Access
AccessBy air
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Osaka International (Itami) Airport and Fukuoka Airport offer direct flights to Yakushima and connecting flights through Kagoshima Airport. Flights from other airports transfer through Kagoshima Airport.
The flight time from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport is about 35 minutes.
A complimentary pickup service is available from Yakushima Airport in time with your arrival and departure. Travel time from the airport to Sankara is about 40 minutes.
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Japan Airlines /
Japan Air Commuter: 0120-25-5971ANA: 0120-029-222
By JR Train and Ferry or Fast Ferry
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A complimentary pickup service is available from Anbo Port in time with your arrival and departure. The travel time from the port to Sankara is about 25 minutes.
*Guests arriving at Miyanoura Port can be picked up from and dropped off at Yakushima Airport. Please consult with us when making your reservation.
(The travel time from Miyanoura Port to Sankara is about 50 minutes one way. Taxis cost about 8,000 yen.)
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Toppy / Rocket jetfoil
Tane Yaku Jetfoil: +81-99-226-0128Yakushima 2 ferry
Orita Kisen: +81-99-226-0731
Services
Airport Pickup Service
We offer a complimentary pickup service between Yakushima Airport and Sankara in time with your arrival and departure. Advance reservations are required.
Activity Planning
We can tailor activities and sightseeing recommendations to suit your interests. Contact us for more information.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is provided for guests who arrive by car.
On-site Cart Service
Our cart shuttle service can transport you from your villa to the main building to visit the restaurants, spa or sauna.
Rental Car Service
"Rentals are 1,650 yen per hour, including gasoline. Reservations are required.
*Rental cars are Toyota Sientas (five vehicles available).
*Cars must be picked up and returned on the hotel grounds."
Bicycle Rental Service
Cross Bike
3 hours: 1,000 yen / 6 hours: 2,000 yen / 1 day: 2,500 yen
Road Bike
3 hours: 2,000 yen / 6 hours: 3,500 yen / 1 day: 4,000 yen
*All bicycles are Cannondale brand.
E Bike
3 hours: 2,000 yen / 6 hours: 3,500 yen / 1 day: 4,000 yen
*All bicycles are Cannondale brand. (Adventure neo3 EQ)
*Bicycles must be picked up and returned on the hotel grounds.
Access to Major Attractions

To drive around the perimeter of Yakushima, simply follow the main prefectural roads that circumnavigate the island. This route is about 100km.Along this route, you will come to the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, which is part of the World Heritage site on Yakushima. You may also encounter animals such as monkeys and deer on the road.After arriving at the hotel, a butler will ask how you would like to spend your time in Yakushima and assist you in planning your stay. There are also some hidden gems known only to local people, and we would be delighted to share this knowledge with you.
*Please note that roads other than prefectural routes and the Seibu Rindo Forest Road are quite narrow. Having an experienced driver operate vehicles wherever possible is highly recommended.

1.Senpiro Waterfall
10 min. drive from Sankara
2.Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen
30 min. drive from Sankara
3.Ohko-no-taki Waterfall
50 min. drive from Sankara
4.Seibu Rindo Forest Path
1 hr. drive from Sankara
5.Nagata Inakahama Beach
1 hr. 30 min. drive from Sankara
6.Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
1 hr. 30 min. drive from Sankara