Book a cruise ticket to the little-known mysterious island of Chikubushima in advance and visit with ease! Chikubushima is a small island floating on Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. It is famous for its long history and beautiful natural scenery, and is visited by many locals and tourists. With this ticket, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Lake Biwa for about 30 minutes, and then get off the island and enjoy a leisurely walk!
The Mysterious Island of Chikubushima
Cruise Tickets
Chikubushima, located in the middle of Lake Biwa, has been known as an island with mystical powers since ancient times. Take a cruise to this place where you can enjoy magnificent natural scenery and historical cultural assets! The cruise departs from Nagahama Port and heads to Chikubushima, anchoring on the island for about 90 minutes. After sightseeing around the island for 90 minutes, the cruise returns to the place where you got off, making it a short but fulfilling way to see the island.
There are a total of 8 departures available, including 5 regular departures and 3 limited-time departures from 8:50 AM to 2:30 PM. Choose your desired date and boarding time and travel comfortably!
address :
Chikubushima Cruise Boarding Point
4-17 Minatocho, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0067, Japan
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Operating Schedule:
[Part 1] Departure from Nagahama Port 08:50 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 11:30
[Part 2] Departure from Nagahama Port 09:30 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 12:10 (limited season-long operation)
[Part 3] Departure from Nagahama Port 10:15 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 12:55
[Part 4] Departure from Nagahama Port 10:55 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 13:35 (limited season period)
[Part 5] Departure from Nagahama Port 11:40 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 14:20
[Part 6] Departure from Nagahama Port 12:20 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 15:00 (limited season period)
[Part 7] Departure from Nagahama Port 13:05 ~ 90-minute anchorage at Chikubushima ~ Arrival at Nagahama Port 15:45
[Part 8] Departure from Nagahama Port 14:30 ~ Anchoring at Chikubushima for 85 minutes ~ Arriving at Nagahama Port 17:05
* Please make sure to complete check-in at least 20 minutes before departure.
4-17 Minatocho, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0067, Japan