Featured Hotels Near Chikubu Island

Chūō Shōjō Island Resort offers spacious family rooms with panoramic views of Zhousheng Island and Lake Biwa, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the island’s morning mist. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle boats to the island, just a 5-minute walk away, granting easy access to landmarks like Shōjō Shrine and the Thousand-Armed Kannon Statue. Guests enjoy on-site Japanese hot springs and traditional kaiseki dining.

For a more private stay, consider Biwa Lake Villa Club, offering detached villa suites with private terraces overlooking the water. Ideal for families, these accommodations include kitchenettes and outdoor seating perfect for evening relaxation. Both properties are centrally located in Nagahama City, with nearby bike rentals allowing exploration of scenic lakeside trails. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures exclusive amenities and early check-in options.

Guests staying at Chūō Shōjō Island Resort enjoy complimentary shuttle boat service every 30 minutes from the hotel dock, arriving at the island’s main entrance in just 10 minutes. From there, a 5-minute walk leads directly to Shōjō Shrine and the Thousand-Armed Kannon Statue, with guided maps and rest benches along the path. For those at Biwa Lake Villa Club, hotel staff can arrange private transfers to the dock within 15 minutes.

It’s recommended to take the morning boat to avoid crowds and pick up a free island guidebook upon arrival—featuring historical routes, photography spots, and seasonal events. This enhances both convenience and cultural immersion during your visit.

Stay at Chūō Shōjō Island Resort to participate in an authentic island tea ceremony, led by local artisans using matcha harvested directly from the island’s groves, paired with handcrafted wagashi sweets—embodying the spirit of ichi-go ichi-e (one time, one meeting).

The resort also hosts the annual Evening Lantern Festival, where thousands of paper lanterns illuminate ancient temples, creating a surreal atmosphere. Reservations are required and available via HopeGoo.

Additionally, join the Lake Biwa Eco-Boat Tour, departing from the hotel dock, guided by naturalists who share insights on wetlands and migratory birds. Guests enjoy fresh biwa fish sushi caught that day. These immersive experiences deepen cultural connection and ecological awareness, all accessible through curated packages on HopeGoo.