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Located on the beautiful Yakushima Island, Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima offers luxurious accommodations with modern warm-colored interior and free WiFi. Guests can also relax with massages at the Spa. The air-conditioned villas and suites feature a balcony or a terrace. A refrigerator, a CD player, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player are included in each. The private bathroom features slippers and free organic amenities. A hairdryer and a bathrobe are provided. Guests can work out at the fitness center or enjoy reading books at the library lounge. The outdoor pool is open during the summer season. Car rental, laundry services and washing machines are also available. The ayana restaurant serves casual French dishes using local ingredients. An authentic French dinner is available at the okas restaurant. The Anboko Port is a 15-minute drive, and the Yakushima Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Free pick-up service is available from both locations with an advance reservation. Yakushima Hotel and Spa Sankara is 14 mi from Yakusugi Land, and 17 mi from the Ookawa no Taki Falls. The Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine is 24 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Spa


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Yakushima
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  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location and beautifully maintained. Wonderful food, thoughtful amenities and the staff was lovely.
  • Ruth
    United States of America United States of America
    This resort is fabulous - a stunning location (epic views) and beautifully maintained property. The food and service were second to none - seriously - we returned from a long day of hiking to hot baths drawn in our rooms. Our family had two types...
  • Wesley
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredible hotel, one of the best we have ever stayed at. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. The food was delicious and the facilities world class.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • ayana
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • okas
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 13 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's free shuttle from Anboko Port or Yakushima Airport, please make a reservation at time of booking. The hotel will contact the guests to organize a pick-up time.

Meals for guests staying in villas are served at the ayana restaurant, while meals for guests staying at suite rooms are provided at the okas restaurant. If you want to change restaurants, please indicate so in the special requests box at time of booking.

Please note that the property only accommodates guests that are 13 years of age and above.

Please inform Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

FAQs about Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima

  • Check-in at Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima is 7.5 miles from the center of Yakushima. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima include:

    • Villa
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima has 2 restaurants:

    • okas
    • ayana

  • Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Bicycle rental
    • Foot bath
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness
    • Fitness classes

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.