How to get to Yakushima: Which is cheaper: plane, high-speed boat, or ferry?
Kagoshima ・ Yakushima teeth, A popular nature spot that preserves ancient nature is.
One of the attractions of Yakushima is the vast virgin forest that spreads across the island. You can enjoy the mystical scenery created by the gigantic Jomon Cedar tree, which is said to be 7,200 years old, and the moss-covered trees and rocks.
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How to get to Yakushima: Access from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka
In the following, Tokyo ・ Osaka ・ Nagoya ・ Fukuoka From airports in major cities such as How to get to Yakushima We will explain about:
Yakushima There are direct flights to Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) & Fukuoka Airport !
A direct flight from Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) to Yakushima takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
A direct flight from Fukuoka Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Tokyo Haneda Airport & Aichi Chubu Centrair International Airport From Since there are no direct flights, this is the closest one to Yakushima for now. Kagoshima Airport Go to let's.
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Direct flights to Yakushima (Arinashi) |
Travel time by plane (Direct flight to Yakushima) |
Travel time by plane (To Kagoshima Airport) |
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| Tokyo Haneda Airport | none | - | Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes |
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Aichi Chubu Centrair International Airport Centrair (Nagoya area) |
none | - | Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes |
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Osaka - Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) |
can be | Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes | Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes |
| Fukuoka, Fukuoka Airport | can be | Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes | Approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes |
How to get to Yakushima: Access from Kagoshima
After arriving at Kagoshima Airport, Yakushima How to access Plane, high-speed boat, ferry (large passenger ship) Three !
In case of airplane,
Kagoshima Airport
Transfer at.
If you are boarding a high-speed boat or ferry (large passenger ship),
Kagoshima Main Port South Pier Passenger Terminal
Navigate to.
The travel time from Kagoshima Airport to the Kagoshima Main Port South Pier Passenger Terminal is:
About 1 hour by limousine bus
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You can travel smoothly by using the limousine bus that runs from the airport.
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| plane | High-speed boat | Ferry (large passenger ship) | |
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| section | Kagoshima Airport → Yakushima Airport | Kagoshima Main Port South Pier High Speed Ferry Passenger Terminal → Yakushima (Miyanoura Port, Awa Port) | Kagoshima Main Port South Pier Passenger Terminal → Yakushima (Miyanoura Port) |
| Travel time | Approximately 40 minutes |
About 1 hour 50 minutes 2 hr 50 min |
Approximately 4 hours |
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Estimated price (adult) |
9,000 to 20,000 yen | 12,200 yen |
Regular: 6,000 yen First prize: 7,300 yen |
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・Short travel time ・Amazing view from the window seat - High operation rate |
・Many flights ・You can choose your destination (a port on the island) |
・Observation deck available ・ Experience the feeling of a cruise ・There is little rocking, so you can walk around inside the ship You can also eat and shop |
| Demerit |
・Since it is a propeller plane (small plane), there are few seats ・Tickets are hard to get during peak seasons |
・The travel time from the airport to the high-speed ferry terminal is long, about an hour. |
・It takes about an hour from the airport to the terminal, just like the high-speed ferry. ・Only one flight operates per day ・Departure from Kagoshima Port is in the morning, so you will need to stay the night before |
| Recommended People | ・People planning a short trip to Yakushima |
・People who want to enjoy sightseeing in Kagoshima with a flexible schedule - People who plan to stay on the island and are staying near the port |
・People who want to enjoy a leisurely boat trip - People who want to enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area while staying in Kagoshima the night before. |
Recommended and popular tours in Yakushima!
Yakushima So, The area is home to Jomon cedar trees said to be 7,200 years old, moss-covered virgin forests, crystal clear rivers and waterfalls flowing through the mountains covered in lush greenery, and more. , visiting popular nature spots Guided tour is popular!
Trekking Tours
You can enjoy the nature of Yakushima at your leisure.
River Kayaking
Or a full-scale walk through untouched forests
trekking
There are various plans, such as:
Trekking tours vary by content.
Tours range from 2-3 hours to full-day tours lasting over 6 hours.
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Yakushima Choose the tour that best suits your sightseeing schedule.
Depending on the plan,
Pick-up and drop-off at accommodation
or during trekking or kayaking tours.
Rental of all equipment
Free perks such as
is available!
If you can rent bulky items locally, you can lighten the load you take on your trip to Yakushima.
Camera rental and photos taken for free So you can enjoy the great outdoors of Yakushima and make lots of amazing memories!
Find a plan that's perfect for you, or one that you and your partner would like to participate in, and enjoy the activities. Yakushima It's sure to become a memorable memory of your trip!
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The Shiratani Unsuikyo course takes about 7 hours, and you can enjoy nature at your leisure. Pass through the Mononoke Forest and head to your final destination, Taikoiwa Rock. A day will pass by in the blink of an eye!
[Kagoshima/Yakushima] Explore the World Heritage Site! River Kayaking Experience (half-day course)
If you'd like to try kayaking, but are worried about the time and physical stamina of a one-day tour, then this tour is for you. You can do sea kayaking, river kayaking, or stream kayaking! You can make the most of your limited travel time.
[Morning/Afternoon] Beginners welcome! River kayaking in Yakushima (half-day course)
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Yakushima is an island with a lot of rain, with rain falling 35 days a month. For this reason, there are countless rivers and waterfalls in the mountains of Yakushima, which merge to form large rivers that flow into the sea. Clear water and fish swimming in it, and small birds perching and chirping in the trees in the forests that stretch out all around. A view of the lush forest from the river. Kayaking on Yakushima is a pleasure in the gentle currents.
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Guided by female guides, tours are always held on the Anbo River in Yakushima, and you can take a leisurely stroll on the water. Yakushima River Kayak Ebisu holds river kayak tours on the Anbo River in Yakushima all year round. It is privately run by representative Yuriya Okayama. Please come and experience the extraordinary nature of Yakushima, not only by hiking in the mountains but also by feeling the island on the water.
[Free equipment rental] Jomon Cedar Trekking Tour Even beginners can travel light to Yakushima!
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This is a day trip tour of the most popular route on Yakushima, Jomon Cedar. The total distance is about 22km. It's not easy, but you can do it! A tour guide who lives on Yakushima and loves the island will support you! One guide can handle up to 6 people, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. Let's go see Jomon Cedar, which is estimated to be 7,200 years old! Tour schedule: 4:00-5:00
A day trip to Jomon Cedar, a tree said to be 7,200 years old. Along the way, you will walk through a forest of giant trees, including the remains of the Kosugidani settlement, which was the base for Yakusugi logging, and the Daio Cedar and Wilson Stump. ~Schedule for the day~ Pick up around 4:00 to 4:30 5:00 Take the shuttle bus from the Yakusugi Nature Museum parking lot to the Arakawa trailhead 6:00 Have breakfast and warm up at the trailhead
This course goes through the Kusugawa Trail, which is paved with granite stones from the Edo Period, and leads to the mossy forest and Taiko Rock, from which you can see Mount Miyanoura. The view from Taiko Rock after passing through the forest is breathtaking.
Learn how to get to Yakushima and access it before heading out!
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Basically Kagoshima You will need to transfer at Direct flight access is also available from some cities is.
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*The content of this article is current as of August 2024.
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