Okishima Island
In Japanese: 沖島
The largest island in Lake Biwa, 1.5 km off Omihachiman, home to about 250 people. A quiet fishing village with no cars.
Nearby
- Omihachiman Suigo Boat Tour ≈ 25 min by car
- Hachiman-bori Canal (Omihachiman) ≈ 25 min by car
- Azuchi Castle Ruins ≈ 25 min by car
- Shirahige Shrine ≈ 25 min by car
- Kyorinbo Temple ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Omi-Hachiman Sta. to Horikiri Port (about 45 min, few buses), then 10 min by boat
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free (boat 500 yen one way)
- Good to know
- 12 boats a day (10 on Sundays); 50 seats
- Time needed
- 2 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info