Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and rising on it is the spiritual power-spot of Chikubushima Island. How about welcoming the new year by making your first visit to this Shinto shrine (a tradition called “Hatsumode” in Japanese) a uniquely special one?

Omi Marine “Chikubushima Island - Hatsumode Ship”
Operating period: Jan 1 (Mon / holiday) - Jan 6 (Sun) 2019

Operating hours:
Ship 1 / Departs Hikone Port 9:30 - Chikubushima (arrives 10:10 / departs 11:20) - arrives Hikone Port 12:00
Ship 2 / Departs Hikone Port 12:30 - Chikubushima (arrives 13:10 / departs 14:20) - arrives Hikone Port 15:00

Charges:
Adult \2,900 Child \1,450
*Includes “beckoning cat” merchandise
*Separate shrine admission fees of \400 for adults and \300 for children are required on Chikubushima

For more about Chikubushima Island: https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/2472