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A stone torii gate at the edge of a beach with the sea in the background. 1
A building with a sign that reads 'View Boat Rental' and a bicycle parked outside. 2
A signboard with Japanese text and a welcome message. 3
A station building with a sign reading 'Omi-Imazu Station' and a parked car in front. 4
A harbor with boats docked, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background. 5
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 1,511 and current price is RM 1,209 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Chikubushima, a peaceful island on Lake Biwa, during a four-hour visit that combines nature and spirituality. From Kyoto, you reach the port of Imazu to take the ferry to this beautiful island. Be amazed by the lush flora and visit the Buddhist temple Hogon-ji as well as the Shinto shrine Itsukusuma, while discovering the religious history of Japan. An unforgettable experience for lovers of culture and nature.

    Four-hour visit to Chikubushima Island, in the heart of Lake Biwa
    Easy access from Kyoto
    Discovery of local fauna and flora in a natural setting

    • Visit to historical sites: Hogon-ji temple and Itsukusuma shrine

Activity location

  • Chikubu Island Cruise (Imazu Port)
    • ３０
    • 520-1621, 高島市, 滋賀県, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Private half-day guided tour of Chikubushima

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
RM 877.91
RM 702.33 x 2 AdultsRM 1,404.66
Total
The previous price was RM 1,755.82 and current price is RM 1,404.66
20% off
Until Sat, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round trip ferry from Imazu port to Chikubushima
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee for Chikubushima Island
  • Exclusions
    Transport fees (Japan Rail Pass holders can travel free on the JR network)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Chikubu Island Cruise (Imazu Port)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We take the ferry from Imazu port to Itsukushima island. You admire Lake Biwa, its fauna and flora.

Chikubushima

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The island is in the middle of Lake Biwa. It houses the Shinto sanctuary Tsukubusuma and the Buddhist temple Hogon-ji. An opportunity to learn more about Japan and its history.

Location

Activity location

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    Chikubu Island Cruise (Imazu Port)
    • ３０
    • 520-1621, 高島市, 滋賀県, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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