The Hotel Yakushima

Guests who stayed here loved

“Our stay at The Hotel Yakushima Ocean & Forest was beyond exceptional. We stayed 2 nights in the Deluxe Double Room with Sea View - NAMIOTO, and 5 nights in the Standard Japanese-Style Room with Mountain View. The NAMIOTO was spacious and modern with an incredible view. The Japanese-Style room was smaller, but very charming, reminding me of ryokans I’ve visited in the past. And the Japanese room came with a tea set complete with sencha loose-leaf. Heaven. We contacted the hotel in advance to request vegan meal options. We would have settled for something simple, but were delighted to receive gourmet multi-course meals—similar to kaiseki—with service to match. And every night was a different feast—nothing repeated. Just be aware that the menu is (thoughtfully) determined by the head chef. Drinks are available for a separate fee, and are reasonably priced. I recommend trying one of the local craft beers. The facilities impressed us. The sento was spacious and peaceful. Just the right temperature for a good soak after a long hike. Best of all was the addition of a cold bath and sauna. The laundry room was clean and perfectly adequate, with complimentary soap. The gift shop had a lot of great things on offer. I especially enjoy our hand-crafted chopsticks made from Yakushima cedar. We didn’t need to rent or buy any equipment, but we did purchase day passes for the bus at the front desk (cash only), and had them prepare a small bento box of onigiri on one occasion. Our entire stay was wonderful, and will remain a special memory in our hearts. As will the forests, ocean, deer and monkeys of Yakushima. Thank you to everyone at the hotel for making us feel welcome and appreciated. We truly hope to return. Nothing comes to mind.”

Nate · Jun 11, 2026