Q1. During my stay in Yakushima, are there any food services available and do you offer any meal plans?

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There are many supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance. You may choose to cook your own meals or even go out and enjoy Yakushima's delicacies!

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Q2. Do you provide a free shuttle service?

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Unfortunately, we do not have a shuttle service. If you are traveling by boat, it is a 10-minute walk from Miyanoura Port (Free from Kagoshima) or 40-min bus ride from Anbo port. If you are taking a flight. that is a 20-minute bus ride from Yakushima airport, and get off at Miyanoura Port bus stop, 5-minute walk to our hostel.

 

 

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Q3. Can I use my mobile phone? Does the place offer Wi-Fi?

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Yes! You may consider purchasing a prepaid SIM card (Docomo, AU, Softbank, etc.).

We have free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) in the lounge (70-80Mbqs) as well as in the rooms (40-50Mbqs).

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Q4. Are there any convenience stores nearby?

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There are no convenience stores in Yakushima, but any groceries and household goods are available at A-COOP within walking distance.

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Q5. Are there any pharmacies nearby?

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There are no pharmacies within walking distance but by taking a 20-minute bus ride, there are three ( Drug Eleven, Drug Mori and Cosmos) located near the airport in Koseda town.

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Q6. Is there a hospital nearby?

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Tokushukai Hospital is located within a 5-minutes' drive and 30-minutes on foot.

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Q7. Do you have hiking equipments for rent？

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We unfortunately do not have a rental service, but there are several rental shops within walking distance (ex. Nakagawa Sports).

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Q8. Is there a quiet place to work?

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Each room has a desk but you may seek to work at our co-working lounge or perhaps at our ocean-viewed terrace.

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Q9. What transportation options do you offer?

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Our hostel offers free rental bikes for short distances (ONLY FOR GUEST). You may also take the bus or rent a motorbike/car if you want to travel further. Bike and car rental offices are located within walking distance, please ask our staff for more details. 

​Link to the bus schedule.