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.

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

Fares (round trip)

  • Adult ¥3,200
  • Children ¥1,600 *2

  • The rate includes 10% consumption tax.

Contact & reservation

Nagahama Office  TEL.0749-62-3390  FAX.0749-65-0735

Chikubushima Port map

Usual season Cruise

Operating daily: April 1st–July 14th, 2023,
Operating weekdays: July 18th-December 1st, 2023,
Operating daily: December 30th–January 3rd, 2024; March 10th–March 31st, 2024

Cruise Dep.
Nagahama Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Nagahama Port
8:50 9:25 90min. 10:55 11:30
10:15 10:50 90min. 12:20 12:55
11:40 12:15 90min. 13:45 14:20
13:05 13:40 90min. 15:10 15:45
14:30 15:05 85min. 16:30 17:05

Busy season Cruise

Operating daily: April 1st–July 14th, 2023
Operating on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only: July 15th–December 3rd, 2023
Operating daily: August 11th–August 15th, 2023

Cruise Dep.
Nagahama Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Nagahama Port
8:50 9:25 90min. 10:55 11:30
9:30 10:05 90min. 11:35 12:10
10:15 10:50 90min. 12:20 12:55
10:55 11:30 90min. 13:00

13:35

11:40 12:15 90min. 13:45 14:20
12:20 12:55 90min. 14:25 15:00
13:05 13:40 90min. 15:10 15:45
14:30 15:05 85min. 16:30 17:05

Winter Cruise

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

Cruise Dep.
Nagahama Port
Arr.
Chikubushima Island
Time for shore
excursion
Dep.
Chikubushima Island
Arr.
Nagahama Port
10:15 10:50 90min. 12:20 12:55
13:05 13:40 90min. 15:10 15:45
  • *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 Nagahama 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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