Yakushima Island Tour

Overview

One of our most popular tours is the Yakushima Island Tour. Throughout the tour guests will learn about the rich history of the island, the unique culture and what it’s like to live on Yakushima. The tour stops at some of the well-known locations as well as some lesser-known favorite spots. On a full day tour, guests will be able to do a complete circuit of the island and stop off at many places of interest along the way. Highlights of the island tour include waterfalls, the wildlife along the Seibu Rindo, the Hirauchi Sea Onsen and the beaches of Nagata. There is usually time to visit a local crafts shop if requested.  There is no set itinerary for the Yakushima Island Tour as weather and other factors determine the route we take and the places we visit.  However, rest assured that we maximize what can be seen during the duration of the tour.

Most of the sites we visit are on the unpopulated side of the island, where there are few shops and restaurants, and so we provide a bento – a Japanese packed lunch. If you have dietary preferences then please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your dietary restrictions.

If you are leaving the island on the day of the tour then we can drop you directly at the port or airport. The island tour can also be adjusted for those that do not have a full day on the island, but wish to see as much as possible in a shorter time frame.

The private tours the Yakushima Island Tour itineraries can be tailor-made to fit your schedule and interests.

Locations Map

Field Data

Level:

Distance:

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Time:

7 hours

Altitude:

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Tour fees

Guide with English ability

Open TourPrivate Tour
1 person39,000 yen49,000 yen
2 person40,000 yen50,000 yen
3 person48,000 yen57,000 yen
4 person52,000 yen64,000 yen
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Guide with Native English
Open TourPrivate Tour
1 person43,000 yen59,000 yen
2 person44,000 yen60,000 yen
3 person54,000 yen69,000 yen
4 person60,000 yen76,000 yen
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Tour Information

What's Included:

  • Lunch Bento
  • Transportation

What's not included:

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Things to bring:

  • When booking a YES tour then we shall send a full list of extra hiking gear required for this tour.
  • If you do not have the correct gear and don’t wish to carry heavy hiking boots on an international flight then YES can arrange hiking gear rental on Yakushima.
    YES! Yakushima Rental services
  • Please check the YES hiking wear recommendations.
    About Hiking Wear

Additional Info:

  • The Hirauchi Sea Onsen can be entered a few hours before and after low tide. If you would like to try this experience (300 yen per person) then please let us know and we will do our best to time your visit with the low tides.
  • The direction of the Island Tour depends upon the guest`s hotel location, the weather and a variety of other factors. During the summer months we can take guests to picturesque cool rivers and the beach should you like to swim.
  • When participating on YES tours all guests must have travel insurance to cover accident and medical costs in Japan. Guests without travel insurance in Japan can receive insurance cover from Tokio Marine Nichido Insurance.
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Cancellation Charges

Date/time of cancellationCancellation Charges
15 days in advanceFree
14–8 days in advance30%
7-2 days in advance50%
1 day or on the day100%

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge will be waivered only if adverse weather prevents the guest from arriving to Yakushima, or adverse weather forces us to cancel the tour. Under all other circumstances if a the guest cancels a tour then cancellation charges apply.