Chikubu Island

#1201 among destinations in Japan

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Chikubu is a small island in the northern part of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan. It has been known since ancient times for the beauty of its scenery and for its small Shinto shrine and Buddhist temples. Administratively, the island is part of the city of Nagahama, Shiga. The island is both a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site. ()

Local name: 竹生島 Area: 34.59 acres (0.0541 mi²)Maximum elevation: 646 ftCoordinates: 35°25'16"N, 136°8'38"E

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Chikubu Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hōgon-ji, Tsukubusuma Shrine.

~330 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Hōgon-ji, Nagahama
2 min walk • The Hogon-ji Temple is located on the sacred Chikubu Island in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is part of a temple complex on the revered island. It is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten. Also, it is said to have first been built in 724 CE under the order of Emperor Shōmu.
~150 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Tsukubusuma Shrine, Nagahama
1 min walk • Tsukubusuma Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Chikubu Island in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Its main hall is a National Treasure of Japan. The shrine's main festival is held annually on June 15. It is also called Chikubushima Shrine.

Chikubu Island

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Chikubu Island plan & book

Chikubu Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hōgon-ji, Nagahama

Tsukubusuma Shrine, Nagahama