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, 2024 ⇒ Click here.

Imazu Route
(Imazu Port ←→ Chikubushima Port — round trip)

Fares (round trip)

  • Adult ¥3,000
  • Children ¥1,500 *2

  • The rate includes 10% consumption tax.

Contact & reservation

Imazu Sales office  TEL.0740-22-1747  FAX.0740-22-3559

Chikubushima Port map

Operating daily: April 1st―December 1st, 2024
December 28th, 2024―January 5th, 2025
March 9th―March 31st, 2025
* Cruise Service No. 5 daily flights only from April 27th to December 1st, 2024 and December 28th to January 5th, 2025

Cruise No. Dep.
Imazu Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Imazu Port
9:30 9:55 80min. 11:15 11:45
10:45 11:10 80min. 12:30 13:00
12:00 12:25 75min. 13:40 14:10
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 7th―22nd, 2024; January 6th―March 2nd, 2025

Cruise Dep.
Imazu Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Imazu Port
10:45 11:10 80min. 12:30 13:00
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.
Access for Imazu Port
Biwako Kisen
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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