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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 8:50 | 9:25 | 90min. | 10:55 | 11:30 |
| ② | 10:15 | 10:50 | 90min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ③ | 11:40 | 12:15 | 90min. | 13:45 | 14:20 |
| ④ | 13:05 | 13:40 | 90min. | 15:10 | 15:45 |
| ⑤ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 8:50 | 9:25 | 90min. | 10:55 | 11:30 |
| ② | 9:30 | 10:05 | 90min. | 11:35 | 12:10 |
| ③ | 10:15 | 10:50 | 90min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ④ | 10:55 | 11:30 | 90min. | 13:00 |
13:35 |
| ⑤ | 11:40 | 12:15 | 90min. | 13:45 | 14:20 |
| ⑥ | 12:20 | 12:55 | 90min. | 14:25 | 15:00 |
| ⑦ | 13:05 | 13:40 | 90min. | 15:10 | 15:45 |
| ⑧ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ① | 10:15 | 10:50 | 90min. | 12:20 | 12:55 |
| ② | 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.
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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