Best places in Yakushima

Discover the best rated places in Yakushima, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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#1

Tranquil hiking trails in thick woods, with streams, valley views & abundant flora & fauna.

4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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#2

Ōko Waterfall.

Scenic spot

Picturesque double waterfall in a forest setting plunging 88-m. into a natural pool.

4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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#3

Wilson's Stump

Historical landmark

Moss-covered sugi tree stump with an opening shaped like a heart & trails nearby.

4.70 (454 reviews)
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#4

Jōmon Sugi

Tourist attraction

Towering, millennia-old cypress said to be the oldest tree in Japan & a destination for pilgrimages.

4.60 (986 reviews)
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#5

Yakusugi Land

Nature preserve

Hiking trails through dense forest & along mossy streams, with wooden walkways & bridges.

4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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#9

Kigensugi Cedar

Tourist attraction

Imposing & feted cedar tree, viewed from a forest boardwalk & estimated to be 3,000 years old.

4.50 (447 reviews)
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#11

Inakahama Beach

Wildlife refuge

Sandy beach & renowned turtle breeding ground from May to July, with views of volcanic Mt. Furudake.

4.40 (562 reviews)
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#15

Trails across a landscape of holy peaks & bay islands, home to rare macaque monkeys & sea turtles.

4.70 (141 reviews)
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#20

Cottage Morinokokage

Indoor lodging

Homey countryside cottages with mountain views, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.

4.60 (135 reviews)
$77 /night
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#24

Senpiro Falls

Tourist attraction

Crashing waterfall with a 60-meter drop in a jagged valley with an observatory to the south.

4.30 (319 reviews)
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#25

Yakusugi Museum

Natural history museum

Japanese cedar museum, with tree specimens & logging exhibits, plus a shop with wooden handicrafts.

4.20 (638 reviews)
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#29

Simple quarters in an informal hot spring hotel offering saunas, dining & multiple soaking pools.

4.20 (384 reviews)
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#41

Guesthouse Yakushima

Budget Japanese inn

Simply decorated rooms & a mixed-gender dorm in a down-to-earth, riverside guesthouse.

4.50 (76 reviews)
$36 /night

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