Airports near Yakushima
KUM・KOJ・TNE・KMI
What airports are closest to Yakushima?
The primary gateway to the island is Yakushima Airport (KUM), which sits just 1.58 km from the city center, reachable by a local taxi in roughly 15 minutes. Travelers often arrive via Kagoshima International Airport (KOJ), located 159.03 km away in a neighboring city, where an airport shuttle bus connects to the ferry terminal in about 50 minutes. Another nearby option is Tanegashima Airport (TNE), situated 40.87 km away; visitors typically take a taxi to the ferry port in about 30 minutes to cross over to the island. Finally, Miyazaki Airport (KMI) is located 183.14 km away, requiring a longer 2 hours and 10 minutes train journey to reach coastal transit hubs. Each of these airports provides essential links for domestic travel, though only the local airport offers immediate arrival within the city. Search for flights to Yakushima and book hotels in Yakushima, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Yakushima: KUM, KOJ, TNE and KMI.
Airports Near Yakushima: Key Information
Number of airports in Yakushima
1
Closest airport to the city center
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Distance
1.6 km
Fastest arrival time
15 minutes - 20 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
Compare domestic and international airports near Yakushima.
Yakushima Airport
Distance: 1.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Yakushima Kotsu Bus
Cheapest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
JPY 300-500
Budget
Local Taxi
Fastest
15 minutes - 20 minutes
JPY 2000-3000
Comfort
Airport Car Rental
15 minutes - 25 minutes
JPY 5000-8000
Balanced
Kagoshima International Airport
Distance: 159 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport Shuttle Bus
Cheapest
50 minutes - 1 hour
JPY 1250-1300
Budget
Airport Taxi
Fastest
40 minutes - 50 minutes
JPY 11000-12000
Comfort
Rental Car
45 minutes - 55 minutes
JPY 6000-9000
Balanced
Tanegashima Airport
Distance: 40.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Local Bus Service
Cheapest
40 minutes - 50 minutes
JPY 600-800
Budget
Local Taxi
Fastest
30 minutes - 40 minutes
JPY 5000-6000
Comfort
Rental Car
30 minutes - 40 minutes
JPY 5500-7500
Balanced
Miyazaki Airport
Distance: 183.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
JR Nippou Main Line
Fastest
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
JPY 2800-3500
Speed
Airport Bus
Cheapest
2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours 10 minutes
JPY 3500-4000
Budget
Long Distance Taxi
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
JPY 25000-35000
Comfort
Compare 4 airports near Yakushima
Airport Guide
Compare 4 airports near Yakushima
For the most direct access, Yakushima Airport (KUM) is the clear choice as it is located on the island of Yakushima itself, offering the fastest and most convenient entry for travelers. Kagoshima International Airport (KOJ) serves the neighboring city of Kagoshima and acts as the primary transit hub for those flying into the region from across Japan, requiring a subsequent ferry or short flight to reach Yakushima. Tanegashima Airport (TNE) is located on the nearby island of Tanegashima and is typically used for island-hopping itineraries or as a secondary flight option. Miyazaki Airport (KMI), located in the neighboring city of Miyazaki, is the least practical choice for reaching Yakushima directly due to its significant distance, requiring extensive rail or bus travel to reach the ferry ports in Kagoshima. Travelers should prioritize routes via Kagoshima if direct flights to Yakushima are unavailable, as ferry and regional flight connections from there are well-established.
Hotels near Yakushima airport
Breakfast
Very Good82 Reviews
Yakushima|5.02km from city center
The oldest, slender gentleman with graying hair at the front desk first asked me about my travel plans for the next few days. Then, using a translation app, he communicated with me sentence by sentence to help me plan my itinerary. This was incredibly detailed, down to whether I wanted a bento box for breakfast or lunch, what time to catch the train each day, where and when to transfer, what time the last return train was, and by what time I absolutely had to leave. He even made sure to tell me which direction to take the train so I wouldn't get it wrong. The katakana he used, when put through the translation app, roughly translates to ”Kiyooka” or ”Seioka” (Mr. Kiyooka/Seioka). My sincere thanks to this gentleman!FromUS$63
Outstanding48 Reviews
Yakushima|18.61km from city center
Splendid sea view from a beautiful, large, bedroom.
2 beds instead of one big. This could have been better to me.
Service is excellent. People are nice, always trying to help, being resourceful on how you may handle your visit of the island. Top notch people.
