[Prepaid] Depart from Imazu port, Chikubu Island cruise
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ [Dedicated page for prepaid plan] Customers applying from this page are requested to pay in advance by credit card at the time of reservation. After the payment is completed, you can change or cancel your reservation by yourself (by 3:00 p.m. one day before the date of use). (Until 3:00 p.m. the day before the date of use) Customers who apply with various book discounts or have various discount coupons or membership cards, please apply from the following page. https://biwakokisen.book.ntmg.com/products/6f70674a-1852-5fad-a755-10d2c16ecd7a?lng=ja Please note that discounts cannot be applied on the day of use after payment has been completed. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Embark on an exciting journey from the Imazu Port on the western shore of Lake Biwa to the mystical power spot, Chikubu Island! It takes about 25 minutes one way from the Imazu Port to Chikubu Island Port. Cruise to Chikubu Island while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Lake Biwa! The Chikubu island, which has long been worshipped as an island where the gods reside, is full of sights such as the Karamon gate of Hogonji Temple, a national treasure, the main shrine of Tsukubusuma Shrine, and the boat corridor of Hogonji Temple, an important cultural asset. Feel the breeze on the deck, watch the sightseeing DVD on board to prepare for your trip, and enjoy a comfortable cruise time.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
2.3 hours
Adult (Junior High School age and over）
JPY 3,000
Elementary School Student (lunch included) (ages 12 & under)
JPY 1,500
Free infant (1infant free per 1adult) (ages 6 & under)
JPY 0
Paid infants (boarding fee) (ages 6 & under)
JPY 1,500
Highlights
Highlight #1
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Lake Biwa on a 30 minute relaxing cruise.
Highlight #2
Since ancient times, Chikubushima has been worshiped by people as an island where the Gods lived. Take a stroll on the mysterious island.
Highlight #3
Famous sightseeing spots on the west side of the lake, such as the Metasequoia(Dawn red-woods) tree-lined passageway and the Shirahige Shrine.
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
Boarding procedures
Please come to the ticket counter at the Imazu Port 20 minutes before departure. Boarding procedures are required. Boarding starts 10 minutes before departure. Weekends and holidays are very crowded, so please come with plenty of time to spare. Please present your e-ticket (smartphone screen) to the staff in charge at the ticket counter.
9:30
Departure
Departure to Chikubu Island from the Imazu Port will begin. Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the open deck or relax indoors for about 25 minutes on the cruise to Chikubu Island.
Arrival at Chikubu Island
On the island, there are Hogonji Temple, which enshrines Dai-Benzaiten, one of Japan’s three greatest Benzaiten (goddess), and Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine, which worships the Dragon God. Climb the 165 stone steps called “Prayer Stairs” leading to the Main Hall of Hogonji Temple as you encounter the sunlight filtering the trees on a beautiful sunny day. At the Main Hall, you can dedicate a wish written on paper into a Daruma doll. In addition, there are many sights of historical value, such as the Karamon Gate, which is a national treasure, and the Boat Corridor (Funa-roka), which has been designated as an important cultural property.
Free time at Chikubushima (75~80min)
<Hogonji Temple/ Main Hall> Dai Benzaiten, one of Japan’s three greatest Benzaiten(goddess), is enshrined as the principal object to worship in the Main Hall of Hogonji temple. Hogonji Temple is designated as the 30th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. You can dedicate a wish written on paper into a Daruma Doll. <A three-story Pagoda> The three-story Pagoda is said to have been destroyed by lightning in the early Edo period, and was restored in 2000 for the first time in about 350 years. Built based on ancient construction methods, it took 6 years to complete its current appearance. It is modeled after a Buddist stupa that holds the remains of Buddha. <National Treasure Hogonji Temple “Karamon Gate” and important Cultural Property “Kannondo”> The Karamon Gate, designated as a national treasure, is said to be a representative remnant of the gorgeous Momoyama-style Karamon Gate. Beautiful carvings of phoenixes, rabbits, pine trees and peonies, and vivid patterns of the ceiling still remain today. Inside the Karamon Gate, there is a Kannon-do Hall built in the Kamakura period that enshrines a Senju(Thousand-armed) Kannon Buddhist saint. The statue of Senju Kannon is considered a secret Buddha, and as a matter of principle, the door is to be opened every 60 years(therefore, not opened to public). Since 2013, the roofs of Karamon, Kannondo, and Funaroka have been completely replaced, repainted and lacquered, and decorated with gold-plated metal fittings. The project was completed in spring of 2020 and is in beautiful shape up until now. <Tsukubusuma Shrine(Chikubu Island Shrine)> In similarity to the Hogonji Temple, it enshrines Benzaiten, Ryujin (Dragon God), and Ubusunagami(God of Birth). At the end of the Main Shrine is the Ryujin Worship Place, where you can write your wishes on a set of two unglazed plates. You can pray for the wish to come true by throwing the pottery towards the entrance gate facing the lake.
