Nearest airport
Kagoshima Airport | 55 km from Kagoshima Port | 1.5 hours by road to port
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Yakushima holiday itinerary ideas
Kagoshima, Japan
Quick answer
From Kagoshima city, take bus or taxi to Kagoshima Port (Umiaikoji). From there, take the high-speed ferry to Yakushima (approximately 50-90 minutes depending on the service). Island access is primarily by ferry from Kagoshima Port.
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Nearest railway
Kagoshima Chuo Station | 60 km from Kagoshima Port | 1.5 hours by road to port
Nearest bus stop
Kagoshima Port Bus Terminal | 55 km | 1.5 hours by road
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Route shape
From Kagoshima city, take bus or taxi to Kagoshima Port (Umiaikoji). From there, take the high-speed ferry to Yakushima (approximately 50-90 minutes depending on the service). Island access is primarily by ferry from Kagoshima Port.
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