Holiday houses in Yakushima

Relax under the starry sky to the sound of the river – private Japanese-style building with open-air bath and sauna *Guesthouse Isohiyodori

This is a private guesthouse nestled in nature in the quiet southern part of Yakushima Island. A small river flows before your eyes, and you can enjoy a special time surrounded by the forest and the starry sky. The standout features are the open-air bath and the sauna. You can enjoy a unique experience of reconnecting with nature in the forest while listening to the babbling of the river—an experience you can only have here. Let the greenery soothe you during the day, and at night, unwind your mind and body under a sky full of stars. It's right next to the river, so you can swim, and you can go to the river from the open-air bath.There is also a deck, so please use it for breakfast and coffee breaks. On the opposite side of the river, diagonally, there is a neighbour's garden, so it is not a completely private space.We recommend bringing your own swimwear. This sauna stove is a Japanese-made dry sauna stove.You can enjoy a high-temperature sauna. The accommodation fee includes all of the following. ・Open-air bath and sauna (please use by 10 pm) ・Sauna poncho & sauna hat ・ Towels (additional towels can also be provided) We will prepare futons for the third and subsequent guests.Infants stay for free, but if you'd like to rent a futon for them, we can arrange one for 1,000 yen per day.

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racine [Private villa] Access to Jomon Cedar and eateries Convenient security area/BBQ available!

racine yakushima is an entire villa for you to enjoy Yakushima. Conveniently located in the Aboko area with convenient access to the Jomon Cedar trailhead, and it is the second town of Yakushima next to Miyanoura, so it is also convenient to have access to restaurants! It is also close to the airport, and it is easy to plan for access to each tourist destination. Bus stops are close, and it's convenient to get around by bus. The starry sky from the wooden deck is amazing. ＜ About the facility ＞ There are fully equipped kitchens, dining and living rooms, including dishes, microwave, toaster, and rice cooker. There are two bedrooms (two beds each) and two lodge-style bedrooms, two sets of futons each. In addition to the bathroom with a bathtub, there are two shower rooms. There are 3 washrooms and 2 toilets. On rainy days, there is also plenty of space to enjoy darts, putters, and more. It is convenient for consecutive nights, and it is fully equipped with washing machine and dryer, such as a washing machine, dryer, and other necessary appliances. On-site Rakuten Mobile radio tower and the wifi connection is the best. BBQ equipment can be used near the wooden deck, but it is charged (2,200 yen).

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SOBAE Stream private Villa Yakushima

Hie | SOBAE Stream Private Villa Yakushima This is a private villa for one group per day, surrounded by old-growth forest and pristine streams in the southern part of Yakushima Island. The approximately 3,300-square-metre (1,000-tsubo) site features moss-covered boulders, a riverside forest, and an area where you can enjoy a campfire. Enjoy a stay 'amidst the nature of Yakushima', an experience you won't get just by visiting tourist attractions. Ideal for family trips, groups of friends, retreats, or special getaways with loved ones. The more you come with your loved ones, the richer and more unforgettable your stay in Nippō-Ame will be. On the property, you can enjoy forest bathing, swimming in the river, campfires, BBQs, reading, cooking and peaceful relaxation. While staying in a comfortable villa, you can experience the forests, water, rocks and fire of Yakushima Island up close. 'Sobae' is an ancient Japanese term for light rain. On Yakushima, one of the world's leading water islands, we hope you will enjoy a stay surrounded by rain, forests, rivers, rocks and fire. With that in mind, we named this place 'Hishōame'.

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Fully chartered, with a large deck overlooking the sea and forest, and a jacuzzi

"Cliffside Villa NIRVANA" is a private villa for rent, surrounded by subtropical forest and overlooking the sea in the southern part of Yakushima Island. Wake up surrounded by the nature of Yakushima and enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious wooden deck overlooking the forest and the sea beyond.Relax in the jacuzzi overlooking the sea, gather around the indoor BBQ without worrying about the weather, or enjoy a movie in the private cinema.Here, both the time to do something and the time to do nothing are special. Up to 12 people, 3 bedrooms, 6 double beds.Also fully equipped with a kitchen, Wi-Fi, heating and cooling, a washing machine and a private parking space. At dusk, take your time as you gaze at the sky, forest and sea, which change their appearance by the minute.In winter, whales can sometimes be seen offshore. A place to get away from everyday life, connect with loved ones, and discover another side of Yakushima. To NIRVANA on Yakushima Island, nestled between the forest and the sea.

