The Mysteries of Chikubushima
A Guide to this Mystical Hidden Gem
10 min readAug 5, 2017
Today we are going to take a look at a destination that has been on my bucket list for a LONG time. Known as Chikubushima, this secluded little island lies in the middle of Lake Biwa, Japan’s biggest lake. Chikubushima is considered one of the country’s nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty as well as a Historic Site. The island is also a pain in…