Airplane

Train+Ferry

Bus

There is a bus stop in front of the hotel.
You can visit the hotel and go sightseeing even without a rental car.
Get off at the bus stop "No.97 Samana Hotel Yakushima."

※Please check the bus timetable here.

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

※Information as of April 1, 2024

Bus stop Hotel→
Yakusugi Cedar Land
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 7:11 9:01
No.25 Oharamachi 8:08 10:02
  transfer transfer
No.25 Oharamachi 8:15 10:20
No.29 Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine 8:45 10:50
Bus stop Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
→Hotel
No.29 Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine 13:45 16:10
No.25 Oharamachi 14:10 16:35
  transfer transfer
No.25 Oharamachi 14:15 16:55
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 15:16 17:58

Jomon cedar

※Information as of April 1, 2024

Bus stop Hotel→
Arakawa Trail Entrance
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 5:06
No.68 Yakusugi Museum 5:32
  transfer
No.68 Yakusugi Museum 5:40
No.70 Arakawa Trail Entrance 6:15
Bus stop Arakawa Trail Entrance
→Hotel
No.70 Arakawa Trail Entrance 17:00
No.68 Yakusugi Museum 17:35
  transfer
No.68 Yakusugi Museum 17:40
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 18:06

Yakusugi Cedar Land
Kigensugi Cedar

※Information as of April 1, 2024

Bus stop Hotel→
Yakusugi Cedar Land
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 8:36
No.62 Gochomae 9:07
  transfer
No.62 Gochomae 9:20
No.68 Yakusugi Cedar Land 10:07
  4hour strolling
No.68 Yakusugi Cedar Land 14:17
No.72 Kigensugi Cedar 14:37
  18min strolling
No.72 Kigensugi Cedar 14:55
No.66 Anbo 15:45
  transfer
No.66 Anbo 16:03
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 16:26
Bus stop Yakusugi Cedar Land
→Hotel
No.68 Yakusugi Cedar Land 15:15
No.62 Gochomae 15:58
  transfer
No.62 Gochomae 16:17
No.97 samana hotel Yakushima 16:44
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Access Information

There are many tourist attractions between the ports or airports and the hotel,
so we recommend renting a car or taking a taxi to enjoy sightseeing along the way.
If you prefer to come directly to the hotel, there are also local buses available.

Local Bus (One-way fare for adults)
(Tanegashima - Yakushima Kotsu Bus)
Yakushima Airport - samana hotel Yakushima ¥1,030
Anbo Port - samana hotel Yakushima ¥660
Miyanoura Port - samana hotel Yakushima ¥1,410

※Please check the bus timetable here.


Taxi Fare (One-way) (Yakushima Kotsu Taxi)
Yakushima Airport - samana hotel Yakushima ¥6,000~
Anbo Port - samana hotel Yakushima ¥3,900~
Miyanoura Port - samana hotel Yakushima ¥8,500~
Transportation
Airline Tickets
Shinkansen

050-3786-3489(Reservation Center)

High-Speed Ferry
(Jet-foil)

Tane Yaku Jetfoil Co., Ltd.
(High-Speed Ferry Toppy & Rocket)

099-226-0128 (Inquiries for Tickets)
099-223-4251 (Kagoshima Sales Office)
0997-42-2003(Miyanoura Sales Office )

Ferry
Bus

Tanegashima - Yakushima Kotsu
(Yakushima Branch)

Taxi

Anbo Taxi

Times CAR

There are two vehicles available for car-sharing
(Times Car) within the hotel premises.

How to Use
Parking lot

Two parking spaces in front of the hotel
*Note: The number of vehicles and types of vehicles are subject to change without prior notice.
*Membership registration and car reservation are required in advance.

Rates
Examples of
Vehicle Types

Suzuki SOLIO (seats 5)
Nissan ROOX (seats 4)

Inquiries

Activities

Yakushima has something for everyone, including first-time visitors and families.
With an extensive array of activities on offer,
it’s easy to create the perfect plan to fit your length of stay,
the makeup of your group and more.

Trekking

YAKUSUGI LAND

Yakusugi Land is a nature recreation forest spreading across an elevation of 1,000 to 1,300 meters, where you can easily enjoy the uniqueness of Yakushima. It is one of the few places in Japan where you can admire the primeval cedar forests, which have almost disappeared in the country. The vast forest offers five courses ranging from 30 to 210 minutes, allowing you to choose a course that suits your interest and stamina. The 30-minute course is fully equipped with wooden paths, but for courses over 80 minutes, it is recommended to wear hiking boots. Among the approximately 1,600 species of moss in Japan, Yakushima is home to over 600 species of moss. Yakusugi Land has been selected as one of “Japan's Precious Moss Forests", making it an excellent place to admire a variety of mosses.

Trekking

SHIRATANI UNSUIKYO RAVINE
TAIKOIWA ROCK

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine is widely known as the setting that inspired the film "Princess Mononoke." The hiking course stretches 6.5 km from Shiratani Plaza (600m above sea level) to Taikoiwa Rock (1,050m above sea level). From "Taikoiwa Rock," you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yakushima's central mountains, including Kyushu's highest mountain, Mt. Miyanoura. In the natural recreation forest, you can admire magnificent Yakusugi cedar trees over 1,000 years old. It is also renowned as one of the famous mossy forests in Yakushima.

Others Plan

ISLAND SIGHTSEEING

Around Yakushima Island, there are numerous tourist spots. These include the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, where you can drive through a World Natural Heritage area; Oko-no-Taki Waterfall, one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls; Nagata Inakahama Beach, the top nesting site for sea turtles in Japan; Kigensugi-cedar, an estimated 3,000-year-old cedar visible from the car window; and Nakama Gajumaru, brimming with tropical vitality. From prefectural and town roads to lesser-known backroads off the main roads, Yakushima is full of various enchanting landscapes. We recommend renting a car so you can adjust your stay time as you wish.

With water

River kayaking

If you have half a day free, we recommend river kayaking. Anbo River, famous for kayaking, is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. From near the mouth of the Anbo River, you can paddle upstream to reach a beautiful valley surrounded by forest, where you will be greeted by the green of Laurel-forest and the clear emerald-green water. Looking up at Yakushima from the water, you can discover a new side of "Water Island Yakushima." Some guides offer kayak tours in secluded, less-visited areas.

With Hand

Yakusugi cedar craft experience

Handcrafting with Yakusugi wood is recommended not only on rainy days but also on sunny days. As you reflect on the timeless moments spent in Yakusugi, create a unique travel memory with your handmade craft.