Most transport to Yakushima comes via Kagoshima city.
By airplane:
1. Via Kagoshima:
JAL operates a JAC propellor plane 5 times a day from Kagoshima airport and the flight takes around 25 mins. The route south flies over Sakurajima volcano and offers wonderful views.
One way: 13,900 yen
Return: 26,500 yen
Current schedule: (subject to seasonal changes - check their website for details)
| www.yakumonkey.com | |
| Kagoshima | Yakushima |
| 08.20 | 08.55 |
| 10.20 | 10.55 |
| 13.00 | 13.35 |
| 15.00 | 15.35 |
| 17.00 | 17.35 |
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| Yakushima | Kagoshima |
| 09.20 | 09.50 |
| 14.00 | 14.30 |
| 15.10 | 15.40 |
| 16.00 | 16.30 |
| 18.00 | 18.30 |
Japan Air Commuter(JAC) tel:0120-51-1283
http://www.jac.co.jp
Yakushima airport: 0997-42-1200
2. Direct flight from/to Osaka.
Transport to Yakushima was until very recently exclusively through the city of Kagoshima but Yakushima has begun a daily direct flight to Itami, Osaka.
A 74 seater DH8-Q400 will take passengers between Itami, Osaka and Yakushima on the following daily schedule:| www.yakumonkey.com | |
| Yakushima | Osaka (Itami) |
| 11.20 | 12.45 |
| 13.15 | 14.45 |
By Jetfoil:
1. The Cosmo line ‘Rocket’ jetfoil :
This jetfoil was started in 2004 in direct competition with the 'Toppy' jetfoil.
Single: 7,000 yen Return:14,000 yen
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| Kagoshima | via | Yakushima |
| 9.10 | 11.00 | |
| 12.20 | 14.10 | |
| 15.40 | Tanegashima | 18.20 |
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| Yakushima | via | Kagoshima |
| 7.25 | Tanegashima | 10.05 |
| 12.00 | 13.50 | |
| 15.40 | Tanegashima | 18.20 |
Check site for up-to-date timetables
http://www.cosmoline.jp
2. The ‘Toppy’ jetfoil :
Single: 7,000 yen Return: 14,000 yen
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| Kagoshima | via | Yakushima |
| 7.30 | Tanegashima | 10.30 |
| 7.45 | Ibusuki | 09.45 |
| 10.20 | Tanegashima | 13.00 (Anbo) |
| 13.10 | 14.55 | |
| 15.50 | Tanegashima | 18.30 (Anbo) |
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| Yakushima | via | Kagoshima |
| 7.00 (Anbo) | Tanegashima | 09.35 |
| 10.00 | Tanegashima | 12.40 |
| 10.45 | 12.30 | |
| 13.30(Anbo) | 15.30 | |
| 16.20 | Tanegashima Ibusuki | 19.15 |
Check site for up-to-date timetables
http://www.toppy.jp
Toppy sales offices:
Kagoshima: 099-223-4251
Miyanoura: 0997-42-0034
Anbo: 0997-46-3399
If there is bad weather and the wave height goes over 3 metres both jetfoils may be cancelled. Be prepared. The rocket is more prone to cancellation than the toppy. But both are cancelled on a regular basis and a refund is given. If they are cancelled due to bad weather, try the ferry as it often still runs when the jetfoils are cancelled or take the plane which rarely cancels.
By Ferry:
1. Ferry Yakushima 2 :
| www.yakumonkey.com | ||
| Kagoshima | Yakushima | Kagoshima |
| 08.30 | 12.30 | |
| 13.30 | 17.40 | |
(2nd class) Single: 4,600 yen Return: 7,900 yen
(Golden Week [28th April - 7th May]; Obon [5th August -15th August] - Return: 10,400 yen)
Tel: 099-226-0731
http://www.f2.dion.ne.jp/~orita.k/
The ferry is large and comfortable and provides a carpeted area to lie down. If you have the time, it is the best way to arrive.
If you take a car the following charges apply:
2. Yakushima Ferry Hibiscus
Note: The Yakushima Maru ferry line was discontinued on 31 Jan 2012. It was replaced with the old Hibiscus service. It's cheap but there's a reason for that - check out the timetable!
| www.yakumonkey.com | ||
| Kagoshima | Tanekashima | Yakushima |
| 18.00 | 21.40 | |
| 05.10 | 07.00 | |
| 10.10 | 08.20 | |
| 14.40 | 11.00 | |
Single: 3,200 yen Return: 6,400 yen
The price of taking a car is slightly less than Ferry Yakushima 2.
Tel: 099-261-7000
www.yakushimaferry.com
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