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Tomarigi, hotel in Yakushima

A 3-minute walk from Yakushima Airport, Tomarigi offers a bunk in a dorm room, a garden with a hammock and free Wi-Fi.

Good position to go around, breakfast included and a yummy and cheap bento option are life saving in an island where everything is far away or you need to start hiking really early.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
214 reviews
Price from
£26.98
per night
屋久杉楼 七福, hotel in Yakushima

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 room was really big, everything was very clean. A nice kitchen and living room to share. Location is close to the beach. The staff is really nice and makes sure you feel welcome all the time!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
290 reviews
Price from
£67.98
per night
Sora-mame, hotel in Yakushima

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.

The room was beautiful and spacious, and the hosts were so nice and kind! They had great tips about hiking routes and other sights, and they also helped me to rent a car (by far the most convenient way to get around the island). If you stay at sora-mame, you should definitely book the food option - everything was really delicious.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
£70.14
per 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.

If you know Yakushima, and you have no question, just book and come, please don't consider my comment. My words only concern the email exchange I got with the owner, not the house itself.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
315 reviews
Price from
£42.73
per night
Sudomari Minshuku Friend, hotel in Yakushima

Sudomari Minshuku Friend offers accommodation in Miyanoura, a 10-minute walk away from Miyanoura Bay of Kagoshima. Yakushima Airport is a 20-minute bus ride away.

i feel good people here is polite
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
188 reviews
Price from
£35.61
per night
Minshuku Iwakawa, hotel in Yakushima

A 4-minute drive from the Port of Miyanoura, Minshuku Iwakawa offers affordable Japanese-style accommodation, rooftop barbecue facilities and free-use washing machines. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The location is good, it was a 10 minute walk from the port. The staff was very nice, he let us check in early and we could leave our bags at the store downstairs after checkout.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
319 reviews
Price from
£41.01
per night
Minshuku Nodoka, hotel in Yakushima

Featuring free WiFi and a garden, Minshuku Nodoka is situated in Yakushima, 11 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo. The property is around 17 km from Mount Miyanoura and 19 km from Nagata Beach.

The location is perfect to drop off your bags from the ferry and start exploring withon minutes off arriving. Its the closest guesthouse to the big ferry from Kagoshima. Its also the lowest price guest house I found. Its an old japanese style guesthouse so dont be suprised that there is no actual bed or a couch/chair in the room. But I actually found it quite comfortable to sleep on the thin matress on the nice floor and had a great sleep.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
331 reviews
Price from
£53.96
per night
Yukaina Nakamatachi, hotel in Yakushima

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

cheap and good laundry!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
180 reviews
Price from
£37.77
per night
Minnsyuku Yakushimaya, hotel in Yakushima

Situated in Yakushima and only 12 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo, Minnsyuku Yakushimaya features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Quiet
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
194 reviews
Price from
£54.49
per night
Yakushima Pension Ichigoichie, hotel in Yakushima

Situated in Yakushima, 25 km from Yakusugi Land and 11 km from Scuba Diving Ever Blue Yakushima, Yakushima Pension Ichigoichie features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden.

The little pension is run by a lovely grandma and grandpa. Very welcoming, even though there was a language barrier, as they do not speak English, we managed to get the point across via translation apps. They offer yummy breakfast and can prepare nice bento for you if you ask for it for lunch. The location is great, near the airport, however car is optimal for the best experience. The location of the pension is close to all of the main routes and key activities. We were staying in the private bathroom room and were happy with the facilities.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
77 reviews
Price from
£73
per night
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  • Sora-mame
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 52 reviews

    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.

    部屋が、広くてゆったりしていました。 清潔。料理が素晴らしく美味しかった。 オーナー夫妻が、とても感じ良かった。

  • Minshuku Yakushima
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 80 reviews

    Minshuku Yakushima is located in Yakushima, 5 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo and 12 km from Mount Miyanoura. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Minshuku Yakushima features free WiFi.

    Very good food. The personnel are very eager to help.

  • Minshuku Manten
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 25 reviews

    Set in Yakushima in the Kagoshima region, with Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center nearby, Minshuku Manten features accommodation with access to a public bath.

    It was a lovely comfortable property with a lovely bath

  • 屋久杉楼 七福
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 290 reviews

    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.

    Staff were super friendly. Hotel was very nice and clean

  • Yakunoyado Taguchi
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 257 reviews

    Situated in Yakushima, 12 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo, 屋久の宿 たぐち features rooms with air conditioning.

    really comfortable atmosphere and convenient design

  • La Isla Tasse
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 178 reviews

    Situated a 15-minute drive from Yakushima Airport, La Isla Tasse is charming accommodation housed in a large American-style mansion.

