YAKUSHIMA TRAVEL GUIDE

The Yakushima Services section provides a range of information about Yakushima restaurants, cafes, souvenir shopping,  supermarkets, rental services, laundry and emergency contacts.

Shops and restaurants are shown in regional sections to make it easier to choose based upon the location of your accommodation.  Although some of the Yakushima hotels serve excellent cuisine, should you opt to self-cater then there are ample restaurant options, particularly in the north east & east of Yakushima.

YES can arrange vehicle rental upon request.  Rentals are usually based upon your arrival date & time and your departure date & time.  Vehicle collection and vehicle return can be arranged for the Miyanoura Port, Anbo Port and Yakushima Airport.  Unfortunately, car accidents involving international visitors are quite common, so driving around the island by yourself does come with some risks.  Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of renting a vehicle is that visitors have a tendency to think that this option is better than booking a YES tour.  Spending a few days upon our island and leaving it without knowing anything about it would be a shame and a wasted opportunity. 

Please note that our website has an emergency services contact list.  Accidents do occur on the island (especially traffic accidents) which is a good reason to consider booking your car rental with YES as we can offer support in times of unfortunate occurrences.