Can you stay on Yakushima Island?

HIGH-END ACCOMMODATION There is really no limit to the luxurious hotels and exclusive resorts on Yakushima. All accommodation at this price include their own hot spa and gourmet food. English is spoken in all Yakushima’s world-class accommodation.

Is Yakushima worth?

If you’ve got the time, it’s definitely worth it to take a trip to Yakushima Island. It only takes an hour or two to explore the wonders of natural, Japanese beauty, ancient trees, and calm surroundings.

Where is Yakushima Island located?

Yakushima is a primeval temperate rainforest extending from the centre of the almost round-shaped, mountainous Yakushima Island. Situated 60 km off the southernmost tip of Kyushu Island in the southwestern end of Japanese archipelago, the island is located at the interface of the palearctic and oriental biotic regions.

How do you travel to Yakushima?

You can reach Yakushima Island by airplane from Osaka, or by Shinkansen bullet train to Kagoshima and then transfering to a ferry, jetfoil, or airplane. The ferry terminals in Kagoshima are more than 1 hour’s travel away from Kagoshima Airport.

Do you need a car in Yakushima?

The most convenient way to get around Yakushima is by rental car. Rental companies are located at Miyanoura Port and at the airport. Additionally, a car is the only way to access some of the trailheads and to circle the entire island since the narrow road along the western coast cannot be traversed by bus.

How do you get to Yoron island?

1. Access. You can visit Yoron Island by air or ferry. It takes about 10 minutes by car from Yoron airport or port to Yorontou Village.
2. By air. Direct flights to and from Kagoshima and Okinawa (Naha). There is one round trip flight daily.
3. By ferry. Ferries depart to and from Kagoshima and Okinawa (Naha) daily.

How old is the oldest tree in Japan?

7,200 year old
Touted as Japan’s oldest tree and also one of the oldest trees in the world, Jomon Sugi is beautiful, mystical and unbelievable. Unbelievable because it is nearly 7,200 year old!

Where is the island of Yakushima in Japan?

The small, remote island of Yakushima, which lies off the southern coast of the southernmost of Japan’s four major islands, Kyushu, is shaped something like the Hawaiian isle of Kauai.

How old are the trees on Yakushima Island?

Trees more than 1000 years old are affectionately called yakusugi (a combination of Yakushima and sugi, the Japanese word for cedar), the most ancient of which may be over 7000 years old. The island’s cedar forests were logged extensively in the past, particularly during the Edo Period for the production of cedar shingles.

Is the ryokan Osaka a traditional Japanese inn?

Whilst tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding is present throughout this entire Japanese inn, modern creature comforts such as free Wi-Fi across all areas, flat-screen TVs, onsite souvenir shops, and western-style breakfasts ensure that you aren’t feeling too far away from civilisation.

Is there a lot of rain in Yakushima?

While that may be an exaggeration, there is some rain almost on a daily basis, especially in the mountainous interior, although the rain can also be light and limited to short periods of time. In higher elevations the precipitation falls as snow during the winter months. Questions? Ask in our forum.