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.
Biwako Traverse Route
(from either Imazu Port or Nagahama Port)
Fares
- Adult ¥3,400
- Children ¥1,700 *2
- The rate includes 10% consumption tax.
Contact & reservation
Contact the Nagahama Office or Imazu sales office.
1. Imazu Port → Chikubushima sightseeing → Nagahama Port
Operating daily: April 1st - December 7th, 2025. December 27th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026; March 8th, 2026 - March 31st, 2026.
* Cruise Service No. 5 operates daily from April 26th - November 24th, 2025;
| 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: April 1st - December 7th, 2025. December 27th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026; March 8th, 2026 - March 31st, 2026.
* Cruise Service No. 5 operates daily from April 26th - November 24th, 2025.
| 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.
- *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 Co., Ltd
5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan 520-0047
［Reservations Center］
TEL ＋81-77-524-5000
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