To Yakushima
Yakushima, a remote island located approximately 130km South of Kagoshima City, can be reached by three means.
Airplane
Direct flights to Yakushima are available only from Osaka International Airport (Itami), Fukuoka Airport and Kagoshima Airport.
From the Kanto region, the most efficient way to get to Yakushima is to first go from Haneda Airport to Kagoshima, which has many flights to Yakushima (1 hour and 50 minutes).
| Departure | Duration | Number of Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | 40mins | 6 flights per day |
| Osaka International Airport （Itami） |
1hr 50mins | 1 flight per day |
| Fukuoka Airport | 1hr 50mins | 1 flight per day |
High Speed Boat
It takes 1 hour and 50 minutes from Kagoshima Honkou Minami Wharf to Miyanoura Port or Awa Port directly, and up to 3 hours via.
There are about six flights a day, depending on the time of year.
High Speed Boat Toppy Rockethttps://www.tykousoku.jp/
Ferry
It takes 4 hours to get to Miyanoura Port from Kagoshima Main Port South Wharf, and there is one flight per day.
Ferry Yakushima 2https://ferryyakusima2.com/
Shortest route, Lowest cost
Or in the Middle
High speed boats cost twice as much as ferries, but there are more services and the time required is shorter, so you can spend more time on Yakushima.
Conversely, the ferry is recommended for those who wish to come by car from the main island or to keep costs down.
The Yakushima Tourist Association's website has more detailed information, so you are sure to find a plan that suits you.
Yakushima Tourist Association How to get to Yakushimahttps://yakukan.jp/to-island.html
