A thorough explanation of how to get to Yakushima Island from various cities!

If you are going for the first time, this will help!
Thorough explanation of how to get to Yakushima Island

1993.Yakushima Island, Japan's first island to be registered as a World Natural Heritage site, is an ideal tourist destination for enjoying nature to the fullest.

The fastest way to get to Yakushima depends on your point of departure.Take a direct flightThe first thing to do is to make sure that the company's products and services are available in the marketplace.

However, direct flights are currently available,Only from Kagoshima, Osaka (Itami), FukuokaFrom other areas, you will need to go to Kagoshima. From other areas, the most common way to get to Yakushima is to go to Kagoshima, connect to a plane bound for Yakushima at Kagoshima Airport, or go to the Kagoshima main port and take a ferry or high-speed boat to Yakushima.

In this issue, we will introduce in detail how to get to Yakushima and recommended activities!

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Yakushima/Chartered]Even 75-year-olds can participate! You can choose the route according to your fitness level☆Estimated age of the 7200-year-old "Jomon Cedar" trekking tour (No.38)開始時間4:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 10 hours17,600 yen

Yakushima/One-day charter] 75-year-olds can also join this tour! You can choose the route ☆ "Shiratani-unsui Gorge" of mossy forest & "Taikoiwa" of 1,050m high "Trekking tour with spectacular view (No.40)開始時間9:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 6 hours13,500 yen

Yakushima Island/3 hours】March〜November limited！OK from 5 years old☆Encounter rate 80% or more! Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour *Free Photo & Movie (No.11)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 (March - October)所要時間Approx. 3 hours5,500 yen

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Where is Yakushima located?

Yakushima Island is located in the East China Sea about 60 km south-southwest of Cape Sata in Kagoshima Prefecture, the southernmost point of the mainland.

It is a remote island belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture, second only to Amami Oshima among the islands of Kagoshima Prefecture.Second largest islandIt is.

It takes about 40 minutes by plane from Kagoshima Airport and 2 to 4 hours by boat from Kagoshima main port.

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How to get to Yakushima?

To cross to Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, visitors must fly and take a boat, as the island is not accessible by land.

Here is a detailed description of how to access each of them.

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airplane

Airplane is the shortest way to get to Yakushima from all parts of Japan.

There are direct flights to Yakushima from Osaka (Itami) and Fukuoka, but if you are going from other areas, go to Kagoshima Airport and transfer to a plane bound for Yakushima at Kagoshima Airport.

Fares vary depending on the time of year and airline, but low-cost airlines (LCC) are available from Haneda, Narita, Chubu, and Kansai International Airports to Kagoshima Airport, which will reduce transportation costs.

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Yakushima/Half-day charter] Even 75-year-olds can participate! Trekking tour to enjoy the Mononoke Forest of "Shiratani-unsui Gorge," which was the setting of a movie (No.39)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours11,000 yen

Yakushima/Half Day] Beginners are welcome! Shiratani-unsuikyo" standard trekking tour to the Mononoke Forest 《Participation OK up to 70 years old, pick-up and drop-off included》（No.71）.開始時間7:45-12:30 / 12:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours8,250 yen

Trekking tour from Yakusugiland to Kigen Sugi, one of the representative forests of Yakushima (No.21)開始時間9:00-12:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours15,000 yen

Ferry/High-Speed Vessel

You can fly to Kagoshima and travel from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima Main Port, where you can cross to Yakushima by ferry or high-speed boat.

However, if you are using a ferry after flying from another city,The ferry departs early in the morning (8:30 only),Please note that you will have to stay overnight in Kagoshima before boarding the ferry the next morning.

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Tours Limited] [Shiratani-unsui Gorge, Trekking] Private tour with a forest bathing female guide! One-day plan to visit the most suitable course for each customer in Shiratani-unsui Gorge 《Private and different tour according to your wish》 (No.16)開始時間8:00-17:00所要時間6 to 7 hours12,100 yen

Yakushima / approx. 4 hours] Leave all sightseeing and transportation to us! Free Island Sightseeing Plan <Requests for places you want to visit OK＞For your first visit to Yakushima, family trip, company trip, etc.　(No.56)開始時間Individual Consultation所要時間Approx. 5 hours15,000 yen

Yakushima Island / 1 day] Beginners are welcome! Trekking tour to the mysterious forest "Shiratani-unsui Gorge - Mononoke Forest - Taikoiwa" to heal your mind and body (No.70)開始時間7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,200 yen

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Explains how to access the site from each city!

