
Facilities
Facilities
Infinity Pool
Our iconic infinity pool, a secluded spot for watching the morning sunrise. Enjoy a moment of pure luxury by taking a dip in the pool overlooking the sea or enjoying refreshing drinks and light meals on the poolside deck.
Pool size: 24m x 9.5m (Depth: 1.2m – 1.5m)
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Fire Pit
As twilight melts into evening, enjoy stargazing by the warm glow of the fire. The firewood comes from locally sourced jisugi cedar, including offcuts and fallen trees after typhoons.

Agni
Enjoy a sauna experience in complete privacy by reserving Agni, our private sauna for hotel guests only.

Pool SUP Yoga
Partake in stand up paddleboard (SUP) yoga at our infinity pool, surrounded by Yakushima’s majestic nature. As you feel the breeze and sun rays on your skin, escape from the everyday in this uniquely Sankara experience.
Boutique and Library Lounge
Curated by book director Yoshitaka Haba, the Library Lounge is a private, tranquil space open 24 hours a day. Over 200 carefully selected titles span themes from Yakushima to cuisine, wine, and sauna culture. During your stay, enjoy complimentary drinks, sweets, aperitifs, and digestifs. Leave the hustle and bustle of daily life and lose yourself in a journey of contemplation.
Main building, 1F (open 24 hours a day)
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Drinks Service
Our lounge offers a drinks service for our staying guests. Enjoy our signature herbal teas and seasonal drinks in the relaxing space with views of Yakushima’s natural beauty.

Library
Curated by book director Yoshitaka Haba, the library connected to the lounge features a collection spanning various genres, focused on travel, nature, cuisine and art. Find a work that piques your interest and enjoy a moment to get lost among its pages.

Boutique
Our boutique features carefully selected items rooted in the nature and culture of Yakushima. Perfect for souvenirs, the collection includes crafts by local artisans, original products, and food items.

Kokedama Making
Following the steps in the workshop, you’ll find that creating kokedama with plant materials from Yakushima is surprisingly easy.
Mugio-no-Mori
The Mugio-no-Mori forest behind Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima has long been a part of the island’s landscape and the lives of its residents and once marked the starting point of a pilgrimage route leading to the sacred Okudake Mountains. In recent years, the presence of rare plant species has been confirmed in the area, highlighting its importance as a site of biodiversity and a natural environment to be preserved for future generations. Based on the neo-natural conservation method, which draws on ancient techniques, maintenance work on the forest trails is minimized to preserve the natural ecosystems.
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Trails
The forest trail is maintained using “Near-Natural Construction Method” based on traditional techniques, with minimal intervention to preserve the natural environment. The round-trip trekking course takes about 40 minutes and offers a relaxing and accessible walk through the woods.

Deep Forest Bathing in Mugio Forest
We offer an exclusive guided tour for hotel guests in the serene Mugio Forest, where you can sharpen your senses and experience the healing power of forest therapy.
Sankara Garden
Our garden offers a tranquil, healing retreat in harmony with the rich nature of Yakushima. The grounds are lush with tropical plants unique to the region, creating a landscape that resembles a natural botanical garden. Stroll along the garden paths dotted with villas surrounded by birdsong and the gentle rustle of the wind, enjoying the sight of seasonal plants along the way.

Fitness Suite
This indoor facility lets you stay in top form no matter the weather and regardless of your length of stay.
Main building, B1F (approximately 43.2㎡)

Laundry Room
The self-service laundry room can be used 24 hours a day.
Main building, B1F

Meeting Room
A spacious meeting room is available. Please contact us for details regarding capacity and use of the meeting room.
Main building, B1F
Services

Airport Pickup Service
A complimentary pickup service is available between Yakushima Airport and Sankara. Pick-ups and drop-offs must be reserved in advance. This is to ensure a smooth transfer in time with your flight or ferry.

Room Service
Relax and savor high-quality dishes crafted from Yakushima’s bounties, all served in the privacy of your room.

Rental Car Service
Rental cars are available for guests who wish to go sightseeing by car.
Rentals are 1,650 yen per hour, including gasoline. Reservations are required.
*Rental cars are Toyota Sientas (five vehicles available).
*Cars must be picked up and returned on the hotel grounds.

Bicycle Rental Service
Cross Bike
3 hours: 1,000 yen / 6 hours: 2,000 yen / 1 day: 2,500 yen
Road Bike
3 hours: 2,000 yen / 6 hours: 3,500 yen / 1 day: 4,000 yen
*All bicycles are Cannondale brand.
E Bike
3 hours: 2,000 yen / 6 hours: 3,500 yen / 1 day: 4,000 yen
*All bicycles are Cannondale brand. (Adventure neo3 EQ)
*Bicycles must be picked up and returned on the hotel grounds.