Yakushima Travel Guide
Japan
Yakushima is an island destination in Japan, in Kagoshima. Travellers typically arrive by air at Yakushima Airport (KUM), the airport serving the island.
The nearby coastline gives visitors several beaches to consider. Harutahama Beach is 9.5 kilometres away, Ichiminato Beach is 17.5 kilometres away, and Kurio Beach is 26.5 kilometres away.
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Weather in Yakushima
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Know before you go
Pays in JPY
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +81
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.
Best time to visit Yakushima
Jan
14°16Feb
15°17Mar
18°19Apr
21°20May
24°19Jun
27°21Jul
30°24Aug
30°23Sep
29°26Oct
25°23Nov
21°16Dec
16°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Yakushima
Harutahama Beach
9.5 km away
Ichiminato Beach
17.5 km away
Nagata Beach
23.3 km away
Kurio Beach
26.5 km away
Things to do in Yakushima
ふれあいパーク屋久島
park
2.7 km
屋久島町
historic site
1.7 km
屋久島 健康の森公園
park
0.3 km
Getting there
Yakushima Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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