Chikubu Island
竹生島
A scenic granite island in Lake Biwa home to historic temples, shrines, and a National Treasure main hall.
What it is
- An uninhabited granite monolith island located in the northern part of Lake Biwa.
- A designated National Scenic Spot and Historic Site certified as a Japan Heritage site.
- One of Japan's three great shrines dedicated to the deity Benzaiten.
- Home to the historic Hogon-ji Temple and Tsukubusuma Shrine.
What to see
- The Tsukubusuma Shrine Main Hall which is a designated National Treasure.
- Scenic views of the surrounding lake as one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa.
- Historical underwater ruins located in the lakebed surrounding the island.
- The temple grounds and structures accessible via a paid entrance fee.
Getting there
- Ferries reach the island from Nagahama, Imazu, and Hikone ports.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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