The real ”could be better” thing to me is, the restaurant that close really early (8.30pm if my memory is good), does server only buffet for 80kY.
The buffet is of quality mixing Japanese, Chinese and Western styles of food. And also comes with nice desserts.
However, having the choice to get only one A la carte dish could be a real plus. I personally do not want to get a full buffet for every and each of my diners.
And if you do not have a car, finding another place to eat may become a challenge. There is nothing around at a walking distance except a supermarket.
The breakfast is definitely qualitative. And if you intend to move early for visiting, the hotel can prepare you a breakfast and a lunch box for no overcharge. Basic but good and appreciated.
To have another plus, they serves a local craft beer made with local cedar trees. Quite a good and interesting one.FromUS$274
Very Good24 Reviews
Yakushima|18.65km from city center
The hotel is very good, the sea view is invincible, and the restaurant is beautiful. The hotel has room types on both sides of the sea and the woods, but there is no choice when booking. We have noted that we need to rely on the sea through Trip.com. The downside of the hotel is that it is far from the pier and the airport, a diagonal. If you take the bus to the attractions, it will be very tossing. Many travel notes on the Internet are by bus, and it is more convenient to live in Miyagi-ura Port or Anagawa Port. It is recommended to pack a tour guide and rent a taxi here.FromUS$194
Very Good41 Reviews
Yakushima|13.52km from city center
1) Paddler services are not widely used in Japan, and I thought that there are few such wonderful paddler services. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Paddler A, who was indebted to me personally and provided a wonderful service to other customers as well.
2) Regarding meals, the comfortable food menu was sophisticated, and although it was a simple menu such as salads and hamburgers, it was made with great care and was delicious! (There are some other menus that I'm interested in, and I'm looking forward to the next time.) On the other hand, I wondered if there was another menu for creative dishes and breads. (I think there are personal tastes ...)
3) Regarding drinks, there were many local products such as original drinks, and I enjoyed it very much. On the other hand, regarding the serve of wine etc., although it is a luxury hotel restaurant and from 2000 yen / glass, there is no tasting, detailed explanation, follow-up, etc., so I was reluctant.
4) The atmosphere of the room, facilities and amenities (local brands and environmentally friendly products) are also excellent. In addition, two types of soaps were installed, and I was able to choose the scent that suits my mood. However, although the shaver is a high-class item, it is very heavy and not easy to use, so I think it would be more convenient if it was a little lighter and cheaper to use.
thank you for helping me!FromUS$589
Great27 Reviews
Yakushima|3.83km from city center
The room is oversized, very clean and tidy, and the electrical appliances are fully equipped. The owner of the house is very nice and will give many tips for playing on the island. The yard is equipped with a laundry room, vending machine, and hammock. There is a large parking space in front of each house, which is very suitable for self-driving tours.FromUS$80
Family friendly
Great13 Reviews
Yakushima|1.52km from city center
It's only a 10-minute uphill walk from the small airport. The uncle was very friendly. We all left the hotel and came back in the afternoon to get our luggage. He turned on the air conditioner and let us rest in the lobby. The room was large and clean. The breakfast set was very rich and suitable for Chinese stomachs. There are large supermarkets, drugstores, Italian restaurants and local restaurants nearby. There are buses from the airport to various attractions. Highly recommended!Very Good32 Reviews
Yakushima|11.63km from city center
There are plenty of parking spaces. We booked a new annex with breakfast and dinner. The balcony faces the beach of Oni no Washboard. The surprise was the dinner for both nights. The Western chef has superb cooking skills and even molecular cuisine. The ingredients and taste are also top-notch. It's great, and it's very different from the ordinary dinner in the main hotel room. However, there was no fried flying fish in the dinner for the two days. It may not be the season, but you can order one. It looks fresh and tastes good. The day we checked in, we caught up with the high school autumn outing. My wife said that the big bathhouse was full of young girls, ah ah ah ah ah,,,,,,,FromUS$222
Good20 Reviews
Yakushima|9.94km from city center
A very rustic, traditional, homey guest house. No en suite bathroom but shared ones are super clean AND there is an indoor onsen!! The room was very warm and cozy, food ( must be ordered in advance) was amazing. The owners are extremely warm and friendly - gave us great recommendations and made us feel so at home. You are able to rent hiking here for a very low price.
Location is very central, close to Miyanoura port, restaurants, and amenities.
