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The 10 Best Ryokans in Yakushima, Japan

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Located in Yakushima, 35 km from Yakusugi Land and 13 km from Jomon Sugi, Miyanouraso offers air conditioning. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 10 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo.

The ryokan comes with a flat-screen TV.

Our host was very thorough and dedicated and ensured we had all the right logistics pinned down for our hike, bringing us bus timetables and helping us plan based on what we want to see. When we both fell ill with some sort of nasty norovirus he let us extend our checkout time for a small fee, despite the likely inconvenience. We were extremely grateful as we were in no position to start travelling again. Thank you so much!

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8.3
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Guests can choose between a standard Western room and a Japanese-style room with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon beds. Each air-conditioned room at Jomon no Yado Ryokan has a fridge, an attached toilet and shared bathrooms.

The location couldn't be better, it is literally across the street from the airport. Bus stops are very plentiful nearby and the hotel staff is very well versed in showing you exactly which buses you need to get to your destination on the island. They are able to call taxis for you if necessary as well. All around wonderful location and very helpful staff!

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8.1
Very good
90 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

Just 15 minutes from Yakushima Airport on the free shuttle, Tashiro Annex offers air-conditioned Japanese rooms with a private bathroom and river or forest views. A public bath and rental bicycles are available.

Each room at Tashiro Annex Hotel has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon beds. A fridge and green-tea maker are provided. The attached bathroom includes a bath and amenities.

Very friendly staffs. Useful suggestions and a friendly ride to the local drug store. Beautiful riverside view and a good public bath

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7.7
Good
59 reviews
Price from
£185
per night

Boasting its own fruit farm with fresh seasonal fruits, Maetakeso offers simple Japanese-style accommodation a 15-minute drive from Yakushima Island Airport. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and futon beds.

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6.4
Review score
5 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 65 reviews
    Charming minshuku with super helpful staff and very many amenities eg free washing machine and dryer, good onsen, v good meals . My room was spotlessly clean and had a wash basin . The minshuku is about 40 min walk from the port though it’s also on a bus route . There is an Indian restaurant and a large supermarket within easy walking distance .
    Christine
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 182 reviews
    Good location quite close to the port and next to the bus stop. Quite a quiet location and the futon were relatively soft too.
    Michal
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £100
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 159 reviews
    Staying in this beautiful, comfortable, rustic riverside guest house was one of the most notable moments of my whole travels. The lady that runs it is the sweetest and kindest person I have ever met. The location is absolutely perfect for exploring Yakushima and the Jomonsugi hike. The rooms are comfortable and clean as those of any ryokan, and there are large onsen style baths free to use. You absolutely MUST stay here if you plan on staying anywhere on the island. Its worth every yen.
    Sam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £224.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 286 reviews
    The location for hiking and distance from the airport is great. The onsen is very comfortable too.
    Alexander
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 35 reviews
    Very good option as Cottage Kutsuroki are standalone bungalows so no noise issues at all. Extra convenience of car parked right at door, easy to load suitcases etc. Very good well stocked kitchen and finally, after days of thin futon beds, nice to have “normal” mattress beds to sleep on! Good heating. Nice shower and bath adequate. Very good location at Anbo
    Dening
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.43
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 238 reviews
    The hosts Hitomi-san and Shigeru-san were so helpful and welcoming. We had a delicious breakfast and dinner, and Shigeru-san provided us with recommendations for what to do and where to eat on the island. The house itself was very clean, the futons so comfortable, the shared bathroom and toilets were spotless. We loved our time in Yakushima and this place played a big part in that!!
    Yichun
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 282 reviews
    In the port, right next to the ferry, private rooms with working tv, ac, tatami and fouton, equipped communal kitchen for cooking, good spot to explore the island.
    luka
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 90 reviews
    The location is good, the Japanese style room is very nice and we enjoyed the option for Japanese futon. Their futon were very comfortable. Onsen is clean and sauna available too as well as a cold pool. Outdoor onsen had 2 pools to choose from.
    Voon
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 65 reviews
    Very pleasant and hospitable people. The accomodation contains a lot of facilities (like a small onsen) and information and supplies for discovering the island. Had a very pleasant stay in a large Tatami mat room for 2 persons, would definitely recommend to come again!
    Johannes Petrus
    People with friends
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews
    Full kitchen and fridge in the room. Big tv and wifi. You can walk 5 mins down the road to the bus stop. Ocean onsen is a 5 min drive. Beds are futons.
    Rachael
    Solo traveller

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