    The hosts are friendly and the place is spotlessly cleaned.

  • Tomarigi
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 214 reviews

    A 3-minute walk from Yakushima Airport, Tomarigi offers a bunk in a dorm room, a garden with a hammock and free Wi-Fi.

    きちんと身体を休められるように配慮して頂けた事 オーナーさん、宿泊者の雰囲気がとても良く親しみやすかった

  • Yakushima Pension Luana House
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 80 reviews

    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.

    景色がとても綺麗でした。インテリアがハワイアンでとても素敵でした。Wi-Fiも直ぐに使えて便利でした。

Save money on homestays in Yakushima – budget options available!

  • Yakushima Park Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 193 reviews

    Set in Yakushima, within 10 km of Shiratani Unsuikyo and 23 km of Mount Miyanoura, Yakushima Park Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    Friendly owner, very comfortable futons and nice area

  • Minshuku Nodoka
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 331 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a garden, Minshuku Nodoka is situated in Yakushima, 11 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo. The property is around 17 km from Mount Miyanoura and 19 km from Nagata Beach.

    The rooms are very cozy and everything was super clean!

  • Sudomari Minshuku Friend
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 188 reviews

    Sudomari Minshuku Friend offers accommodation in Miyanoura, a 10-minute walk away from Miyanoura Bay of Kagoshima. Yakushima Airport is a 20-minute bus ride away.

    Die Menschen, die man dort trifft, waren am besten

  • Minnsyuku Yakushimaya
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 194 reviews

    Situated in Yakushima and only 12 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo, Minnsyuku Yakushimaya features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Sensationell schön, aus duftendem Zedernholz gebaut!

  • Guest House Yakushima
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 315 reviews

    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.

    Very friendly and incredibly helpful owner. Would recommend

  • Minshuku Iwakawa
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 319 reviews

    A 4-minute drive from the Port of Miyanoura, Minshuku Iwakawa offers affordable Japanese-style accommodation, rooftop barbecue facilities and free-use washing machines. Free Wi-Fi is available.

    とても静かでぐっすり眠れました シャワーもシャンプー類もタオルも揃っていました 洗濯機も乾燥機もあり助かりました

  • Suishodama Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 49 reviews

    Offering accommodation in a building more than 100 years old, Suishodama Hostel provides beachfront stays in Yakushima. Around 200 metres from Nagata Beach, the property is offers free WiFi.

    太棒的體驗 古老的房子卻乾淨 別緻 令人大開眼界 而且 自然通風 非常舒服 在可愛的小村落裡 很棒

  • Wa no Cottage Sen-no-ie
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 62 reviews

    A 5-minute drive from Miyanoura Port, Wa no Cottage Sen-no-ie offers private Japanese-style cottages surrounded by nature.

    So nice hosts! You even get your own privat traditional japanese bath!

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Homestays that guests love in Yakushima

  • Avg. price/night: £33.99
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    Daichan is a great host! He was really helpful on the organisation of our trip on Yakushima Island. He has created 2 booklets with his family about all the best from the island including the ways of getting there with the public transport (which was SUPER helpful as the buses don’t run that often). The yurt are really comfortable. AC has a separate cost of 100 yens per 2 hours but otherwise fans are included in all tents. All the installations were really clean.
    Andrea
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 214 reviews
    Satomin san is a great host and person. The guests were all nice, and it's a convenient location
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 290 reviews
    The place is super charming and Babakimiko is a great host.
    Norbert
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.73
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 315 reviews
    Lovely hostel, very clean, dormitory rooms and bunks for separate men, women or families. Very kind manager, kitchen facilities, good value.
    Barbara
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 214 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
  • Avg. price/night: £42.73
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 315 reviews
    Most beautiful location, great people, easy with the bus, good host. Even saw some monkeys when I arrived!
    Hannah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.73
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 315 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: £42.73
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 315 reviews
    Great hostel - the owner Hiro is extremely kind and helpful. The hostel seems to attract really cool and interesting people as well!
    Miranda
    Group
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 131 reviews
    We were greeted by a lovely host, hibiscus and hydrangea in the entrance foyer and on the beds, and delicious, freshly squeezed fruit juice upon arrival. The unit was clean, with a nice decking area, unique outdoor bath and views towards the sea. Twin beds downstairs, and a futon set up in an open area upstairs for our daughter. Kitchenette ideal to prepare our own meals. Added bonus of a desert made of local fruit provided on our second day, which was a lovely touch.
    Nick
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 49 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

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