Port Office or Imazu Port Office.
1. Imazu Port → Chikubushima sightseeing → Nagahama Port
Operating daily: Apr 1, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026; Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027; Mar 7, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027.*3
* Cruise Service No. 5 operates daily Apr 25,2026 - Nov 23,2026.
| Cruise | Dep. Imazu Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Nagahama Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 9:30 | 9:55 | 60min. | 10:55 | 11:30 |
| ② | 10:45 | 11:10 | 70min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ③ | 12:00 | 12:25 | 80min. | 13:45 | 14:20 |
| ④ | 13:10 | 13:35 | 95min. | 15:10 | 15:45 |
| ⑤※ | 14:20 | 14:45 | 105min. | 16:30 | 17:05 |
2. Nagahama Port→Chikubushima sightseeing→Imazu Port
Operating daily: Apr 1, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026; Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027; Mar 7, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027.
* Cruise Service No. 5 operates daily Apr 25,2026 - Nov 23,2026.
| Cruise | Dep. Nagahama Port |
Arr. Chikubushima Island |
Time for shore excursion |
Dep. Chikubushima Island |
Arr. Imazu Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 8:50 | 9:25 | 110min. | 11:15 | 11:45 |
| ② | 10:15 | 10:50 | 100min. | 12:30 | 13:00 |
| ③ | 11:40 | 12:15 | 85min. | 13:40 | 14:10 |
| ④ | 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.
- *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.)
- *4Changes 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 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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