Apollo Resort is located right on the white sand beaches of Yakushima Island’s north-east coast. Rooms include a sofa and private bathroom, and open directly onto a terrace overlooking the sea.
Gwendolyn
United States of America
The majority of the rooms are beachfront/beach view. Great, ultra-modern shower & toilet. Good location on perimeter road; quiet (except for the surf)! Pleasant staff. Remote controlled window blind. Refrigerator. WiFi. A comfortable mix of up-to-date and traditional. Room (double with two beds) is on the small side as far as dealing with suitcases, etc., but not impossible
Located at the edge of a peninsula on Yakushima Island, samana hotel Yakushima offers great views of the ocean and Mount Motchom.
Anonymous
United States of America
Staff was most friendly and kind, room very comfortable and clean, beautiful views and scents, good breakfast, great onsen & water. Loved everything about my stay
Located in Yakushima, 6.9 miles from Shiratani Unsuikyo, THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA ocean & forest provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.
Mariana
United States of America
The room is modern, great ocean view with a big balcony, lost of privacy and the bathtub with ocean view is amazing!
The hotel is very nice and the staff did their best to help and answer all our questions.
We took a private tour to the famous Moss Forests and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide! She was super knowledgeable and went out of her way to make our hike an unforgettable experience (Mish Higashi).
We where able to rent all the hiking gear that we needed for our tour.
Located in Yakushima, a 17-minute walk from Harutahama Beach, Hotel Yakushima Sanso provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.
GerryC
Australia
The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and good value.
Newly opened in February 2014, Guest House Yakushima is located in the southern part of Yakushima. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, free parking and a luggage storage service.
Phoebe
United Kingdom
Great location. Basic hostel for a good price. Felt quiet at night and the kitchen was good for heating up food.
There was also some rice and noodles available for a small fee which was useful as the nearest shop is a long walk away.
At Cottage Morinokokage, guests can rent out a cottage with a hammock. Free WiFi is available in the guest rooms.
Desiree
Singapore
Our host Mr Nakashima was very kind and generous during our stay. He always replied to our messages via bookings.com very quickly, so it was easy to ask any questions and get help whenever we needed. When we had to change our travel dates and book a different room for the last day, he was very understanding and went the extra mile to assist us in transferring our luggage to the new room. Needless to say, the cottages themselves were adorable and lovely! Very clean and spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The best thing is the shoe dryer machine provided in the room. Because it rains so much in Yakushima, that device was invaluable in preparing our footwear for another day of adventure as they would be dry in no time! On the only one clear night we experienced, we were able to see some stars outside the room. The atmosphere is peaceful and you can hear birds chirping in the morning. It rained almost every day we visited, and yet we truly enjoyed our time in Yakushima thanks to the warm welcome from his family & colleagues, and appreciate all the help (especially advising us on the correct port to go for our departure ferry).
Minnsyuku Yakushimaya enjoys a location in Yakushima, 23 miles from Yakusugi Land and 9.4 miles from Jomon Sugi.
VickiSFBayArea
United States of America
We like the high wooden ceilings of the cottage.Bathroom was nice, all wood, newly remodeled. It was also nice to have a private garden that was away from the road with deck, table, chairs and hammock.
Located in Yakushima, 7.5 mi from Shiratani Unsuikyo, 屋久の宿 たぐち features rooms with air conditioning.
DOHYUNG
South Korea
The host made a reservation of a rental car on behalf of us at the peak season, which greatly helped us. We had breakfast every day (1,800 yen per person) during our stay and they were great. The dishes include grilled mackerel/salmon, several cooked vegetables/sea weeds, soup, and yogurt. We also had a nice dinner (3,200 yen per person) including grilled amberjack, amberjack sashimi, smoked mackerel, and braised pork belly.
Yakushima is a beautiful island with amazing views.
Yakushima is a beautiful island with amazing views. The island is quiet and not touristy at all. Most things are closed on Sundays and don’t chose Yakushima if you want to go shopping or night life (it doesn’t exist). If you want great hiking, beautiful views and a touch of peace and quiet it’s a great place to go. Rent a car. Definitely worth it to tour the island and some of the inland roads (be warned they are very narrow and slow moving in many places, and you will need to reverse a lot for others to pass) It was a great way to see the island all its beauty and tons of monkeys.
Sean
Canada
10
Scored 10
Shiratani Unsuikyo was breathtaking.
Shiratani Unsuikyo was breathtaking. Jumonsugi Cedar trail was an adventure but not as pretty as Shiratani Unsuikyo. I am glad I did it but would not do it again. I will remember Shiratani Unsuikyo for the rest of my life as one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I have travelled a lot. Words cannot describe how beautiful it was. I wish I had 4 nights here. I needed one more day to explore the island. People should think twice about doing Jumonsugi trail. It is a lot and quite hard. Do it for the adventure but not for the views.
Sturkey
10
Scored 10
Incredible island full of wonderful nature toe explore, I...
Incredible island full of wonderful nature toe explore, I could have spent 5 days here probably, although a car rental would be really helpful. The buses and taxis are relatively expensive and not always available or convenient.
Vincent
Canada
10
Scored 10
You have to hike on Yakushima to really appreciate it.
You have to hike on Yakushima to really appreciate it. The drive into the hills to get to these walks is incredible. The walks through moss and forests of ancient trees is brillant. It is like stepping into another world on Yakushima. If not into hiking, then the waterfalls and beaches and tide pools are also great.
Wayne
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
It is an amazing island with beautiful nature and scenery...
