Itinerary
Islands of Tranquility: Yakushima, Amami & Yoron
12 days · 20 stops · ¥300,000–¥450,000 · 4 views
Tue, Sep 15 – Sat, Sep 26
Explore the lush nature of Yakushima, the serene beaches of Amami, and the cultural charm of Yoron over 12 days.
Days
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Shiratani Unsuikyo
Kagoshima
Schedule
Day 01 of 12Getting there
Day 1Kagoshima
≈ 2h
Miyanoura PortToppy & Rocket (Tane-Yaku Jetfoil) · Jetfoil from Kagoshima (~2h)
Slower car ferry (~4h) also runs daily
Getting around: Rental car — essential for the cedar-forest trailheads
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Yakushima · 3 nights
Tue, Sep 15 → Fri, Sep 18 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
白谷雲水峡
Stay ~1h 30m
No rail access — local bus from Miyanoura Port, ~25 min (¥560 one-way, ~4 round trips/day), or ~30 min by car
Shiratani Unsuikyo is a moss-covered cedar ravine on Yakushima, entered on payment of a ¥800 forest-maintenance levy at the trailhead hut — raised from ¥500 in April 2026. Allow about four hours for the full circuit through the moss forest and its ancient cedars. There is no railway: local buses from Miyanoura Port take about 25 minutes, cost ¥560 one way and run only about four times a day each way, so check the timetable before committing to it.
Getting around
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass — All Kyushu Area
Close call — your rail estimates to ~¥24,650 vs ¥24,000 for the JR Kyushu Pass (All, 5-day). Rule of thumb: a 7-day JR Pass usually pays off only with 2+ long shinkansen round-trips (e.g. Tokyo→Kyoto→Hiroshima). Check the official fares for your routes.
Check official coverage →🚗
Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 12
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥24,000–¥41,000 / person / day
¥290,000–¥490,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 19 travel legs and 11 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.