β οΈ Opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, establishments or local authorities). Before each trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.
The airline serving Yakushima with ATR turboprops: 4 to 8 flights a day from Kagoshima (about 40 min), one daily flight from Fukuoka (1 h 10) and from Osaka-Itami (1 h 50). Flights also sold by JAL and ANA.
Official websitejac.co.jpβThe main connecting airport for Yakushima, linked with Tokyo by many flights. A shuttle reaches the fast-boat terminal at Kagoshima port in about 55 minutes.
Official websitekoj-ab.co.jpβFast boats from the south pier of Kagoshima port, with about 6 rotations a day depending on the season, in 1 h 50 to 3 h; some call at Ibusuki or Tanegashima. Online booking up to 2 months ahead.
Official websitetykousoku.jpβDaily direct ferry in about 4 hours. Cheaper than the jetfoil, it carries cars and motorbikes.
Official websiteferryyakusima2.comβBoats and flights are often cancelled in bad weather, especially during typhoon season (July to October). Keep a spare day before your international flight.
Official service for preparing your arrival in Japan (immigration and customs) before you leave.
Official websitevjw.digital.go.jpβ