Samana Hotel Yakushima (formerly Hotel Yakushima)

My friend and I stayed for one night and two days. When we arrived at the front desk to check in, an insect flew toward us and I let out a small scream, but the woman at reception smiled and said, “I’ve lived on Yakushima for a long time, but you never really get used to the insects,” which put me at ease and was very comforting. The lobby was spacious and clean, and the Room was also extremely clean with an amazing ocean view. Meals were buffet-style for both breakfast and dinner; in particular, the Margherita pizza and mushroom risotto made to order by the chef were delicious. The bath also had a luxurious ocean view, and the silky-smooth water soaked into my body after all the trekking. This time we stayed only one night, but I’d love to come back and stay a bit longer next time.

My fourth trip to Yakushima. Since this will be my last for a while, I originally planned to splurge on three nights at Sankara Hotel. However, after casually watching Luna Yamamoto’s YouTube video, I immediately made a Reservation for the Samana Hotel Onsen Suite and requested the same Room. The stay turned out exactly as I had imagined.In fact, I stayed at Samana Hotel in mountain-side Rooms last year and the year before. With a high-quality buffet and a relaxing Onsen, you can time it right and enjoy a very satisfying stay at a reasonable price. This time it was more expensive, but it was truly a wonderful experience. For me, the spectacular view from this Room is on par with Kai Kirishima. As always, the food was delicious, and the open kitchen uses an excellent system.I feel refreshed.Thank you very much.