Awa to stay in Yakushima? Summary of convenient access, hotels, restaurants, and other sightseeing information

What is the charm of Awa, Yakushima?

Yakushima Island is a treasure of Japan with its beautiful natural environment and unique culture, which has been registered as a World Heritage site.

In particular, "Yakushima Awa" is the center of tourism for many people. The Awa area is located at the southern tip of the island,Easy access to the city and a base for sightseeingIt is very useful as a

The Yakusugi cedars that are synonymous with Yakushima, the mild climate, and the clear ocean are attractive♪ The Awa area allows visitors to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Yakushima.

この記事では、安房エリアの観光スポット、アクセス方法、宿泊施設などの情報を詳しくご紹介します！

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How to get to Yakushima

When you visit Yakushima Island for sightseeing, you will need to know how to get to the island.Check transportation in advanceIt is important to do so.

In addition, we will show you how to access the Awa area.

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airplane

How to get to Yakushima from other parts of Japan,Airplane is the shortestThis is the means by which you can go by

大阪（伊丹）からは屋久島へ向かう直行便がありますが、その他のエリアから向かう場合には、鹿児島空港を目指し、鹿児島空港で屋久島行きの飛行機に乗り継ぎます。

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.

Ferry/High-Speed Vessel

鹿児島まで飛行機を利用し、鹿児島空港から鹿児島本港へ移動すると、フェリーまたは高速船で屋久島に渡ることができます。

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.

How to get to Awa

屋久島空港から安房エリアまでは車で約30分の距離で、レンタカーやタクシーでの移動が一般的！

Also,安房港からはフェリーが発着しており、鹿児島本土から屋久島へのアクセスも非常に便利です。

島内では公共バスも運行しており、主要な観光地へアクセスするのにも利用できますよ♪

Tourist Period and Best Season

When visiting the Yakushima Awa area, choosing the best time to visit is important to enjoy your trip. Yakushima Island is characterized by a mild climate, though,Especially spring and fall are the best seasons for sightseeingIt is.

In spring, Yakushima's abundant flora blooms, and in fall, the mountain's autumn foliage creates a beautiful scene.

Summer is hot and humid, but it is the best season for swimming and diving.

Winters are mild and pleasant, and there are fewer tourists, so you can enjoy a quiet time.

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Activities in Awa, Yakushima

The Awa area of Yakushima Island offers a wide variety of outdoor activities.

The Awa River is a beautiful valley surrounded by a forest of shiny-leaved trees and has a gentle current.Good spot for kayak and SUP beginners.It is.

Please lose yourself in the time that flows slowly and look at the beautiful mountains of Yakushima♪

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Relaxing in "Awa River" â
River kayak tours

This tour is a great way to enjoy river kayaking for the first time!

Experienced guides will give you a detailed lecture, so you do not need to worry about operation or safety!

Beginners and those with children can easily participate, and it is recommended for first-time outdoor experience.

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

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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

Let's play around in the mountains and ocean of Yakushima☆.
Shiratani-unsui Gorge Trekking & SUP Tour

This plan includes trekking in the popular "Shiratani-unsui Gorge" in the morning and SUP in the afternoon.

Shiratani-unsui Gorge is also famous as the setting of the Ghibli movie "Mononoke no Mori," where you can enjoy the nature and fantastic scenery of the Yakushima virgin forest.

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

Accommodation Information in Awa Area

The Awa area of Yakushima is a very convenient base for sightseeing and offers a wide range of accommodations.

The Awa area offers a wide variety of accommodations where you can relax and enjoy nature, and you can choose according to the purpose of your trip and your budget.

Here are some particularly recommended accommodations.

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Yakushima Green Hotel

屋久島グリーンズホテルは、安房港から近く、便利な立地にあるホテルIt is.

Modern and comfortable rooms are provided for a relaxing stay while enjoying the natural beauty of Yakushima. With easy access to tourist attractions, it is an ideal base from which to explore Yakushima.

Also,地元の食材を使った料理が楽しめるレストランも併設されており、屋久島ならではの味覚を堪能できます。

Yakushima Island Cuisine - Urokoya

「屋久島料理 宿 鱗屋」は、屋久島の安房エリアにある、地元の新鮮な食材をふんだんに使った美味しい料理と、温かみのある宿泊体験を提供する宿です。

屋久島ならではの食文化と自然環境を楽しむことができる、隠れ家的な宿として、多くの旅行者に愛されています。

Yakushima Awa Area Attractions

Yakushima Awa area is dotted with tourist attractions, where visitors can enjoy not only nature, but also historical sites and unique scenery.

