Shiga Chikubu Island Cruise Nagahama Route Ticket

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Chikubu Island Cruise Nagahama Route Ticket

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Overview

Experience History, Culture, and Scenic Beauty in One Journey.

Set sail on a 30-minute cruise to Chikubu Island, a sacred destination steeped in history and tradition. Explore cultural landmarks, historic treasures, and the stunning scenery of Lake Biwa. Enhance your journey with a visit to the picturesque towns of Nagahama and Imazu.

Why this cruise?

• Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute journey with stunning views of Lake Biwa
• Visit Chikubu Island, believed to be home to divine powers since ancient times
• Admire the Karamon Gate of Hogon-ji Temple, the Tsukubusuma Shrine, and the unique Hogon-ji Temple Funa Corridor
• Explore Nagahama’s retro-modern charm and Imazu’s iconic landmarks, such as Shirahige Shrine and Metasequoia trees
• Depart from Kosai or Koto and enjoy seamless sightseeing in the area

[Cruise schedule]

Regular season

• Operating daily: Apr 1~Jul 18, 2025 / Dec 27, 2025~Jan 4, 2026 / Mar 8~31, 2026
• Operating weekdays: Jul 22~Dec 7, 2025
• 2:30pm cruise excluded during Nov 25, 2025~Jan 4, 2026.

Dep. Nagahama Port	Arr. Chikubushima Island	Time for shore excursion	Dep. Chikubushima Island	Arr. Nagahama Port
8:50am	9:25am	90min.	10:55am	11:30am
10:15am	10:50am	90min.	12:20pm	12:55pm
11:40am	12:15pm	90min.	1:45pm	2:20pm
1:05pm	1:40pm	90min.	3:10pm	3:45pm
2:30pm	3:05pm	85min.	4:30pm	5:05pm

Busy season

• Operating on Sat, Sun and national holidays only: Apr 26 ~ May 6, 2025 / Jul 19 ~ Dec 7, 2025
• Operating daily: Aug 9 ~ 17, 2025

• 2:30pm cruise excluded during Nov 29~30, 2025 and Dec 6~7, 2025.

Dep. Nagahama Port	Arr. Chikubushima Island	Time for shore excursion	Dep. Chikubushima Island	Arr. Nagahama Port
8:50am	9:25am	90min.	10:55am	11:30am
9:30am	10:05am	90min.	11:35am	12:10pm
10:15am	10:50am	90min.	12:20pm	12:55pm
10:55am	11:30am	90min.	1:00pm	1:35pm
11:40am	12:15pm	90min.	1:45pm	2:20pm
12:20pm	12:55pm	90min.	2:25pm	3:00pm
1:05pm	1:40pm	90min.	3:10pm	3:45pm
2:30pm	3:05pm	85min.	4:30pm	5:05pm

 

Winter cruise
Operating daily: Dec 8 ~ 26, 2025 / Jan 5 ~ Mar 6, 2026

Dep. Nagahama Port	Arr. Chikubushima Island	Time for shore excursion	Dep. Chikubushima Island	Arr. Nagahama Port
10:15am	10:50am	90min.	12:20pm	12:55pm
1:05pm	1:40pm	90min.	3:10pm	3:45pm

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