Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Yakushima travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yakushima

Yakushima is a must-see destination in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Yakushima to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Yakushima

Yakushima in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4381
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yakushima in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4381
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Yakushima

Plane

When flying to Yakushima, you’ll arrive at Yakushima (KUM), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Yakushima, you’ll arrive at Yakushima (KUM), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Yakushima

KUMYakushima
KOJKagoshima
TNENakatane Tanegashima

Airlines serving Yakushima

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Yakushima

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Minshuku Iwakawa and Cottage Morinokokage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yakushima

Most booked hotels in Yakushima

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Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 50,244+
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samana hotel Yakushima
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 26,825+
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The Hotel Yakushima Ocean & Forest
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,758+
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Jomon no Yado Manten
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,200+
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Yakushima Green Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,280+
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Tashiro Annex
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,029+
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Hiring a car in Yakushima

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Yakushima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Yakushima is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Yakushima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Yakushima is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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