Here are some of the places you should especially visit.

Awa Port

安房港は、屋久島への玄関口で、島の交通の中心でもあります。

港からは美しい海の景色を楽しめ、特に夕方には美しい夕日が見られます。

There are also tourist facilities and restaurants around the port, making it a convenient starting point for a trip to Yakushima.

Yakusugiland

屋久島の象徴ともいえる屋久杉を間近に見られるスポットとして、安房エリア周辺には「ヤクスギランド」があります。

Here, visitors can actually see giant Yakusugi cedar trees with a history spanning hundreds of years and experience the grandeur of nature.

Trekking courses are also available, allowing visitors to walk through a forest of Yakusugi cedars and get in touch with nature.

More about Yakusugiland

Address: 0 Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima, 891-4311
Access: 40 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport

Yakushima-Yakusugiland   Yakusugiland is a well-known trekking course where visitors can easily enjoy the Yakusugi cedar forest. Unlike Jomon cedars and Shiratani Unsuikyo, the paths are paved and there are short courses, so it is a good trekking course for beginners and children [...].

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Yaksgiriland Trekking] Private guided tour by a forest bathing specialist guide! One-day plan to visit the most suitable course for each customer in Yaksgiriland 《Private tour with a difference according to your wish》（No.17）.開始時間8:00-17:00所要時間6 to 7 hours12,100 yen

Yakushima】Trekking tour to "Yakusugiland" to experience the forest of Yakusugi cedars (No.79)開始時間7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 hours11,000 yen

Yakushima World Heritage Center

屋久島世界遺産センターは、屋久島が世界遺産に登録された背景やその重要性、屋久島の豊かな自然環境について学ぶことができる施設It is.

Yakushima Island was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 as the Yakushima Natural Heritage Group, and efforts are underway to protect the natural environment.

The center displays and explains information on Yakushima's rich ecosystem and diverse flora and fauna, especially the Yakusugi cedars.

More about Yakushima World Heritage Center

Address: 2739-343 Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima, 891-4311, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport

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Yakusugi Nature Center

The Yakusugi Nature Center focuses on the Yakusugi cedar, the symbol of Yakushima.

屋久島に生息する「屋久杉」の生態や、屋久杉を取り巻く環境に関する詳細な情報を提供The company is doing so.

Yakusugi are the representative giant trees of Yakushima, some of which are thousands of years old, and many people are fascinated by their mysterious appearance.

Details of Yakusugi Nature Center

Address: 2739-343 Awa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima, 891-4311, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport

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安房エリアのおすすめグルメ情報

屋久島・安房エリアには、地元食材を活かした飲食店や個性的なグルメスポットが点在しています。

観光やアクティビティの合間に、ぜひ立ち寄ってみてください。

ここでは、安房で人気のおすすめグルメを厳選してご紹介します。

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Warung Karang（ワルンカラン）

「Warung Karang」はインドネシア・バリ風の料理が楽しめるおしゃれなグルメスポット！

安房川沿いに位置しており、川の流れを眺めながら食事ができるロケーションも魅力のひとつ。

ランチでは、好きなおかずを選んで盛り付けるバリスタイルのワンプレートが人気です♪

屋久どん

屋久島ならではの味を楽しみたい方におすすめなのが「屋久どん」です。

新鮮な地魚や地元食材を使った丼メニューが豊富で、特に人気なのは屋久島名物のトビウオの唐揚げや、「屋久島風うどん」！

観光の合間にサクッと立ち寄れる気軽さもあり、ランチタイムには多くの観光客で賑わいます。

かもがわレストラン

安房エリアで昔から愛されている定番食堂といえば「かもがわレストラン」です。

昭和レトロな雰囲気の店内で、地元の人から観光客まで幅広く利用されている人気店。

とにかくボリューム満点でコスパ抜群なのが特徴です。

定食メニューが充実しており、トビウオの唐揚げや首折れサバのお刺身など、屋久島ならではの海の幸も楽しめます。

Awa on Yakushima Island
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The Awa area of Yakushima Island is very well served in all areas, including sightseeing, access, lodging, and dining.

It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time and learn deeply about the nature, history, and culture of Yakushima.

安房エリアでの旅行はあなたの屋久島旅行が、思い出深いものになること間違いなしです！

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