Directions from Kanto area

There are no direct flights from Kanto to Yakushima.However, there are many flights, so it is relatively easy and convenient to schedule.

If you depart from Haneda Airport, you can take the route from Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport and transfer to Yakushima Airport or the route from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima Main Port and cross to Yakushima by boat.

By boat, it takes about 1 hour from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima Main Port, about 2 hours from Kagoshima Main Port to Yakushima by high-speed boat, and about 4 hours by ferry.

The same route can be taken from Narita Airport, either by connecting to a plane bound for Yakushima at Kagoshima Airport or by transferring to the main port of Kagoshima and taking a boat.

If you live in the Chiba areaNarita Airport use is recommended.and LCCs would be a good way to keep costs down.

Directions from the Kinki Region

How to access Yakushima Island from the Kinki region in the shortest possible time,Direct flights from Osaka's Itami Airport to Yakushima AirportThe method is to use the

Only one flight per dayPlease note that the service will be operated by

If you do not take a direct flight from Itami Airport, you can either transfer to a plane bound for Yakushima at Kagoshima Airport or travel to Kagoshima Main Port and take a boat to Yakushima.

By air, the shortest flight from Kansai Airport to Yakushima would be about 3 hours, including the time needed to make a connection at Kagoshima Airport.

If using a ship, fly from Kansai Airport to Kagoshima Airport, then from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima Main Port.

Because it takes at least 5 hours to cross from Kagoshima main port to Yakushima by boat,Not recommended for those with limited time.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Directions from the Chugoku Region

If you are traveling to Yakushima from Hiroshima, take the Shinkansen bullet train to Hakata Station,Direct flights from Fukuoka AirportThe shortest way would be to travel to Yakushima by

How to get there from Kyushu area

Yakushima Island is relatively close to Kyushu, making it easy to visit with a wide range of access options.

Shortest way to get to Yakushima Airport from Kagoshima or Fukuoka Airport by planeIt is.

Departure from Fukuoka Airport is at 12:55 a.m., so even if you live in a city other than Fukuoka, an early morning departure will be enough to make it in time! If you are going by car, you can take a ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushima♪

Fees vary depending on the size of the vehicle, but range from approximately 12,300 to 31,500 yen one-way and include a ride for one driver.

If you take this ferry, it will take about 13 hours.Access for those with time to spare.It is.

Alternatively, you can take a car, train, or highway bus to Kagoshima, and then cross to Yakushima by high-speed boat or ferry from the Kagoshima main port.

Directions from Tohoku Region

Generally, access to Yakushima from the Tohoku region is from Sendai Airport to Itami Airport,The shortest route is to connect to Yakushima from Itami Airport.It is.

It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sendai Airport to Itami Airport, and about 2 hours from Itami Airport to Yakushima Airport, or about 3 hours and 30 minutes if the connecting time is short.

There is another route from Sendai Airport to Kagoshima Airport via connections at Haneda Airport, Chubu International Airport, etc., and then another connection to Yakushima Airport, but this route is not recommended for those who do not have enough time, since it takes more than 6 hours by plane with more connections.

Directions from the Hokkaido region

If you are a resident of Hokkaido, including Sapporo, heading to Yakushima,No direct flights to KagoshimaTherefore, it is common to fly via Itami Airport in Osaka or Fukuoka Airport.

Depending on the waiting time for connecting flights, it will take at least 5-6 hours to arrive at Yakushima.

6 activities you can enjoy in Yakushima

Yakushima Island, registered as a World Natural Heritage site, offers a variety of activities that allow visitors to fully enjoy the magnificent natural environment.

Here are six activities we recommend, so please refer to them when you travel to Yakushima.

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Tours Limited】【Yakushima/1 day】One private tour by a female guide! Completely customized tour☆Yakushima recommended natural spots and famous sightseeing spots are available upon request!開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,000 yen

Yakushima / 1 Day] To the Mysterious Forest! Shiratani-unsui Gorge & Taikoiwa Trekking Tour☆Accredited PRO guide & Yakushima snacks included (No. 101)開始時間8:00~15:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours12,000 yen

Yakushima】Early morning start to avoid crowds☆You can join before departure on the last day!開始時間5:30-11:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours9,350 yen

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trekking

Trekking is a standard activity on Yakushima, where most of the island is mountainous.

It is the symbol of Yakushima.Jomon cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)Trekking tours and trekking tours toShiratani Unsui Gorge (Shiratani Unsui Gorge)Trekking tours are particularly popular.