It is an amazing island with beautiful nature and scenery but not well developed infrastructure and scarce public transport system. Best to rent a car, otherweise it limits activity on the other side of the island. Realisticly speaking the one destination visit per day is maximum with public transport. It is also necessary to begin early, as there are not really activities just for a half day (due to bus schedules). Therefore a 3 days stay may be a bit too short considering travel time with a ferry. It is good idea to shop before reaching island as there is limited supermarket choice.
Joanna
Austria
6.0
Scored 6.0
Very wild Island.
Very wild Island. Good for people liking forest and trails, not good for people liking beaches. Not touristic Island. Organic Island, locals people are nice and helping. No shops. 7 days is enough to stay and visit.
This is the second part of the same stay which I've reviewed already; please see my other review for details. We like the place pretty much and will not hesitate to stay here again. Exceptionally clean (even by Japans standard!), quiet, conveniently located to everything important in the Island cottage, perfect for a couple. Kitchen, albeit small, is pretty adequate for self catering (even for longer stays). Nice laundry facilities make daily chores simple and quick. Even little things like boots dryer are available. Thanks!
I slept on an extremely comfortable futon, and was given everything needed to recharge at the end of a long day exploring Yakushima and be prepared for the next one. The staff were incredibly fun and welcoming, and did an excellent job of checking in on every guests itinerary for the day to make sure they had what they needed/knew how to get there and back in one piece. The breakfast bentos and optional lunch bentos were a convenient and filling way to feed an all-day hike. Everything was exceptional.
I think the location of this hotel is absolutely amazing, it is on a cliff where you can see the ocean from the room! that is the part I really like, it is also very close to the port like a 5-minute walk, and a supermarket nearby, a very convenient location to start your journey on this island. you can book the tour group directly from the front desk and they even have hiking equipment for rental, so you can find everything you need here.
Walking distance from Miyanoura port and just opposite the bus stop to everywhere 😁
Quiet, clean. They would clean my room everyday and even change the bedding.
The owner is very nice. He knows the bus timetable by heart and offered hiking poles, gloves, tankan fruit and everything I needed :)
Nice and clean shower too, and free access to washing machine, which is a big plus in Yakushima!
Did I mention the extra soft duvet and comfy bed?
I cannot emphasize enough how fantastic Hidekazu-san was as a host. He was invaluable in offering tips and suggestions for my 2 night stay on Yakushima island. The location was quite centrally as well in the Miyanoura town area. This guesthouse is a renovated standard Japanese home but it had all the amenities that one could hope for. My shoes were completely soaked from hiking Yakushima but staff there helped me dry out overnight.
The amazing island Yakushima along with its friendly people. We had an amazing experience for our last stop of our honeymoon trip to Japan. We rented a car for the days we were staying and this is really recommended since you're able to explore and see much more of the island. Shouji-san and Mami-san were super kind and we facilitated us in every way possible. Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip!
Kitchen and washing machine is available for free. It was very convenient to be able to wash all the dirty clothes after a long hiking.
Room air conditioner is new and very efficient. Slept very comfortably.
There is a supermarket nearby, which allowed us to buy breakfast and lunch at cheap price.
Luckily there were no other guests staying while we stayed. So we had very pleasant time staying here.
Everything ! Very nice host who lives nearby with his family. Whole house very well equipped. Nice sea view, house surrounded by nature everywhere. It was a bliss for us to stay there for three nights, we definitively felt "at home". Well located vis a vis main tourist spots (yet you would need a car). Excellent value for price.
Yuki was an incredible host. We would absolutely stay the Pension Blue Drop again when we visit Yakushima again! The beds were extremely comfortable, the facility was beautiful and Yuki gave us great information about things to do in the area. Definitely opt in to the meals there, as they are DELICIOUS!
An absolutely amazing place to stay in Miyanoura area. The room was very spacious and had everything you might need, and the traditional bath elevated the experience even further. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. We hope to come back to Yakushima and to Sen-no-Ie in particular (¬‿¬)
Very nice ryokan and perfect location : near the ferry port, and at 5min of a bus stop to take you everywhere on the island.
The host explained to me everything and helped me organise my stay in Yakushima. He was so nice !
(And the bath was perfect after a day hiking!)
Amazing location to check out Isso Beach with a bus stop very close. Also rather close to Nagata Inakahama Beach to see the sea turtles during their season. Amazing host and very nice Ryokan-style rooms with futons. Great shared room / kitchen and facilities.
The hosts are very kind and hospitable. They were extremely helpful with tips for exploring Yakushima and we loved their hike and restaurant recommendations. The dinner we had at the hotel was one of my favorites in all of Japan. Would definitely stay again.
Quiet location, beautiful house with nice artistic touches. Homemade desserts and local brews available. Yuki was so helpful on booking us the Miyazaki car ferry. The only place we stayed at in 3 weeks across Japan with REAL LINEN sheets!
Friendly and warm host. Ready to provide you with local information, help make reservations, and share Yakushima's beauty. The space felt more homey as the owner was very warm and inviting. Thank you very much!
Beautiful atmosphere genuine local. All equipped. Some essential information to tour the island at hand. Quiet and comfortable (just skip the western type bed and lay on the futons).
It's a traditional hotel with a history! The view from the public area on 6F is marvelous!!! I had a very comfortable, large room, well equipped and great view. English spoken.
Spacious, comfortable, relaxing and welcoming. A stylish and practical base for exploring Yakushima. It was great for two of us but would also be perfect for a larger group.
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