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, 2023 ⇒ Click here.

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

Fares (round trip)

  • Adult ¥2,700
  • Children ¥1,400 *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 3rd, 2023
December 30th, 2023–January 3rd, 2024
March 10th–March 31st, 2024

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

* Cruise Service No. 5 will be in operation from April 29.

Winter Cruise

Operating on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only: December 4th–29th, 2023; January 4th–March 8th, 2024

Cruise Dep.
Imazu Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Imazu Port
10:40 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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