The Hakutani Unsui Gorge trekking tour is,Model for the forest in the movie "Princess MononokeThis is a classic trekking course that takes you to places that are said to have been

The "moss forest," which is said to have served as a model for the movie, is covered with moss covering all the trees and rocks, and the entire area is deep green, creating a magical world to enjoy.

And one more thing to seeTaikoiwacan overlook the forests and sky of Yakushima.scenic spotand you will be able to enjoy the scenery of cherry blossoms in spring and fresh greenery in summer.

Another reason for its popularity is the wide variety of tour plans, including half-day and full-day courses, which can be tailored to fit your schedule.

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Yakushima / 1 day] Fully chartered tour for your peace of mind! Jomon Cedars Trekking in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Site《Age 6 years old and up, pick-up and drop-off included》（No.90)開始時間4:00 - 7:00 p.m.所要時間1 day10,800 yen

Yakushima】Yakushima's oldest cedar tree, Yakusugi, is a World Heritage Site! 7,200 year old "Jomon Cedar" Trekking Tour (No.67)開始時間4:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 to 10 hours15,400 yen

Yakushima / 1 day】One-day trekking tour with a certified PRO guide! One-day trekking tour of "Jomon Cedars" 《One person participation OK・Yakushima snacks included》（No. 100）.開始時間4:00~18:00所要時間Approx. 14 hours16,500 yen

↓You can go to Biratani-unsui Gorge! Popular trekking tours

Yakushima/One-Day] Shiratani-Unsui Gorge, Moss Forest to Taikoiwa Trekking☆Participation from 4 years old, 1-day course 《Pickup and drop-off included》（No.96開始時間Within 8:00-17:00 *Consultation required所要時間Approx. 6 hours13,420 yen

Yakushima】Trekking tour to visit the mysterious forest "Shiratani Unsui Gorge - Mononoke no Mori - Taikoiwa" to avoid crowds by starting early in the morning! Recommended for those who take a flight in the afternoon 《with pickup and drop-off》（No.72）.開始時間5:30 - 2:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours14,300 yen

Yakushima/7 hours] Shiratani Unsui Gorge and Taikoiwa Morning Trekking Tour! Avoid the crowds and go to the mysterious forest and spectacular panoramic view (No. 102)開始時間: 5:30–12:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,500 yen

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SUP

SUP tours are one of the most popular activities on Yakushima Island, which is rich in nature and has beautiful seas and rivers.

SUP is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii, where people stand on a surf-like board and paddle through the water.

SUP in the crystal clear waters and rivers of Yakushima allows you to observe underwater creatures even from the board!

Another reason for their popularity is that they can sit or lie down on the board when they get tired, and enjoy themselves at their own leisurely pace.

Not only does it give you a sense of balance,Effect of strengthening the trunk and inner musclesAlso available!

SUP boards are very stable, and there is a lecture on how to use the equipment before departure, so even beginners can participate without worries.

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Yakushima Island/3 hours] Beginners welcome☆Leisurely SUP tour on the Awa River, the No.1 and largest river in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site★Photo free (No.83)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,700 yen

Shiratani Unsui Gorge Trekking & SUP Tour (with packed lunch & pick-up) (No.10)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,050 yen

Yakushima Island/One-day] SUP & Experience Diving Tour (including equipment complete set rental and lunch box)　Photo present　Enjoy the ocean of Yakushima　(No.19)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,600 yen

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snorkeling

Snorkeling tours, a classic ocean activity, are also popular on Yakushima.

The waters of Yakushima are crystal clear, and you can see many tropical fish, fish from Honshu, and a mixture of migratory fish on the Kuroshio Current.

In addition to coral reefs, there is a variety of shellfish due to the reef zone and the possibility of encountering sea turtles at certain times of the year on Yakushima Island, which is famous as a spawning ground for sea turtles!

The snorkeling experience on Yakushima Island, rich in nature, is popular among people of all ages.

Also, since we will be wearing life jackets,No worries for those who are not good swimmers or for small children.The "M" in the name of the "M" is a "M" in the name of the "M".

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Yakushima/Half Day】Snorkeling experience in the crystal clear ocean☆A certified guide will take you to the underwater world of excitement 《Private use, 360 degree camera photo present》（No.112）.開始時間9:00 / 13:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours7,700 yen

Yakushima Island / 1 Day] 70 years old and up OK! Let's spend the whole day playing!開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,200 yen

Shiratani Unsui Gorge Trekking & Snorkeling Tour with Lunch Box & Pick-up Service (No.3)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours14,850 yen

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canoe

Another popular activity is to board a canoe and paddle along the surface of the water to enjoy exploring the river and ocean.