Departing from Chikubu Island
Arrival at Imazu Port
Leaving the Chikubu Island behind, we will be departing for Imazu Port! It will take approximately 30 minutes to the Imazu Port. How was the magical and mysterious spot of Chikubu Island? Please continue to enjoy sightseeing around Lake Biwa.
Checkin Times / Locations
Chikubu Island Cruise (Imazu Port/Lake Biwa steamed ship>
Please come to the ticket window at the Imazu Port (30, Imazu-cho, Takashima City, Takashima) 20 minutes prior to departure. Boarding procedures are required. Please allow plenty of time for your visit, as it is very crowded on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. *Please call the Port of the Imazu TEL 0740-22-1747 for emergency contact on the day of departure. *Please check our website for information on the day's sailing status.
Plan Information
What's Included
- Boat fare
What's Not Included
- Chikubu Island admission fee : Please pay in cash at the ticket office located 50 meters from the Chikubu Island Port. Individual/Adult (Junior High School age and over) 600JPY, Child 300JPY
Restrictions
- This page is for Prepaid only. Customers who apply with book discounts or have discount coupons or membership cards, please apply from the following page. https://biwakokisen.book.ntmg.com/products/6f70674a-1852-5fad-a755-10d2c16ecd7a?lng=ja Please note that we will not be able to offer discounts after payment has been made.
- If you are late for boarding, the ticket is still valid for another cruise on the same day. However, please note that boarding may not be available at other times due to the crowd of that day.
- No smoking in any area on-board.
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes are recommended as there are many stoned stairs on the island.
Additional Info
- All seats on board are unreserved.
- Change or cancel of reservation can be done online through our website. (by 15:00 of the previous day)
- For a change or cancel of reservation after 15:00 of the previous day of the tour, please contact [Lake Biwa Kisen Nagahama Port] TEL 0749-62-3390.
- Refunds for cancellations vary from credit card company to credit card company. Depending on the date of cancellation and the timing of the credit card company's deadline, the amount may be deducted from your account once. In such cases, the credit card company will refund or offset the amount at a later date. Please contact your credit card company for the refund date and method.
- <Access & Parking Lot> https://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/access/imazu/
- <Payment on-site> Otsu Port, Imazu Port, Nagahama Port: JCB, VISA, AMEX, MASTER, NICOS, Diner’s Club, Union Pay, ICOCA, PITAPA, Edy Card, electronic money and QR payments (some exceptions) are available. In addition, transportation IC cards cannot be recharged at the counter, so please recharge in advance. Other Ports: Cash only. On-board Michigan: Cash + PayPay only.
- <Concerning the storage of personal belongings> You can leave your belongings in the storage room for a fee (400 yen). Please inquire at the counter.
- <Customers with infants> There are no Nursing Rooms at Imazu Port, Nagahama Port, Chikubushima Port, or on-board. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- <Customers on Wheelchairs> Imazu Port, Nagahama Port, Chikubushima Port, and on-board of the cruise are not barrier-free at the current time. You will have to get off the wheelchair temporarily prior to boarding; however, boarding is possible on the scheduled ship. Please consult with each Port in advance.
- <Bicycles on-board> https://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/news/39382/
- Free Wi-Fi available at Lake Biwa (Log-in required). There may be connection problems depending on the area.
Cancellation Policies
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1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
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