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title: Yakushima Traditional Japanese Villa
date: 2026-03-19T10:07:00+09:00
author: Solid Real Estate
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Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a truly special place, famous for its ancient Yakusugi cedar trees that have lived for over 1,000–7,000 years and its abundant natural beauty. While Japan has several World Heritage sites, Yakushima stands out for the wide range of activities it offers. Visitors can fully enjoy nature through trekking, exploring the sea, relaxing in hot springs, and more.

This property is a unique retreat facility located in a serene coastal area, offering an exceptional opportunity for those seeking peace and tranquility. Constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques, including **Ishiba (stone foundation)**, the property consists of three buildings:

❶ Main structure

- tatami hall: 2F：37.53㎡
- teahouse / irori dining (1F)：12.25㎡
- copper deck: 12.25㎡

❷ Bath-house

- bath-house and bio toliet: 16.56㎡

❸ Master Cottage

- Cottage with teahouse / irori: 23.04㎡

While the interior photos highlight the room’s features, the actual space is slightly smaller than it may appear.

Currently, the tatami room offers a partial ocean view only on the southeast side due to the height of the trees. However, if the new owner desires, all the trees on the south side can be removed to create a stunning, expansive ocean view.

Additionally, from the Master Cottage, especially when sitting on the veranda or the floor, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, a small pond, and a beautiful garden.

**Nearby Hot Springs:**

The property is conveniently located near several renowned hot springs:

- Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen (平内海中温泉): 6 minutes by car
- Yudomari Onsen (湯泊温泉): 9 minutes by car
- Onoaida Onsen (尾之間温泉): 10 minutes by car

**Access from Tokyo:**

Traveling from Tokyo to Yakushima involves a combination of air and sea travel:

1. Flight to Kagoshima: Depart from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ). The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Take another flight from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport, around 30 min flight.
2. Transfer to Ferry Terminal: Kagoshima Airport is located about 40 kilometers from the city center. You can take an airport limousine bus or taxi to reach the ferry terminals, which takes approximately 1 hour.
3. Jetfoil to Yakushima: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.