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. Yakushima deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Yakushima

Yakushima in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5568
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yakushima in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5568
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 (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,436 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (853 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Yakushima

Most booked hotels in Yakushima

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Sen-no-ie
2 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,964+
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The Hotel Yakushima
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,928+
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Minshuku Iwakawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,504+
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Yakushima Iwasaki Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,943+
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Yakushima Green Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,672+
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Hiring a car in Yakushima

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Yakushima, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Yakushima, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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