Chikubushima Island

An island two kilometers in circumference located in the northern part of Lake Biwa. The island is the location of the Hogon-ji Temple, counted as one of Japan’s “Three Great Benten Shrines” alongside Itsukushima and Enoshima, in addition to being the 30th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Chikubushima Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto, also stands on the island. The Hogon-ji’s large karamon gate, said to be the last extant piece of the original Osaka Castle; and Chikubushima Shrine’s main shrine building, transported here from Fushimi-Momoyama Castle, are both designated National Treasures.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Nagahamashi Hayazakichou Takeyoshima Map
Area: Kohoku / Nagahama Area
Hours: 9:30-16:30 (Based on sightseeing boat service hours)
Fees: [Island entrance fee] Adults600yen, Children300yen
Parking Lot: Available (around 30-100 spaces depending on the port)
※Available at each port of Nagahama, Hikone and Imazu
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * Pets are allowed when boarding from Omi Marine (Hikone Port)
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not possible * Yes when boarding from Omi Marine (Hikone Port)