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The 10 Best Lodges in Yakushima, Japan

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Yakushima Cottage Morino Fairy offers all-wooden private cottages with a balcony, a kitchenette and sea views. The property has a garden, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It’s a 10-minute drive from the centre of Anbo. All rooms feature an open-air bath.

This little place was paradise, beautiful view of the water, trees, mountains, and our room had a balcony which we could watch the sunrise from. There was also an outdoor bath, but we didn't end up using it. We stayed for 4 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. It's about 40 minutes drive from the Miyanoura Port and about 10-15 minutes drive from the Anbo port. A car is recommended, as its not really walking distance from any food places or convenience stores. There is a yummy gelato shop next door though! And you can park right outside of your cottage. Driving up to the cottage, you might almost miss it. There's a pink house right in front of it, but the turn into the cottages is right before that where there is a little sign that said "Fairy". Each day, we were supposed to be out of the room by 9am so they could clean it, and they often left us a treat like mousse and fresh hibiscus flowers. Having to leave early may not be ideal for everyone, but it meant we were out earlier so we could do more things in our day. The bed was super comfortable, best sleep I've had in a while, and the area was so quiet. We had a chicken come visit us 3 out of the 4 mornings there, which was a delight.

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9.3
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

At Cottage Morinokokage, guests can rent out a cottage with a hammock. Free WiFi is available in the guest rooms.

The air-conditioned cottages feature a living room with a flat-screen TV, air cleaner, toilet with washlet function, shoe dryer and western beds. Cottage Type S, B,C rooms have a bathroom, while Cottage Type A has a shower room. Chapel/cottage and Cottage B & C have equiped with mini kitchen.Guests can sit out by the cottage terrace and relax.

all item and furnitures are so pretty. bed made us be relaxed and fell asleep deeply. especialy, owner and family was so kind and told us friendly.

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9.2
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

Set 34 km from Yakusugi Land, TIDA Resort Yakushima 旧 屋久島海の胡汀路てぃーだ offers a terrace, a restaurant and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The accommodation has a hot tub.

The lodge offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub.

Very friendly and welcoming. The cottages are well designed, the beds are extremely comfortable and the location is over looking the ocean. The family that own it are really attentive and we had the optional dinner one night which was incredible and cooked by the owner chef. Easy drive from the airport and to any of the amazing hike trail heads and onsens. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again!

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9.7
Exceptional
53 reviews
Price from
US$192
per night

Situated 10 km from Shiratani Unsuikyo, Cottage Yakusugi features Yakusugi Japanese cedar in its architecture and decor, including its walls, ceiling, pillars and furniture. The property staff offers tours of Shiratani Unsuikyou, Yakusugi Land and Yakushima upon request. Guests will have the entire cottage to themselves during their stay. Free parking is available for guests.

This is a beautiful home that is much more traditional than anywhere else I managed to stay in my month-long trip in Japan. It was spacious and well maintained. It also comes with its own kitchen and fridge if you do want to cook your own food. Though we had trouble communicating in both Japanese (I am far from fluent) and English, we made it through in the end :P.

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8.8
Fabulous
144 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

Set 2.5 km from Harutahama Beach, Cottage Kutsuroki offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Yakusugi Land is 17 km from the lodge, while Shiratani Unsuikyo is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Yakushima Airport, 7 km from Cottage Kutsuroki.

Comfortable beds, clean apartement, great price. Very nice and helpful host.

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8.2
Very good
35 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    Babara was a very friendly host! We enjoyed speaking with her and spending time with the other guests. It's a friendly communal vibe in the house. Also the house is a traditional 100 year old japanese wooden house, our room even had cedar wood ceilings!
    Andrea
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 45 reviews
    Very good value for money, in a traditional rural Japanese house. Placed in a very peaceful location in the island, the lady was very nice and the lodging was great. I couldn’t afford the ryokans in my stay in Japan, so this was a good substitute, and was also the best place I stayed in in Japan
    Samuel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 45 reviews
    Beautiful traditional wooden house. Studio/lounge great for yoga practice.
    Simon
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews
    A beautiful wooden house right next to the ocean. Everything was super clean, well equiped and the host was very nice to us, helped us a lot and gave great advice about the island! The sky view from the terrace was stunning.
    Luis
    Group
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    The lodge is absolutely beautiful and has everything one could need. The host is very friendly and gave us some very useful suggestions. The neighborhood is very green and peaceful and we enjoyed daily interactions with chickens and a very jumpy goat. We will definitely stay again if we visit Yakushima again.
    ksangati
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 120 reviews
    Small wooden house with terrasse facing the sea. Bath outside on the terrasse so you can see the stars ! Very clean. You can park your car in front of your room. There is a sofa, and 4 beds in the house you can use.
    Pascale Leclercq
    Family with young children

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