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Yakushima Green Hotel, hotel in Yakushima

A 3-minute drive from Ambo Harbor, Yakushima Green Hotel offers Japanese-style and Western rooms with ocean views.

Great clean room with such a great view
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
141 reviews
Price from$135.33per night
Marine Blue Yakushima, hotel in Yakushima

Apollo Resort is located right on the white sand beaches of Yakushima Island’s north-east coast. Rooms include a sofa and private bathroom, and open directly onto a terrace overlooking the sea.

The majority of the rooms are beachfront/beach view. Great, ultra-modern shower & toilet. Good location on perimeter road; quiet (except for the surf)! Pleasant staff. Remote controlled window blind. Refrigerator. WiFi. A comfortable mix of up-to-date and traditional. Room (double with two beds) is on the small side as far as dealing with suitcases, etc., but not impossible
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
82 reviews
Price from$242.17per night
samana hotel Yakushima, hotel in Yakushima

Located at the edge of a peninsula on Yakushima Island, samana hotel Yakushima offers great views of the ocean and Mount Motchom.

Staff was most friendly and kind, room very comfortable and clean, beautiful views and scents, good breakfast, great onsen & water. Loved everything about my stay
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
52 reviews
Price from$323.43per night
THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA ocean & forest, hotel in Yakushima

Located in Yakushima, 6.9 miles from Shiratani Unsuikyo, THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA ocean & forest provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

The room is modern, great ocean view with a big balcony, lost of privacy and the bathtub with ocean view is amazing! The hotel is very nice and the staff did their best to help and answer all our questions. We took a private tour to the famous Moss Forests and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide! She was super knowledgeable and went out of her way to make our hike an unforgettable experience (Mish Higashi). We where able to rent all the hiking gear that we needed for our tour.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
298 reviews
Price from$213.68per night
Hotel Yakushima Sanso, hotel in Yakushima

Located in Yakushima, a 17-minute walk from Harutahama Beach, Hotel Yakushima Sanso provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and good value.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
166 reviews
Price from$113.56per night
Guest House Yakushima, hotel in Yakushima

Newly opened in February 2014, Guest House Yakushima is located in the southern part of Yakushima. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, free parking and a luggage storage service.

Great location. Basic hostel for a good price. Felt quiet at night and the kitchen was good for heating up food. There was also some rice and noodles available for a small fee which was useful as the nearest shop is a long walk away.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
279 reviews
Price from$51.28per night
Cottage Morinokokage, hotel in Yakushima

At Cottage Morinokokage, guests can rent out a cottage with a hammock. Free WiFi is available in the guest rooms.

Our host Mr Nakashima was very kind and generous during our stay. He always replied to our messages via bookings.com very quickly, so it was easy to ask any questions and get help whenever we needed. When we had to change our travel dates and book a different room for the last day, he was very understanding and went the extra mile to assist us in transferring our luggage to the new room. Needless to say, the cottages themselves were adorable and lovely! Very clean and spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The best thing is the shoe dryer machine provided in the room. Because it rains so much in Yakushima, that device was invaluable in preparing our footwear for another day of adventure as they would be dry in no time! On the only one clear night we experienced, we were able to see some stars outside the room. The atmosphere is peaceful and you can hear birds chirping in the morning. It rained almost every day we visited, and yet we truly enjoyed our time in Yakushima thanks to the warm welcome from his family & colleagues, and appreciate all the help (especially advising us on the correct port to go for our departure ferry).
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
341 reviews
Price from$97.44per night
Minnsyuku Yakushimaya, hotel in Yakushima

Minnsyuku Yakushimaya enjoys a location in Yakushima, 23 miles from Yakusugi Land and 9.4 miles from Jomon Sugi.

We like the high wooden ceilings of the cottage.Bathroom was nice, all wood, newly remodeled. It was also nice to have a private garden that was away from the road with deck, table, chairs and hammock.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
156 reviews
Price from$65.40per night
Yukaina Nakamatachi, hotel in Yakushima

Located a 15-minute drive from Yakushima Airport, Yukaina Nakamatachi offers simple accommodations with dormitory rooms.

