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.
Imazu Route
(Imazu Port ←→ Chikubushima Port — round trip)
Fares (round trip)
- Adult ¥3,400
- Children ¥1,700 *2
- The rate includes 10% consumption tax.
Contact & reservation
Imazu Port Office TEL.0740-22-1747
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 - Dec 6,2026; Dec 26,2026 - Jan 3,2027.
| 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: Dec 7 - 25, 2026; Jan 4 - Feb 28, 2027.
| 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.
- *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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