Activity
1Ride on a pleasure cruise to Chikubu Island and enjoy a boat trip around Lake Biwa.
Lake Biwa Pleasure Cruise (For Chikubu Island) ridden from Hikone Port
Mysterious islands float on magnificent Lake Biwa. Chikubu Island which is one of the eight views of Lake Biwa has long been cursed as the “island of God” and has been deeply worshipped by people. You can enjoy a mysterious trip on a sightseeing boat to visit Hōgonji and Tsukubusumu Shrine. A free shuttle bus runs from Hikone Station.
Timetable
Location : Matsubaracho, Hikone, ShigaMAP
Embarkation Fare(return-ticket) : Adult 3000 yen / Junior High Student 2400 yen / Elementary Student 1500 yen
At Chikubu Island, other than the boarding fee, an entrance fee of 500 yen for Adult and Student, 300 yen for elementary school Student are required in addition.
【Contact Information】
Omi Marin Hikone
Address : 3755 Matsubaracho, Hikone, Shiga
TEL : 0749-22-0619
2Raise your luck in finance and achievements at Chikubu Island’s Hōgon-ji!
Hōgon-ji Temple
“Hōgonji” worships “Dai-Benzaiten”, god of fortune and is counted as one of Sanbenzaiten, a place full of power alongside “Enoshima Shrine” in Enoshima, Kanagawa and “Itsukushima Shrine” of Hiroshima. “Dai-Benzaiten” is a god that resuscitates talent and is said to bring improvements to one’s arts and crafts.
Location : 1664-1 Hayazakicho, Nagahama, ShigaMAP
TEL : 0749-63-4410
WEBSITE：https://www.chikubushima.jp/english
Opening Hours :9:30 - 16:30
Admission Fee : Adult 300 yen / Child 250 yen
3Do wishes come true? Test your luck at Tsukubusuma Shrine!
Tsukubusuma Shrine
“Tsukubusumu Shrine” is also known as “Chikubusumu Shrine” and worships four pillars of god. There is a gateway (tori-i) facing Lake Biwa and it is said that if you throw a disc-shaped earthenware dish known as the “Karawake” from a high place called Ryujin Uganjyu through the middle of the gateway, your wish will come true. The “Karawake” can be purchase from the shrine.
Location : 1821 Hayazakicho, Nagahama, ShigaMAP
TEL：0749-72-2073
Opening Hours : 9:00～16:00
Admission Fee : Free
4Take a break at a cafe before boarding for the ship ride back.
KOKOYA
There is a cafe and stand called “Kokoya” near the pier. Take a short break here before boarding by eating light meals that use Omi Beef or drinking coffee and/or juice.
Location : 1666 Hayazakicho, Nagahama, ShigaMAP
TEL : 0749-72-3173
5Soak in the hot spring while gazing at Lake Biwa.
Kanponoyado
There is “Kanpo-no-yado Hikone” right in front of Hikone port, which is the arrival spot from Chikubu Island. On the 6th floor, there is a natural hot spring bath enclosed in glass where the panoramic view of Lake Biwa expands in front of you. It is known to be an effective way to recover from fatigue and muscle pain; why not heal from all of the exhaustion accumulated from traveling?
Location : 3759 Matsubaracho, Hikone, ShigaMAP
TEL：0749-22-8090
Operating Hours : 11:00 - 21:00（Last entry is at 20:00）
Entrance Fee(Dayuse) :
Adult(over 12 year old excluding elementary school students)
■Saturday・Sunday・Holiday 920 yen
■Weekday 820 yen
*Special offer 11 - 17（weekday only） 620 yen
Elementary student
■Saturday・Sunday・Holiday 560 yen
■Weekday 510 yen
*Special offer 11 - 17（weekday only） 410 yen
Towel 170 yen / Rental Towel 170 yen
*Operating hours and entrance fee will be changed during Golden Week Holidays, Obon Holidays, New Year holidays. Please contact us for details.
Restaurant Business Hours : Lunch 11:30 - 14:30(Last order 14:00) / Dinner Advance reservation required
6Soul food of the local people! Try out the local dish, Omi champon!
Champon-tei Sohonke
The Omi champon of “champon-tei Sohonke” is mild and plain with lots of vegetables, giving it a very nutritious and gentle soup and is the highlight of the ramen. Born in Hikone, kombu and dried bonito is used to make the soup stock along with homemade noodles and vegetables produced in Japan to complete the ramen, making it a masterpiece.
Champontei Shin-MatsubaraMAP
Location : 3617-3 Matsubaracho, Hikone, Shiga TEL:0749-47-5987
Champontei Hikone StationMAP
Location : 9-6 Asahimachi, Hikone, Shiga TEL:0749-23-1616
WEBSITE：http://en.chanpontei.com/
7At the end of your trip to Hikone City, experience Zazen at Mannenzan Chōshōin!
Chōshōin
Stay for a night at Hikone, and have an active start from the following day!
Zazen is recommended for those who are interested in trying out an experience that cannot be experienced elsewhere.
Zazen is recognized as a spiritual training is done through sitting in good posture, cross-legged on a circular cushion in a state free from all thoughts and desires for spiritual unity. This is a training in which a monk instructs while Zazen takes place, and is an activity that should be tried out by those willing to take on a slightly unusual experience.
Participation Fee : 2500 yen(including tax)
Starting Time: 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM (Zazen is only an hour long)
Number of People: Reservations can be made from over a party of 4.
TEL：0749-22-55
* Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
Check the accommodations in Hikone
Location : 4-29 Chuocho, Hikone, ShigaMAP
TEL：0749-24-3225
