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.

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- Cruise Introduction -

• Departure and arrival points: Nagahama Port and Imazu Port
• Meeting time: 20 minutes before departure
• Boarding time: 10 minutes before departure
• Travel time:
  
  Nagahama route: Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes (approximately 35 minutes
  outbound, approximately 90 minutes stay on Chikubushima, approximately 35
  minutes return)
  
  Imazu route: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (25 minutes outbound,
  approximately 80 minutes stay in Takebu, approximately 30 minutes return)
  
  *The duration of stay on Chikubushima varies depending on the flight. For details, Please check the timetable on the official website .

- Spot introduction -

• Chikubushima Island, located in the northern part of Lake Biwa, has been said to be the home of gods since ancient times and has attracted the faith of many people.
  
  The entire island is made up of a single rock, and the sheer cliffs seen from
  the boat are a sight to behold. The lush trees that cover the island show off
  different faces throughout the seasons.
  
  You can feel the history of the island from sites such as Hogon-ji Temple, one
  of Japan's three major Benzaiten temples, Karamon Gate, which is said to have
  been built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and moved from Osaka Castle, and
  Tsukubusuma Shrine, whose main hall is a national treasure, and the entire
  island is enveloped in a mystical atmosphere.
  
  It is also popular as a power spot, with attractions such as the Daruma dolls
  of Benten, each with a different face, and the tile throwing at the Ryujin
  Worship Site, where it is said that if you throw a tile and it goes through
  the torii gate, your wish will come true.