What is the average cost of a trip to Yakushima? Estimated travel costs by model plan and actual transportation costs
Table of Contents
- 1 How much does a trip to Yakushima cost?
- 2 Transportation costs and means of transportation for trips to Yakushima
- 3 Breakdown of lodging, tours, and other expenses
- 4 How many nights are needed for a trip to Yakushima? Cost by model plan for Yakushima trip
- 5 When is the cheapest season to travel to Yakushima?
- 6 summary
How much does a trip to Yakushima cost?

When planning a trip to Yakushima, you may be concerned about the cost of the trip. Knowing how much you need to budget is important to make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Yakushima is an attractive place with a rich natural environment, and costs vary greatly depending on access, lodging, and activities.
This article includes transportation, lodging, meals, and activity costs,Explanation of the approximate cost of a trip to Yakushima IslandI will do so.
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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 Held in Yakushima!
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Transportation costs and means of transportation for trips to Yakushima

Access to Yakushima Island isAirplane or ferry is commonIt is.
There are also rental cars and buses available for transportation within Yakushima.
It is important to understand the cost of each mode of transportation and budget for the trip.
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Comparison of fees by plane and ferry

The primary method of access to Yakushima is by air.
Direct flights to Yakushima Airport are,Operates from Kagoshima, Osaka (Itami), and FukuokaThe company has been
Ferries are also available from Kagoshima. A comparison of their respective rates is as follows.
| Means of transportation | Fee Guideline (Varies depending on the company used) |
| Haneda Airport to Yakushima Airport (by plane) | 10,000 to 30,000 yen one way |
| Fukuoka Airport to Yakushima Airport (by plane) | 8,000 to 20,000 yen one way |
| Itami Airport to Yakushima Airport (by plane) | 12,000-25,000 yen one way |
| Ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushima | 1,500 to 3,000 yen one way |
If you are flying,Fees vary depending on airline and time of booking.You can save money, especially if you take advantage of early reservations.
On the other hand, when using a ferry, although it is less expensive than flying, it is important to note that the travel time is longer.
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Air travel time is about 30 minutes, whereas a high-speed boat or ferry takes 2.5 to 4 hours,Long travel times and flight cancellations are common.It is.
Since it is time-consuming to fly from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Kagoshima and travel to the port, it is recommended that first-time visitors to Yakushima take a flight.
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Approximate Fees from Kagoshima to Yakushima

There are two ways to get to Yakushima from Kagoshima: by plane or by high-speed boat/ferry. The ferry is relatively inexpensive.
| Means of transportation | Fee Guideline |
| Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport (by plane) | 5,000-15,000 yen one way |
| High speed boat/ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushima | 6,000 to 10,000 yen one way |
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Yakushima/One-day] Shiratani-unsui Gorge: Forest Bathing to Loosen Body and Mind☆Private guided tour to enjoy the mossy forest with all five senses《4-year-old participants OK, transportation included》(No.97).開始時間Within 8:00-17:00 *Consultation required所要時間Approx. 6 hours13,420 yen
Yakushima / 1 Day] Shiratani-unsui Gorge is the talk of the movie forest! Private trekking around the spectacular view of Taikoiwa and moss forest 《6-year-old participants OK, pick-up and drop-off included》(No.91)開始時間8:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 6 to 7 hours9,000 yen
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↓Click here to read the article.
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Approximate Fees from Honshu to Yakushima Airport

Direct flights to Yakushima Airport are available from Osaka (Itami) and Fukuoka.
Tokyo, etc.From Tokyo metropolitan area to Yakushima via Kagoshima AirportI will do so.
The estimated fees are as follows
| place of departure | Fee Guideline |
| Haneda Airport - Yakushima Airport | 30,000-50,000 yen round trip |
| Fukuoka Airport - Yakushima Airport | 16,000 to 40,000 yen round trip |
| Itami Airport - Yakushima Airport | 24,000-50,000 yen round trip |
These rates vary widely depending on the season of travel and the time of booking,Planning and booking early is the key to keeping costs down.It is.
Transportation within Yakushima and its cost
(Rental cars, buses, etc.)

As a means of transportation within Yakushima,Renting a car is the most convenient and commonIt is.
Since public transportation is scarce on Yakushima Island and tourist attractions are widely distributed, we recommend using a rental car to get around.
| Means of transportation | Fee Guideline |
| rent-a-car | 4,000 to 7,000 yen per day (depending on the type of car) |
| bus | Fares for buses running within Yakushima are about 200 yen to 500 yen per trip. |
| cab | The initial ride fee is about 550 yen. For sightseeing tours, fees are added according to the distance. |
By using a rental car, you can freely visit tourist spots and enjoy Yakushima efficiently.
Since there is a high demand for rental cars for sightseeing in Yakushima, cars are often fully booked.... If you intend to use a rental car, make a reservation in advance!
Pick-up and drop-off included!
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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
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
Yakushima Island/One-day tour】Yakushima Island/One-day tour with a female guide Relaxing Yakusugi experience in a quiet forest and river 《with packed lunch and pickup service》(No.116)開始時間: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,000 yen↓Click here to read the article.
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Breakdown of lodging, tours, and other expenses

Next, we will give you a reference of how the cost of accommodations, tour fees, meals, and other expenses for a trip to Yakushima.
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Accommodation expenses for Yakushima trip

