sankara hotel & spa Yakushima

A resort overlooking the ocean from a lush hillside in southeastern Yakushima, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Accommodations include two types of rooms: ocean-view suites and villas nestled in the forest. Both feature refined interiors incorporating natural materials and quiet, private spaces where guests can unwind while feeling close to Yakushima's natural surroundings.

Dining is another major reason to visit this hotel. The cuisine showcases the region's rich natural environment through seasonal ingredients sourced locally and from across Kyushu. Guests can choose between two distinctive restaurants: ayana, offering prix fixe dining, and okas, specializing in full-course meals that highlight seasonal ingredients.

The hotel also features a spa and sauna for physical and mental well-being, as well as an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. After trekking or enjoying other activities, unwind at the spa or sauna. At the library lounge, guests can spend a quiet moment with a book while savoring drinks and sweets. At night, gathering around the fire pit beneath a sky full of stars is a memorable experience.

Above all, the hotel's distinctive hospitality concept, called a “Personal Stay,” creates an individualized experience tailored to each guest's travel goals and preferences. The possibilities are endless, from exploring moss-covered forests and ancient Yakusugi cedars to discovering the island's culture or simply enjoying a peaceful getaway with no set plans.

Through cuisine inspired by the island's bounty, spaces designed in harmony with nature, and attentive personalized service, this resort offers an experience found only on Yakushima.