Overall thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly highly recommend :)FromUS$34
Very Good7 Reviews
Yakushima|10.62km from city center
The rice looked delicious and added breakfast. Choice without regret
Although the large bath is small, there are all the things, but the sauna is not operated due to the corona effect.
Friendly owner and convenient parking, and there is a mart right in front of you, which is a good choice. However, due to the characteristics of Yakushima, where it rains a lot, it would be nice if there were tools to dry hiking boots in the accommodation, but this place has a strong ryokan personality, so if you are looking for hiking, it would be better to review other accommodations.FromUS$58
Very Good37 Reviews
Yakushima|10.95km from city center
Facilities: tatami room, public bathroom and toilet, communal kitchen, the boss prepared basic kitchenware.
Hygienic: Although it is a public facility, the cleaning is very clean.
Environment: The surrounding area is very quiet, about 15 minutes walk from Miyagi-ura Port, there are supermarkets around, ten minutes walk; there are several restaurants and izakayas, pay attention to the closing time, and some restaurants need to make an appointment.
Service: The boss explained the use of the door lock in detail. If you want to store your luggage, you need to wait for them to go to work at 8 o'clock in the morning. In addition, the check-out time of this homestay is not 10 o'clock, but 9:30, which should be arranged.5 star
Very Good20 Reviews
Yakushima|1.38km from city center
The first time I went abroad alone, I went to Yakushima to participate in natural experience activities and self-service travel itinerary.
This trip came to this hotel twice: the first time I booked accommodation on the platform; the second time I came here temporarily because of an emergency with another booked hostel.
For a foreign traveler who is unable to speak a language and has been abroad for the first time, I feel the kindness and kindness of the service staff here. Especially the service staff at the counter and restaurant are very patiently waiting for me to use translation software to communicate, which makes me feel a lot of warmth.
The hotel is very close to the airport and can be reached in less than 5 minutes on foot. The environment in the hall is very comfortable and well equipped. The lobby, rooms, soup pools and restaurants are very clean and tidy, and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
Meals need to be booked separately, and the appropriate box will be given according to the number of travelers. Dinner is kaiseki cuisine with 10 meals, breakfast is 6 side dishes plus buffet (I have not booked lunch so I don't know). Most of the meals were very delicious except for some of the salty ones for my taste. Especially some local ingredients and seasonings will be used, which will make people feel more connected to this place.
In terms of cost, the price is high for people who are used to living in backpackers. At the same time, after living in, I feel that the overall environment and service are very worth the price.
For travelers who want to relax and relax in a quiet, slow journey, I highly recommend this hotel if financially generous permits!FromUS$123
Great26 Reviews
Yakushima|5.88km from city center
The hotel staff were very friendly and nice!
If you had any questions about Yakusugi trekking, they would explain it to you carefully, so you could go without getting lost. They even made lunch boxes for you if you asked!
The location is also very convenient, near Anbo Port!FromUS$47
Very Good41 Reviews
Yakushima|10.88km from city center
Hotel location is convenient. There is a bus stop outside the door.
If not by car. The hotel also offers pick-up service
Hiking supplies rental in the lobby
There is also a microwave oven available
Delicious breakfast
Courtesy of the staffFromUS$68
Very Good12 Reviews
Yakushima|22.5km from city center
Old grandmothers are origami, the room is clean, dinner is good The terrace is the beach, not far from the turtle protection area, the chance of seeing the turtle is very high.FromUS$131
3 Reviews
Yakushima|9.82km from city center
The hotel is close to the sea, and we arranged a sea view room. The environment is very good and the boss is very enthusiastic and willing to help. Gongzhipu Pier is a minute walk from 30-40.FromUS$68
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Yakushima?
The nearest airport to Yakushima is Yakushima Airport (KUM), about 1.6 km away.Kagoshima International Airport (KOJ) (159 km), Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (40.9 km) and Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (183.1 km).
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How long does it take to get from Yakushima to the airport?
Getting from Yakushima to Yakushima Airport (KUM) takes about 15 minutes - 20 minutes.
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How do I get to Yakushima?
We recommend flying into Yakushima Airport (KUM), which is approximately 1.6 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Local Taxi, reaching downtown in about 15 minutes - 20 minutes.
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How many airports does Yakushima have?
Yakushima has 4 airports: Yakushima Airport (KUM), Kagoshima International Airport (KOJ), Tanegashima Airport (TNE) and Miyazaki Airport (KMI).