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sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel with 2 restaurants

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Sankara Villa Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Sankara Junior Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, French cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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553 Haginoue, Mugio, Yakushima, Kagoshima-ken, 891-4402
  • Place, Yakushima Botanical Research Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Toroki Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yakushima National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Yakushima (KUM)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Sankara Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sankara Suite Ocean View

  • 1356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sankara Villa Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sankara Villa Suite Ocean View

  • 1119 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sankara Junior Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sankara Junior Suite Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 764 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Villa - Manasa (1F)

  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Villa - Manasa (2F)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Yakushima

Oceanside stay.You'll find Yakushima Botanical Research Park and Toroki Falls within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mt. Mocchomudake and Senhiro Fall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Yakushima Botanical Research Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Toroki Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Anbo River - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Yakusugi Nature Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Yakushima National Park - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Yakushima Airport (KUM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shiiba Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー 屋久島安房店 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seirios島海味kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪安永丸 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪やくしま果鈴 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

4-star luxury hotel with 2 restaurants
Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury sankara hotel & spa Yakushima. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Yakushima hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offers 29 accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include Thai massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 5 2026 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from February 1 2026 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is sankara hotel & spa Yakushima to the airport?

Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima is 10.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Yakushima Airport (KUM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima on Dec 17, 2025 start from $441.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have an airport shuttle?

Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offer free breakfast?

Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have a pool?

Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima features an outdoor pool.

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have a restaurant?

Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima is home to ayana, which features French cuisine.

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is sankara hotel & spa Yakushima to downtown Yakushima?

Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima is 8.3 mi away from Yakushima.