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Situated in Yakushima and only 700 metres from Isso Beach, 屋久杉楼 七福 features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has river and quiet street views, and is 20 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Yakusugi Land is 45 km from the guest house, while Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center is 9.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yakushima Airport, 19 km from 屋久杉楼 七福.

The house is very old and beautiful! Our room was big and had river views. The a/c heated the room really fast and the futons were very comfy. The shared kitchen was clean and equipped with everything needed + a lot of basic ingredients like oil, soy sauce, rice etc. Barbara, the host, were so nice and fun- she took us at the morning to watch sea turtles at the port and to a small bakery. This was our best stay in Japan! Thanks!

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9.5
Exceptional
271 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Situated in Yakushima, 12 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo, 屋久の宿 たぐち features rooms with air conditioning. The property is around 18 km from Nagata Beach, 18 km from Mount Miyanoura and 36 km from Yakusugi Land. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible on site.

The host was super nice and kind. They even picked me up from the airport and dropped me off. It was pleasant time. Thank you so much!

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9.7
Exceptional
247 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Situated a 15-minute drive from Yakushima Airport, La Isla Tasse is charming accommodation housed in a large American-style mansion. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available, and guests can unwind in a spacious lounge with comfortable sofas.

An excellent place, the house is exceptionally clean. We had a bedroom that was very comfortable with a view on Anbo river. Breakfast is exceptional, traditional Japanese with an egg and ham, every day different options. The hosts are very, very nice people.

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9.2
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

A 3-minute walk from Yakushima Airport, Tomarigi offers a bunk in a dorm room, a garden with a hammock and free Wi-Fi. It has a lounge with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player, as well as a shared kitchen.

We loved our stay here and stayed longer than planned as our ferry was cancelled due to the weather. The owner made our stay special by helping us to cancel and change other reservations we made. The facilities are all super clean and nice. The kitchen area is very well equipped and you have everything to cook. It is outside but under a roof. The beds are super comfy and we slept very well. The owner also helped us a lot planning hikes and activities. She is a wonderful person!

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9.5
Exceptional
196 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, KeiU-Yakushima Luxury Guest House is located in Yakushima, 4 km from Yumiyahachiman Shrine and 32 km from Scuba Diving Ever Blue Yakushima. The air-conditioned accommodation is 24 km from Yakusugi Land, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 41 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo.

The house is very spacious, modern and with best facilities and equipment. The staff are helpful. Our stay there is very pleasant.

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9.2
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
£242
per night

Situated in Yakushima, 29 km from Yakusugi Land, Ananda Chillage Yakushima features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 46 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo, 9.2 km from Yumiyahachiman Shrine and 37 km from Scuba Diving Ever Blue Yakushima. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking inn has a hot tub.

Wonderful location, gorgeous place to stay with a homely and friendly atmosphere. Lovely breakfast with fresh fruit, warm baked bread and fresh eggs from the chickens. Miki also organised bento for our long hike and helped with restaurant recommendations and bookings. We loved it here.

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9.6
Exceptional
81 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Set in Yakushima and only 24 km from Yakusugi Land, Yakushima Pension Luana House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain views and is 42 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo and 4.7 km from Yumiyahachiman Shrine. The guest house features family rooms.

The rating system is a bit skewed, as people too easily give tens, but I certainly won't do anything to lessen the average for this place. It might be the nicest and most considerate hosts I have ever stayed with. Without me asking for it, they drove me to an onsen and picked me up, washed my clothes, made a reservation at a restaurant, and generally went out of their way to make sure everything was fine. Facility-wise it's simple enough, but clean and nice, and the view from the balcony is excellent. Note that there's a bus stop right by, which is convenient.

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9.7
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Set in Yakushima, Sora-mame is a handicap accessible property that features an observatory on site so guests can observe the stars through a telescope. Free WiFi access and free private parking is available.

we had a great time and loved the guest house. the room was beautiful and spacious. our hosts were very nice and helped us with everything - even picking us up from a bus station and driving us to the nearest supermarket and ATM as we couldn't rent a car. if you don't have a car you will rely on irregular bus schedules - but that would be true for the whole island. there is a bus stop a couple of minutes away from the guest house - easy to get to. you can have dinner and breakfast for a good price and it was delicious. We would recommend it to everyone!

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9.6
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Pension BLUE DROP offers accommodation in Yakushima. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Yakusugi Land is 9 km from Pension BLUE DROP, while Yodogawa Trail of Mount Miyanoura is 11 km from the property.

The owners are extremely friendly and profesional. They helped us to rent a car even though we didn't book in advance and it was busy. They recommened things to do and important natural parks and sites to visit, located few minutes drive away from the onsen and few minutes walk from a nice restaurant and bar. Also we ordered dinner at the guest house and it was very very delicious full menue set including the best home made plum wine we ever had. The facilities are both clean and comfortable. Thank you very much for everything!

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9.5
Exceptional
83 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

Wooden cottages come with a tatami (woven mat) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread for sleeping. They are equipped with a CD player, a microwave and a fridge. A washstand and en suite toilet are provided, while bathroom facilities are shared.

We had a whole cottage (with a toilet) for ourselves. The shower/bathtub was in a separate building a short walk away, but still for our use only. It's quiet and beautiful.

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9.7
Exceptional
62 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

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  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 196 reviews
    Satomi was an incredible host and very helpful throughout the stay. She helped me plan all my hikes and because of her I managed to do the 3 main hikes on the island in my 3 days on Yakushima. I have never had a greater host at a guesthouse. The building has a very fun and quirky interior, it really feels like you are staying in Japanese house. The bed was comfortable enough for me.
    James
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 196 reviews
    Satomin san is a great host and person. The guests were all nice, and it's a convenient location
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £73.98
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 271 reviews
    The place is super charming and Babakimiko is a great host.
    Norbert
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    Yuki and her husband were wonderful hosts. They were quick to respond and did a great job catering to our requests. Yuki provided us with some great tips and recommendations of things to do around the island. It is located on the South side of the island, so there is very little restaurants in the area but fortunately they offer breakfast/dinner at a cost. The breakfast was okay. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Pension Blue Drop and would recommend this stay to anyone!
    Michele
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 196 reviews
    Lovely place to stay in Yakushima. Great hostel feeling where you can meet other travelers, Japanese and international. Very kind hostess. She helps with an all the information you need.
    Ruben
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    Yuki was an incredible host. We would absolutely stay the Pension Blue Drop again when we visit Yakushima again! The beds were extremely comfortable, the facility was beautiful and Yuki gave us great information about things to do in the area. Definitely opt in to the meals there, as they are DELICIOUS!
    Hannah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.98
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 271 reviews
    It was very clean and quiet and comfortable. Our host Barbara was amazing. she was very hospitable and very friendly. We had a cracking view over the river. It’s close to a couple of beaches so you can find one for swimming and snorkelling. There are lots of cool fish! Will definitely stay again if we return to Yakushima.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.06
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 289 reviews
    Hiro is a great host.the common room was nicely equipped and you can get bento boxes and some ramen in the hostel. It is right in the forest, so a beautiful place and in the middle of all sightseeing spots.
    Aneska
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.71
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews
    >Very nice traditional house. >Great host (you should order dinner there, she is a really nice cook, we ate a fantastic meal!) >Great location in a small village in front of the sea, next to the beach where the turtles lay eggs (we saw 2)
    Mario
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.98
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 271 reviews
    Barbara was such a great host, recommending places to visit on Yakushima and so knowledgeable. The property is in a small town on the North Coast of Yakushima, very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for such an amazing time!
    Michael
    Solo traveller

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