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A private guest house with a view of the sea. Within a 10-minute drive of popular hot springs and supermarkets.

This is a private-style guest house that has just been renovated in a modern style and opened in February 2024. It is close to popular hot springs such as JR Hotel, Onoma Onsen, and Kaichu Onsen, and it is also very convenient for shopping because it is about a 10-minute drive to one of the few large supermarkets in Yakushima. The guest house is equipped with 4 semi-double size beds, a dining table for 6 people, a washer and dryer, the latest appliances, kitchen utensils, and a BBQ set, so up to 6 people can stay comfortably. There is a large terrace on the first floor where you can have a BBQ, and a terrace on the second floor with a panoramic view of the ocean. There are very few houses around the house, so it is a great place to relax quietly.

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Hirauchi Hot Spot 2 bedroom Japanese style house

Hirauchi Hot Spot is a traditional Japanese style house located in the south of the island. It is easy to find on the main road next to a bus stop. It has great sea and mountain views and is surrounded by nature. Two famous open air onsens - Hirauchi and Yudomari are just a few minutes walk away. We have another beautiful self contained house nearby which caters for up to 6 people. Have a look “South Coast House “ It is a Japanese house near the popular sightseeing spot "Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen" in the southern part of Yakushima.It is within walking distance with Yudomari Onsen.We recommend renting a car because it is far from the popular mountain climbing course.

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South Coast House Entire self contained home/貸切別荘

South Coast House is a traditional Japanese style home located on the very south coast of the island. It is very private, surrounded by nature with great sea and mountain views. Two natural outdoor hot spring Onsens - Harauchi and Yudomari are just a few minutes drive away. There is also some hiking, swimming and snorkelling spots close by. It is best to have a rental car as we are quite far from from the main towns, restaurants and most popular hiking trails. The South Coast House is a Japanese house built on a local cedar in Yakushima.

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Banyan Retreat: the Nest ガジュマルの隠れ家: 鳥の巣

Winner of the 2024 IDA Design award and the 2025 NY Architectural Design Award, the Nest was designed by architect Tsukasa Ono using only local materials. It sits on six acres of wild forest and garden. We are 20 meters from Banyan Kitchen, where guests receive a 10% discount. We are also walking distance to a supermarket, restaurants, cafes, and bakeries, a 10-minute drive to the famous Hirauchi Kaichu onsen, and a 20-minute walk to Onoiada onsen. We also organize transportation- please ask.

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Miyanoura Port Convenience: Riverside Entire home

We chose our accommodation's location carefully to make it as convenient as possible. Yakushima is quite remote and doesn't have many transportation options. Yakushima is relatively large, covering about 100 kilometers. There are restaurants and supermarkets scattered around, but it can be challenging to find rental cars or taxis. →You can walk to popular restaurants in just 3 minutes, so you can have a great meal and easily return. Additionally, a supermarket is only a 7-minute walk away.

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Fisherman's living experience inn: Fuku no Ki

Yakushima is famous for mountains, but the sea, fish are also attractive. This inn is a bit inconvenient, but we treat you like family. And you can eat delicious fresh fish. The building is a converted fisherman's barn. We will cook fish together, heat Goemon bath with firewood, and provide you with a stay as if you were living with us. One cooking experience is included during your stay. On other days, you will stay without meals. Optional fishing boat tour (extra charge) is also available.

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Ocean view guest house Yakushima - Cottage

This location is very quiet & secret place for vacation home. There is a small Tatami room like a tea celemony room that you can use as yoga, meditation etc. for your private time. However, no kitchen facility. We provide an electric pot,cups,small dishies, refrigerater, microwave and oven grills toaster, so you can bring some food etc. There is sea and forest view from the guest cottage. Cottage is made in Japanese style with aromatic local cedar wood , open beams, and Shoji screens.

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Shimayado Yakushima is 10 minutes from popular hot springs and a large supermarket! A guest house that is rented out as a whole.

This guesthouse was renovated from a villa into a modern one and opened in 2022. We have everything I, the owner, feel you need, so you can have a comfortable stay. It is close to popular hot springs such as the famous Onoaida Onsen and Kaichu Onsen, and Senhiro Falls and Toroki Falls are within 10 minutes. In addition, it is about 5 minutes by car to one of the few large supermarkets on Yakushima, so it is very convenient for shopping.

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