Accommodations in Yakushima vary from luxury hotels to guest houses. Costs vary greatly depending on the type of accommodation and the season.
| Accommodation Type | Fee Guideline |
| Hotels and inns | 10,000 to 30,000 yen per night |
| Guest House / Guest House | 4,000 to 8,000 yen per night |
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of luxury resorts such as single-building rentals,Accommodations costing more than 100,000 per nightThere are also
On the other hand, a guest house or other overnight stay with no meal will be considerably less expensive.
If you are staying with no meal, make sure there are restaurants nearby, such as near the port!
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Tour & equipment rental fee for Yakushima trip

Trekking and other guided tours and activities are also popular on Yakushima trips.
Especially for those who want to learn more about the nature of Yakushima and for beginners in mountain climbing, we will take safety into consideration.Recommend joining a tourI will do so.
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Yakushima Mountain Climbing/Trekking Tour Let's enjoy trekking (mountain climbing) to the unexplored region of Yakushima, a World Heritage Site! Trekking is one of the most popular activities to enjoy the nature of Yakushima. You can fully experience the fantastic scenery of lush green forests, beautiful rivers, and ancient trees [...]. (57 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る In addition, equipment may need to be rented for climbing or trekking.
| Tour Types | Fee Guideline |
| Jomon Cedar Trekking | 5,000 to 10,000 yen per person |
| Shiratani-unsui Gorge Trekking | 5,000 to 10,000 yen per person |
| snorkeling | From 5,000 yen per person |
| Mountaineering equipment rental | 1,000 to 3,000 yen per day |
The tour fee depends largely on the content of the tour, such as whether it is a private tour or not, the difficulty of the trekking, etc. The market price for a half-day tour is less than 10,000 yen per person, and 15,000 yen per person for a full-day tour.
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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/3 hours] Shiratani-unsui Gorge: Leisurely trekking through mossy forests☆Chartered guided tour for ages 4 and up! Half Day Course (No.95)開始時間Morning and afternoon *Consultation required所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,760 yen
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 mountain climbing and trekking tours
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Cost of meals, experiences, and souvenirs for Yakushima trip

On Yakushima Island, you can enjoy delicious cuisine made from fresh fish and local ingredients.
The cost of meals, experiences, and souvenirs are also included in the cost of the trip.
| breakdown | Fee Guideline |
| cost of a meal (or meals) | 1,000 to 3,000 yen per meal (depending on restaurant or local eatery) |
| Hands-on experience (aroma making, etc.) | 3,000 to 8,000 yen per visit |
| Souvenirs | 2,000 yen to 5,000 yen, depending on the type of souvenir |
Stay overnight with no meal and save on lodging,Go out to eat at cafes surrounded by nature or local pubs.is also good.
When traveling to Yakushima, you can adjust your budget while also enjoying the local specialties.
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Yakushima/45 min】"Making Japanese Aroma Spray" with Yakushima Water and Essential Oils" Complete original perfume preparation from more than 10 kinds of Japanese essential oils fused with the nature of Yakushima★《5 min drive from Yakushima Airport & you can take it home on the same day》(No.61).開始時間12:00-17:00 (other times on request)所要時間Approx. 45 min.5,000 yen
Yakushima/10 min】"Making Japanese Aroma Spray" to enjoy the fragrance of Yakushima: You can choose from three types of fragrances blended from essential oils of Yakushima cedar trees.開始時間12:00-17:00 (other times on request)所要時間Approx. 10 min.2,000 yenClick here for indoor activities on Yakushima
How many nights are needed for a trip to Yakushima?
Cost by model plan for Yakushima trip

The cost varies greatly depending on the length of your trip to Yakushima.
Here we compare travel plans for Yakushima for 3 days/2 nights and 4 days/3 nights, and introduce approximate costs for each.
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Approximate cost of a 3-day/2-night trip to Yakushima
| breakdown | Fee Guideline |
| Transportation (round trip) | Airfare: 40,000 to 60,000 yen Rental car fee: about 5,000 yen per day |
| lodging expense | 2 nights 10,000 yen to 30,000 yen |
| Dining & Hands-on Activities | Approx. 20,000 yen |
| total amount | Approx. 75,000-115,000 yen |
The approximate cost required per adult for a 3-day/2-night trip from Tokyo to Yakushima is shown above.
For a 3-day/2-night schedule, we recommend taking an activity tour on one day and visiting tourist spots on the other!
It may be a good idea to sign up for a sightseeing tour without renting a car.
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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
Estimated cost of 4 days/3 nights trip to Yakushima Island
| breakdown | Fee Guideline |
| Transportation (round trip) | Airfare: 40,000 to 60,000 yen Car rental fee: about 10,000 yen per day |
| lodging expense | 3 nights 15,000 yen - 45,000 yen |
| Dining & Hands-on Activities | Around 20,000 to 30,000 yen |
| total amount | Approx. 85,000-140,000 yen |
For the 4-day/3-night plan from Tokyo to Yakushima, the costs are as shown above per adult.
The 4-day/3-night plan offers more sights and experiences☆.
There are three nights, so one day is spent at a luxury inn, etc.Enjoy luxury travel with several bases of operations.It can also be used for
I want to stay and experience it.
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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 yenI want to stay and experience it.
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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
When is the cheapest season to travel to Yakushima?

Choosing the right season is also important to get the best value for your trip to Yakushima.
Prices vary greatly between the peak season (April-October) and the off-season (November-March), so if you want to keep costs down, it is a good idea to aim for the off-season.
â- Enjoy the off-season in a relaxed atmosphere.
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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/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/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 Private Guided Tours of Yakushima
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summary

Transportation costs in Yakushima depend on the route you take, and accommodations range from luxury resort hotels to inexpensive private accommodations.
The cost of the Yakushima trip,Flexibility to adjust to your budget.Therefore, you can realize an enjoyable trip to Yakushima by selecting the best plan for your purpose!
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