Good showers (good water pressure and heat), nice staff, familiar atmosphere, super cheap and good location, plus I got a room for myself.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
163 reviews
Price from$45.33per night
Yakunoyado Taguchi, hotel in Yakushima

Located in Yakushima, 7.5 mi from Shiratani Unsuikyo, 屋久の宿 たぐち features rooms with air conditioning.

The host made a reservation of a rental car on behalf of us at the peak season, which greatly helped us. We had breakfast every day (1,800 yen per person) during our stay and they were great. The dishes include grilled mackerel/salmon, several cooked vegetables/sea weeds, soup, and yogurt. We also had a nice dinner (3,200 yen per person) including grilled amberjack, amberjack sashimi, smoked mackerel, and braised pork belly.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
239 reviews
Price from$84.18per night
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What Guests Said About Yakushima:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Shiratani Unsuikyo was breathtaking.

    Shiratani Unsuikyo was breathtaking. Jumonsugi Cedar trail was an adventure but not as pretty as Shiratani Unsuikyo. I am glad I did it but would not do it again. I will remember Shiratani Unsuikyo for the rest of my life as one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I have travelled a lot. Words cannot describe how beautiful it was. I wish I had 4 nights here. I needed one more day to explore the island. People should think twice about doing Jumonsugi trail. It is a lot and quite hard. Do it for the adventure but not for the views.
    Sturkey
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Incredible island full of wonderful nature toe explore, I...

    Incredible island full of wonderful nature toe explore, I could have spent 5 days here probably, although a car rental would be really helpful. The buses and taxis are relatively expensive and not always available or convenient.
    Vincent
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    You have to hike on Yakushima to really appreciate it.

    You have to hike on Yakushima to really appreciate it. The drive into the hills to get to these walks is incredible. The walks through moss and forests of ancient trees is brillant. It is like stepping into another world on Yakushima. If not into hiking, then the waterfalls and beaches and tide pools are also great.
    Wayne
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It is an amazing island with beautiful nature and scenery...

    It is an amazing island with beautiful nature and scenery but not well developed infrastructure and scarce public transport system. Best to rent a car, otherweise it limits activity on the other side of the island. Realisticly speaking the one destination visit per day is maximum with public transport. It is also necessary to begin early, as there are not really activities just for a half day (due to bus schedules). Therefore a 3 days stay may be a bit too short considering travel time with a ferry. It is good idea to shop before reaching island as there is limited supermarket choice.
    Joanna
    Austria
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Very wild Island.

    Very wild Island. Good for people liking forest and trails, not good for people liking beaches. Not touristic Island. Organic Island, locals people are nice and helping. No shops. 7 days is enough to stay and visit.
    Pascale Leclercq
    France
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We loved being in nature every day.

    We loved being in nature every day. Almost wherever you go, you have a view of the mountains and ocean. There are beautiful flowers everywhere. The less demanding hiking trails are interesting and fun and the waterfalls are spectacular. The onsens--especially the ocean onsen--are varied. The residents are friendly and helpful.
    Judith
    Japan

