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sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool
Sankara Junior Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, French cuisine
Sankara Villa Suite Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima sits right by the ocean, offering guests a peaceful getaway. Travelers can sample French dishes at either of the two restaurants, book rejuvenating facials or massages at the spa, or simply relax beside the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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

Sankara Suite Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Bidet
  • 126 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 71 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 104 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Villa - Manasa (1F)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Bidet
  • 53 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Bidet
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Yakushima, sankara hotel & spa Yakushima is in a national park and by the ocean. Yakushima National Park and Yakusugi Land reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Yakushima Botanical Research Park and Yakusugi Nature Museum. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
553 Haginoue, Mugio, Yakushima, Kagoshima-ken, 891-4402

What's nearby

  • Yakushima Botanical Research Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Toroki Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yakushima National Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Yakusugi Nature Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Yakusugi Land - 21 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Yakushima Airport (KUM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shiiba Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seirios島海味kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー 屋久島安房店 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪やくしま果鈴 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪散歩亭 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

Luxury upscale hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a Thai massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy French cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • 1 meeting room, massage treatment rooms, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have perks such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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

Restaurants on site

  • ayana
  • okas

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Property is also known as

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Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima Japan
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Frequently asked questions

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is sankara hotel & spa Yakushima pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is sankara hotel & spa Yakushima located?

Situated by the ocean, this luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Yakushima Botanical Research Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Toroki Falls. Mt. Mocchomudake and Senhiro Fall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

sankara hotel & spa Yakushima Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Everything about our stay was amazing. Sankara was easily one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in around the world. They made our honeymoon incredibly special.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible all around

Our stay was amazing from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. A spectacular week of beautiful views of ocean and mountains, along with a pool and firepit set amongst it all. Service was incredible from small to larger requests. Food was absolutely delicious and varied and atmosphere natural and reflective of the island. I hope I never lose the memory of this hotel or the island. It was a true unique vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent service. Very nice property with spacious villas. Restaurant catered to our vegan diet. Good location from where to explore the island. Will return and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I have ever been in my entire life! The place is incredible, the staff is more than perfect, the service is very very high quality, the food is great and the attention to every detail during your stay is impressive! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Junji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed!

Incredible place! The hotel staff were amazing, very friendly and on point. They didn’t miss a beat. They helped us arrange a rental car through their property, dinners, and hiking tours. They have a spa on site which is great. We were lucky enough to get sunshine both day we were there but had we been “rained in” it’s a perfect place to lounge and relax. We had the smaller room and this room was NOT small at all! Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel, super service, sehr gute Restaurants und herausragender Service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhisa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yakushima’s best

An amazing service, reception are super helpful, rooms are luxurious, modern and ultimately clean. Great poo, great spa, dinner at the Michelin restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wonsik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ATSUYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ヴィラに宿泊しました。施設、スタッフの方の接客、料理どれも素晴らしかったです。 急な要望にも応えていただき、最高の体験になりました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakamoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしい施設とホスピタリティでした。 また伺います。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SADAMASA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

HIROKAZU

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hirobumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
３回目の滞在でした 料金的には厳しいのですが年に１度の優雅な一時を楽しむため頑張ります 帰りに来年の予約を入れて後にしました
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay; the staff was extremely attentive. The room and facilities were beautiful and comfortable. The food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
美しい海と山に囲まれた最高の景色と、笑顔の素敵なスタッフの皆様の気遣い、美味しい料理、南国ムードたっぷりのお部屋と最高の時間を過ごさせていただきました。 ディナーは一階のアヤナでプリフィックスのコースをいただきましたが、どれも工夫されていて目でも舌でも楽しめました。デザートはビュッフェでどれも選べず！10種類くらい＋お茶菓子もたくさん。少しずつ全部いただきました。どれも美味しいし、見た目も綺麗で選ぶのもとても楽しいと思います。 お部屋は広く、たくさんの種類のお茶や珈琲も備えてありその時の気分で好きなものを楽しめます。ライブラリーでお借りした山本二三さんの絵画集を見ながらまったりくつろぎ最高でした！ スタッフの皆さんも島のこと、食べ物のこと、ホテルのこと、話題が豊富でお話しするのも楽しいと思います。お土産も持たせてくださったんですが、開けてびっくりする素敵なギフトご入っていました。 ぜひまた滞在したいです。できれば次はもうちょっと長めに！ 幸せな時間をありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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