Facilities

Facilities and services to help you immerse yourself in Yakushima

Our hotel’s name, Samana, is Sanskrit for “harmony.”
Stepping inside Samana Hotel Yakushima, you’ll notice that there are no barriers
between you and the bounties this island has to offer.
Our various facilities and services are designed to help our guests to become one with
Yakushima. Every room is a front row seats to spectacular views,
the interior spaces embody Yakushima’s nature,
and a specially-created soundscape resonates throughout the hotel.

Entrance & Reception

Entrance &  Reception

An atrium that feels like being
in the shade of a Yakusugi cedar

Walk into the entrance, and you are greeted by an entrance
housed inside a large atrium stretching up five floors,
with sunlight filtering in from the ceiling.
Our reception desk team can provide wide-ranging information about Yakushima
and are always on hand to help with any questions you may have regarding activities.

TERRACE

The 360°

From the ocean to the mountains,
the setting sun to a sky full of stars,
there are spectacular sights to behold no matter where you look

Surround yourself with Yakushima’s nature.
This clifftop terrace offers views of the expansive ocean below
and Mt. Mocchomu towering behind you.
From this unobstructed viewpoint, the sunsets are a particular highlight.
Lie down on the large benches, let the scenery wash over you,
and enjoy a truly unforgettable experience

Sound Design

A specially-created soundscape
born from the sounds of Yakushima

Inside the hotel, the ambiance is elevated by an original soundscape created using recordings
from Yakushima’s natural world.
By blending the boundaries between humanity and nature, and the visible and invisible, it brings
the beautiful, divine atmosphere of Yakushima to life.
From the entrance to the terrace, restaurant and lounge, this evergreen treat for the ears inspires
the sensation of being enveloped by the nature of Yakushima

Other Services

Coin laundry

Enjoy even long stays in comfort with the use of three washing machines on the first floor. Detergent is automatically dispensed. (Fees apply)

E-BIKE Rental

Rent an E-bike or a sports bike and go cycling to feel the nature of Yakushima.

Hiking shoes cleaning area

Brushes for cleaning shoes after hiking are provided. All guest rooms are also equipped with a shoe dryer.

Accessible
toilet

Wi-Fi

Microwave

Ice machine

Vending
machine

Parking

ONSEN

The bliss of having a natural hot spring
and spectacular views all to yourself

Our onsen suites boast a bath with a view and natural hot spring water
straight from the source.
Enjoy a moment without any interruptions,
as you unwind in the natural hot spring water and
take in the spectacular views that Yakushima is famous for.

RESTAURANT

Freshly-made cuisine, meticulously prepared by a chef using outstanding local ingredients

The harmony of Yakushima can also be experienced through our
dishes crafted with delicious local ingredients.
Be enchanted by dazzling sunrises and breathtaking sunsets while
savoring the finest flavors Yakushima has to offer.
Our cuisine is curated by Chiharu Takei,
Executive Chef at Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima.