Yakushima Messenger
Yakushima Messenger is an outdoor clothing and gift shop located about 2 minutes drive from the airport in the Anbo direction. The emphasis of the goods sold at Yakushima Messenger is driven by the concept of mystery, health and beauty. OPEN: 09:00 – 18:30 (all year round) CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY
Hachimanju Tea Shop
Hachimanju are the oldest tea produces on Yakushima – they began producing tea in 1985. Hachimanju are proud of their organic farming practises producing around five different types of tea including sencha, black tea & houji tea (smoked). One very good reason to visit Hachimanju is that they h
Bongato Hirami-Ya
Hirami make a good range of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts. As with all bakeries on Yakushima, it is better to visit the bakery before mid-afternoon when the shelves begin to look empty. There is a small car park to the right hand side of the bakery. Hirami is located south of the Miyanoura Ri
Baba Suisan
Baba Suisan Ltd (馬場水産) is situated in Isso in the very north of Yakushima. The fish processing plant was established in 1907 and is still run by the same family. Baba Suisan specialize in smoked mackerel using traditional methods with hardwood. Another speciality is `saba bushi` where the ma
Yakusugi Gakunan Gallery Jukei
Gakunan produce high-end Yakusugi work. The upstairs gallery holds an extensive and impressive exhibition of work from small trinkets to large tables and wardrobes. When visiting Gakunan it is usually always a private viewing. Gakunan is located behind Somes store near the Yakushima Airport. However
Takashi Kawamura
Takashi Kawamura is a Yakushima artist working in pen. His art is focused upon the nature of Yakushima, wildlife, marine life and landscapes. Takashi Kawamura`s work is sold in print format and ranges from large poster-style prints to small postcards. OPEN: all year, but call in advance (English sp
Drugstore Mori
Drugstore Mori located about 500m north of the Yakushima Airport. This drugstore is the biggest shop on the island. Drugstore Mori holds a wide range of toiletries, medicines, vegetables, frozen foods, beverages, daily items and a lot more. OPEN: 09:00 – 22:00 CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Ja
Drug Eleven
Drug 11 stocks a wide range of toiletries, simple ailments and first aid supplies. The shop also has a 100 yen corner. Drug 11 is located about 1km north of the Yakushima Airport. OPEN: 09:00 – 21:00 all year CLOSED: NOTE: GALLERY: DATA Japanese Name: ドラッグイレブン 屋久島店
Furusato Market
The Furusato Market is one of the first big shops ou may see if you arrive to the Miyanoura Port. It`s also usually the last place you may visit before returning to the mainland as last minute souvenir panic-buying occurs. The Furusato Market is well-stocked with Yakushima gifts and crafts, foodstuf
Suginoya
Located at the entrance to the Yakushima Airport Suginoya have a range of quality Yakushima wood products. Some of the products have bank-loan price tags, but there are also a good range of very affordable wood gifts. Suginoya also operate chopstick-making workshops which last for about one hou