Chikubushima Island Cruise | Lake Biwa, Shiga

Name: Chikubushima Island Cruise | Lake Biwa, Shiga
Price: 2758 AUD
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Chikubushima Island (竹生島)

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Nearest Tour Date | Sat, 28 Dec 2024

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What You'll Experience

Visit "Chikubushima Island '' which is known as a spiritual place located in Lake Biwa. Many tourists from Japan and abroad are attracted to this place every year. Take a boat from Nagahama or Imazu. Get a glimpse of the cultural highlights such as the Kara-mon of Hogonji Temple and the Tsukubusuma Shrine. Stroll around the island and discover the spiritual island that has long been worshipped.

You can enjoy cruising which takes about 30 minutes to Chikubushima Island while enjoying the magnificent view of Lake Biwa.

Chikubushima Island, which has long been worshipped as an island where the gods reside, has many spiritual places!

This cruise is full of highlights, such as the Kara-mon (Chinese Gate) of Hogonji Temple which is designated as the national treasure, the main shrine of Tsukubusuma Shrine, and the Boat Passageway (Funa-roka) of Hogonji Temple, which is an important cultural asset.

— What You Can Expect —

Located in the northern part of Lake Biwa, Chikubushima Island has been worshipped by a lot of locals and people abroad.

Enjoy a 30-minute relaxing cruise to Chikubushima Island while marvelling at the magnificent view of Lake Biwa. Soak in its natural beauty where you can see monolith rock and sheer cliffs that made up the island. The island is covered with lush vegetation, which changes with the seasons.

You can take the boat ride either from Nagahama (the east side of Lake Biwa) or Imazu (the west side of Lake Biwa).

Indulge with all the cultural highlights, such as the Kara-mon (Chinese Gate) of Hogonji Temple which is designated as the national treasure, the main shrine of Tsukubusuma Shrine, and the Boat Passageway (Funa-roka) of Hogonji Temple, which is an important cultural asset.

Embrace the spiritual atmosphere as Chikubushima Island has long been regarded as an island of the gods’ residence. Be amazed by the Daruma dolls of Benten, each with a different face wishing for happiness, and the Kawara (tile)-throwing at the Ryujinhaisho, where it is said that your wish will come true if your Kawara passes through the torii gate.

— Cruise Introduction —

Departure / Arrival Port: Nagahama Port and Imazu Port

Meeting time: 20 minutes before departure

Boarding time: 10 minutes before departure

Duration:
- Nagahama route: Approx. 2 hours and 40 minutes (outbound: approx. 35 minutes, stay on Chikubushima Island: approx. 90 minutes, return: approx. 35 minutes)
- Imazu route: Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes (outbound: 25 minutes, stay on Chikubushima Island: approx. 80 minutes, return: approx. 30 minutes)
- *The time spent on Chikubushima Island varies depending on the cruise. Please check the timetable on the official website for details.

Visit Chikubushima Island that has long been worshipped since ancient times

Appreciate the natural beauty of the island where the covering trees show various expressions in each season

Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the stone steps on the island are steep! Once you climb the stone steps, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of Lake Biwa!