The Awa River, where canoeing is available on Yakushima Island, is surrounded by deep green forests and very safe terrain.

The Awa River has forests on both sides, so that even when strong winds blow, canoeing points are sometimes almost windless, and thanks to the river's wide width, it can be safely enjoyed without swollen water even if the weather is a little bad.

Furthermore, it is a calm river,Beginners are also welcome.It is also attractive to be able to participate in the event as a member of a group.

In Yakushima, where moss abounds, it is said that moss acts as a filter, purifying the water and keeping it flowing clean.

While paddling a canoe on such a beautiful river, you will enjoy the view of the forest spreading out all around, listen to the sound of flowing water and chirping birds, and enjoy a peaceful time that you would not normally be able to experience.

Please try to find a tour that fits your schedule and preferences, such as a half-day plan or a full-day plan.

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Yakushima Island/3 hours] Beginners welcome☆River kayak tour on the Awa River, the No.1 and largest river in Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site (No.82)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,700 yen

Yakushima / 1 Day] Shiratani-unsui Gorge (up to moss forest) Trekking & Awa River Kayak Tour (No.5)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,050 yen

Yakushima Island/One-Day River Kayak & Snorkeling Tour (with free rental of underwater digital camera and lunch)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,200 yen

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diving

Yakushima is surrounded by beautiful ocean, and there are many spots where diving can be enjoyed.

It is said that the nutrients from the plants native to the rich forests flow into the rivers and are carried to the sea, where they are stored by many fish and other sea creatures, nurturing many forms of life on Yakushima.More than 950 species of fishseems to have been confirmed.

Ichiminato (Isso), a typical spot on Yakushima, has many species of fish,High encounter rate with sea turtles.It is.

Other points of interest include the remaining airplane propellers, known as "zero fighters," on the seafloor, and when the water temperature is high, you can see schools of scorpionfish, snappers, and azure grouper, and encounter swallowtail fish at a high rate of probability.

Kuriu, a beach spot located in the western part of the island, is a rocky point, but the bottom of the sea is covered with pure white sand, the best in Yakushima, and you can enjoy the topography of the island, including waterways and tunnels.

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Yakushima Island/3.5 hours】We welcome beginners to experience the mysterious sensation! Encounter rate is more than 80%! Sea Turtle Experience Diving ★Free Photo (No.64)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 (March - October)所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours12,000 yen

Yakushima Island/4.5 hours]Beginners are welcome☆Trial Diving 2 Dive Course (No.63)開始時間8:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00所要時間Approx. 4.5 hours14,000 yen

Yakushima Island / 3 hours] Beginners are welcome to experience diving 1 dive course with free underwater photography! (No.8)開始時間8:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 (March - October)所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,000 yen

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Island sightseeing (eco-tour)

Eco-tours that take visitors on a sightseeing tour of the island's attractions are another popular activity on Yakushima.

There are many definitions of eco-tourism, but the common denominator is to interact, play, and learn with nature while protecting it!

One of the popular spots, Yakusugiland, has a well-maintained walking trail where visitors can enjoy the pristine virgin forest, shining green trees, and mountain streams,Kigen cedar is a huge tree about 20 meters highcan be seen in the following table.

Jomon Cedars are thousands of years old Yakusugi cedars, and you can feel their life force that has survived through the long years, and at Shiratani Unsui Gorge, you can enjoy a world covered in moss☆.

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Tours Limited] [Trekking in Yakushima] A female guide will take you on a private tour! One-day course to visit Okawa Falls, Inaka Beach, Yokogawa Valley, and recommended spots 《Photo Free》（No.87）.開始時間8:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours12,100 yen

[Yakushima / 1 Day] Enjoy Both Sightseeing and the Forest to the Fullest♪ A "Best of Both Worlds" Forest Hike Tour to Encounter Wildlife on the Western Forest Road 《Exclusive Private Tour with Transportation Included》 (No. 114)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,440 yen

Yakushima Island/One-day charter] 75-year-olds can also join this tour! Unexplored spots known only to the guide☆This tour is completely tailor-made to meet your needs (No.42)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours14,500 yen

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summary

In this article, we have introduced ways to get to Yakushima from various places in Japan.

The abundance of nature on Yakushima Island offers a wide variety of activities that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

If you are considering a travel destination, please add Yakushima Island, which is a World Natural Heritage site, to your list of options!

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