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Yakushima

  • From $147.36 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 166 reviews
    I loved the beautiful view. The room was comfortable and perfect for a solo traveler. I liked that it had a Japanese traditional feel even if it was not a traditional building. it was also nice to have the sentō and the laundry machines to use. I made friends with one of women who worked there and she was so nice and welcoming to me. The owner of the hotel was friendly and brought me around to see some nature highlights. The hotel felt like an extended family. I was here for a week and was very content and I would stay here again.
    Kristen
    France
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    This is the second part of the same stay which I've reviewed already; please see my other review for details. We like the place pretty much and will not hesitate to stay here again. Exceptionally clean (even by Japans standard!), quiet, conveniently located to everything important in the Island cottage, perfect for a couple. Kitchen, albeit small, is pretty adequate for self catering (even for longer stays). Nice laundry facilities make daily chores simple and quick. Even little things like boots dryer are available. Thanks!
    Alexander
    United States of America
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 341 reviews
    Loved our stay at Cottage Morinokage. Beautiful cottages. Spacious, clean, and great facilities. Mr Nakashima is a wonderful host. He kindly assisted us with renting a vehicle for our stay in Yakushima, and gave us a helpful and comprehensive tour of our cottage and the shared facilities on our arrival, despite it being later in the evening. There are washing machines and dryers for use which was a huge help. There are also vending machines onsite for drinks and some basic food and snacks.
    Tully
    Australia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 54 reviews
    A beautiful hotel with fully equipped cabins that feel like luxury in the countryside. The outdoor bath and hammock feature exceptional sea views. Beds were extremely comfortable. The food was amongst the best we had in Japan, each meal was truly exceptional. The owners are kind and caring, and can offer excellent advice about sightseeing and hikes. Renting a car is a necessity to reach this hotel, but is also highly recommended as the best way to explore Yakushima.
    Oliver
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 320 reviews
    - Simple yet beautiful room on the second floor of the new building / great view on the mountains. - Fully equipped hotel with spotless kitchen and laundry room. - shared bathroom and toilets were extremely clean. - Fresh towels every day. - Very nice and helpful staff at the front desk, we were welcomed with informations on the area and a map for hikes. - Cafes and dinner options in the area, even in low season (we visited in February)
    Matthieu
    France
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    The amazing island Yakushima along with its friendly people. We had an amazing experience for our last stop of our honeymoon trip to Japan. We rented a car for the days we were staying and this is really recommended since you're able to explore and see much more of the island. Shouji-san and Mami-san were super kind and we facilitated us in every way possible. Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip!
    Donna
    Netherlands
  • From $313.39 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 91 reviews
    hotel staffs are very kind and the location was so convenient. Especially one of the staff was so kind that he always open to suggest local spots to visit and these were all so beautiful. (My recommendation was crystal-misaki which was close from the hotel by car). I am just so thankful to the staff all the time (I am so sorry about I didn’t ask him name…,)
    Yuki
    Japan
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 176 reviews
    It's in a good location - right near the ferry and some restaurants. The bathroom was clean. There were two little rooms, one for men and one for women. There was never anyone else in the bathroom when I needed it. There is a kitchen that has a fridge and a microwave and some plates and bowls. The old woman who runs it is kind.
    Madeleine
    United States of America
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Mike and Keiko welcomed us at the ferry to hand over our car: we got valuable hints to visit the island with our 2 kids! The house is just perfect: we loved it! And the terrace, the garden and the sea view… Waow! Of course Mike and Keiko gave us snorkeling gears also to enjoy the wonderful sea life!
    Marie
    Japan
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 279 reviews
    Very comfortable place in a quiet spot of the island - great for visiting the sea onsen. The guest house has simple meals and snacks you can purchase and the owner, Hiro-san, was very knowledgeable and happy to tell you more about Yakushima.
    Josh
    Japan
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    The hostel owner is really friendly and happy to help, we felt like a family there. Facilities are clean, big kitchen with all what we needed available. Very great value - a gem in Yakushima! We will stay again.
    Francois
    Japan
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews
    A wonderful, caring host, good people, and great atmosphere. Definitely the highlight of my trip! Perfect location right across from Yakushima airport and walkable grocery stores. Will definitely visit again!
    David
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 279 reviews
    Hostel owner is the best! He knows everything and I love how his eyes sparkled even though he has repeated this info for years :)) You can get some food from the hostel if you don’t have time to buy dinner.
    Patcharaphan
    Thailand
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    Spacious, comfortable, relaxing and welcoming. A stylish and practical base for exploring Yakushima. It was great for two of us but would also be perfect for a larger group.
    Nicola
    New Zealand
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 80 reviews
    Miki, the host, made a wonderful breakfast every morning with local Yakushima produce! She was very sweet and helpful with any questions about the island we had. : )
    A
    Amy
    United States of America
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews
    Very cozy little Japanese-style hotel with shared toilet and shower/bath a minute away from the bus stop. Staff were very nice and the room was clean.
    Levin
    Switzerland
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews
    Amazing location, beautiful wooden house. It smells like the traditional wood from Yakushima island. Located just above the turtle beach!
    Naomi
    France
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 77 reviews
    Host was very kind - drove me to Miyanoura for food and to catch my ferry. The cottage was very pleasant.
    Robert
    United States of America
  • From $64.75 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 288 reviews
    Amazing Hostel/Hotel to stay in. Great location, well equipped and super clean and cozy!
    Markus
    Belgium
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    This was a Ryokan and 90 years old. loved the wooden architecture!
    Komanduri
    Japan

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