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sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

4.0 star property
Hotel in Yakushima with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Yoga
Hiking
Exterior
Located by the ocean, sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy French cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, relax with a facial or massage at the spa, or lounge by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
The current price is AU$970
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Sankara Suite Ocean View

Sankara Suite Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 126 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sankara Junior Suite Ocean View

Sankara Junior Suite Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sankara Villa Suite Ocean View

Sankara Villa Suite Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 104 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Villa - Manasa (1F)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Villa - Manasa (2F)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
553 Haginoue, Mugio, Yakushima, Kagoshima-ken, 891-4402

What's nearby

  • Yakushima Botanical Research Park - 2 min drive
  • Yakushima National Park - 8 min drive
  • Senhiro Fall - 9 min drive
  • Yakusugi Nature Museum - 10 min drive
  • Yakusugi Land - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Yakushima (KUM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪寿し・いその香り - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪屋久どん - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪定食・パスタ かたぎりさん - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪れんが屋 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

Upscale hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a free return airport shuttle and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima. Indulge in a facial, a Thai massage and a body treatment at the on-site spa. 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 such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • Massage treatment rooms, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima offer perks, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

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 on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does sankara hotel & spa Yakushima have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at sankara hotel & spa Yakushima on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$969.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 spa 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 miles (10 km).

sankara hotel & spa Yakushima Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randolph, San Mateo

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

10/10 Excellent

Johan, The Woodlands

Travelled with partner
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

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
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

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sankara was a perfect oasis of peace and tranquility on Yakushima Island. The service was impeccable. Everyone knew who we were and the villa we were staying at. So polite, gracious and helpful. The facilities were top notch and the spa was wonderful. We sampled the massages and facial treatments. Amazing experience. Dinner options were perfect. We were very impressed. My only complaint was the breakfast got a little repetitive and boring. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Excellent hotel, we felt taken care of from the airport pickup throughout our 2-night stay. They recommended a tour guide to go hiking in the forest, which was super helpful. The pool and the food was amazing (both the a la carte and prix fixe menus).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Very helpful and attentive staff. Excellent service and the hotel itself is amazing! The food at the hotel was exceptionally delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service on a unique island
Sankara is a great choice for yakushima, and my recommendation for anyone traveling there. The service is top flight. Our butler/concierge Sam was helpful, joyful, and outright hospitable with just the rain got amount of fussing-he intuited our needs perfectly. Food is fantastic-seafood fresh and prepared with nuance. The young (very young!) pastry chef is not only a genius, but sweet-she has an amazing career ahead of her. Bacon (breakfast) is of note. All this because half pension is included. Room is large and comfortable which is not of little mportance with all the rain n that yakushima gets. Bravo!

10/10 Excellent

ron, denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful setting, best kept secret
most beautiful island in the world!!!! if you like hiking do not miss this island.

10/10 Excellent

BritPick, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is beyond beautiful!
An extraordinarily blissful stay in this gorgeous secluded boutique resort. Wonderful attention to detail both in the rooms and the delicious, creative food. My daughter is vegetarian and eating in Japan has been a challenge, but the chef came up with delicious food for her at every meal! Staff were all delightful and genuinely cared that we had everything we could possibly need. I especially want to mention Ryoko, who raises the level of the hotel even higher.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
Exceptional in every way. The food and service were very good indeed and the staff did everything possible to make your stay memorable - it felt as though it was very important to them that you were happy.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What, no unicorns on rainbows?
To compare this hotel with any other would be a disservice to its greatness. My wife and I arrived by ferry and were greeted by our butler (who quickly became our friend), Yui, with a friendly presence that we felt thru our entire stay. It took all of 30 seconds on the Sankara grounds to decide our stay needed to be extended by an extra day. We had the two best meals of our lives in the French restaurant. I say again, 2 BEST MEALS OF OUR LIVES. I could go on and on about every detail and moment when we were surprised by their welcoming spirit but this is already getting long. I will only say that if any of the Sankara staff were to visit our town, we would welcome them into our home and only hope to make them feel as honored a guest as they did us.

10/10 Excellent

Sakamoto

Travelled with partner
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

SADAMASA

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

8/10 Good

HIROKAZU

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hirobumi

Travelled with partner
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

Antoine

Travelled with partner
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

Hiroaki

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Asae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
居心地の良いホテルです。働いている皆様のホスピタリティが高く感動しました。お食事、設備もとても満足しました。心からのんびりすることが出来ました。ありがとうございます。 また伺います。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サービスがゆきとどいていました。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024