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    Recommended hotels in Yakushima

    1. Yakushima Green Hotel

    A lobby with a large wooden sculpture, stone pillar, and seating area.

    2. samana hotel Yakushima

    A clear pool with a view of the sky and distant landscape through tall windows.

    3. Cottage Morinokokage

    A single-story house with a porch, a front door with glass panels, and a small front yard.

    4. Yakusugi House

    A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television on a wooden stand, and a wooden table in the center.

    5. Tashiro Bekkan

    A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a low table with a bowl, and a view of mountains through large windows.

    6. Arc yakushima

    An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a view of the interior dining space.

    7. Yakushima Iwasaki Hotel

    A spa with a stone floor, a hot tub, and large windows.

    8. Sen-no-ie

    A stone-floored room with a wooden window, a black bathtub, and a stone wall.

    9. RyokanSOUYOUTEI

    A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and a signboard.

    10. 2R Yakushima

    A modern bathroom with a large window, a wooden bench, a mirror, and a shower.

    11. Yakushima Jomon No Yado Manten

    A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

    12. Hotel Yakushima Sanso

    A room with a laptop on a desk, a plant, and a view of a river and mountains.

    13. Cottage HANA MANA

    A tropical garden with palm trees and a variety of other vegetation.

    14. Pension Sea Forest

    A room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and blue cushions.

    15. sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

    A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a pool and the sea. There are several chairs and tables arranged for dining or relaxation.

    16. Tanegashima Iwasaki Hotel

    A coastal landscape with a prominent cliff and beach.

    17. park side hotel tanegashima

    A row of blue hotel rooms with numbered doors, a concrete pathway, and a clear sky.

    18. Shimayado-HOPE

    A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table with a cushion, and a sliding door.

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    Learn more about Yakushima

    Ancient cedar forests and moss-covered trails await in Yakushima's UNESCO-protected wilderness, home to thousand-year-old Jōmon Sugi trees. Hike to cascading waterfalls in Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine or spot loggerhead turtles nesting along Nagata Inaka beach between May and August.

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    A sandy beach with waves, large rocks, and a mountainous backdrop.

    Top reviews in Yakushima

    samana hotel Yakushima

    A clear pool with a view of the sky and distant landscape through tall windows.

    Sen-no-ie

    A stone-floored room with a wooden window, a black bathtub, and a stone wall.

    Cottage HANA MANA

    A tropical garden with palm trees and a variety of other vegetation.

    sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

    A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a pool and the sea. There are several chairs and tables arranged for dining or relaxation.

    Cottage Morinokokage

    A single-story house with a porch, a front door with glass panels, and a small front yard.

    Yakushima Jomon No Yado Manten

    A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

    Yakushima Iwasaki Hotel

    A spa with a stone floor, a hot tub, and large windows.

    Pension Sea Forest

    A room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and blue cushions.

    park side hotel tanegashima

    A row of blue hotel rooms with numbered doors, a concrete pathway, and a clear sky.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Should I stay in a hostel in Yakushima?

    Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for going out.

    What is a hostel?

    No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices, and a social atmosphere.

    What are the best hostels in Yakushima?

    Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to look first: Minshuku Maetakeso - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. Sudomari Minshuku Friend - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Tomarigi - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, TVs, and hair dryers. Yukaina Nakamatachi - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free WiFi.

    How many hostels are there in Yakushima?

    If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Yakushima, one of Expedia's 5 hostels could be a great option for you.

    When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Yakushima?

    The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 58°F. The rainiest months in Yakushima are June, September, May, and July, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of rainfall.

    What is there to see and do in Yakushima?

    Depending on your interests, you might appreciate these things around Yakushima. Get out into nature with places like Mount Miyanoura, Yakushima National Park, and Yakusugi Land. Cultural attractions include Yakusugi Nature Museum and Yakushima Sea Turtle Hall. Additional attractions include Jomonsugi, Nagata Inakahama, and Isso Beach.

    What's the best way to get to and around Yakushima while staying at a hostel?

    Keep this information about transit options in and around Yakushima on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Yakushima Airport (KUM), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Tanegashima Airport (TNE), which is 34.4 mi (55.4 km) away.

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