USEFUL INFORMATION

Don't forget to have cash on Yakushima

Exchanging money on Yakushima can be difficult, so it’s best to come prepared. Rather than wasting precious time hunting down an ATM near your accommodation, we recommend you try to bring enough cash for your entire trip. Don’t worry about having to carry large amounts of cash around with you as security on Yakushima is never an issue. 

When budgeting for your trip, please note that many shops, hotels and services on the island still do not accept credit card payments.

Financial Institutions and ATMs on Yakushima

Japan Post Bank

To withdraw money then our recommendation is to use a post office ATM.  The post office ATM’s  accept a range of international bank cards.  There are 8 post office ATMs  scattered around the island and they are open from 8:45 to 18:00 on weekdays, and from 9:00 to 17:00 on weekends and national holidays. 

Japanese Post Office ATMs accept credit cards that belong to the following international networks: Visa, Visa Electron, Plus, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express and Diners Club cards. Check the sticker (s) on the back of your card to see which network (s) your card belongs to.

The ATM`s at Miyanoura, Anbo, Onoaida and Nagata accept credit card withdrawals.

When at the Post Office ATM press ‘English Guidance’ on the lower right-hand side of the screen and then press the withdrawal button.

Other Banks and ATMs

JA Bank

The JA Bank ATM’s also accept VISA card withdrawals and there are 2 JA Bank ATMs both are open every day from 9:00 to 19:00. 

Local Bank

The local Kagoshima Bank and Minami Nihon Bank are also marked on the map, but do not accept international bank card withdrawals. 

The Kagoshima Bank in Miyanoura is the only place that will exchange currency over the counter. It can also cash travellers cheques in US$, Euro & most other currencies.

There is no facility to exchange Japanese Yen back to a foreign currency on Yakushima.