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Yakushima Sightseeing Half-day Bus Tour "Yakuzaru-go" Morning Course

4.60· 90 reviews

Highlights

A Half-Day Plan to See the Highlights in the Morning
Explore Highlights of Yakushima Efficiently

What to expect

Limited to 24 people per day. Join the "Yakuzaru-go" for a half-day bus tour of Yakushima. See highlights such as Ohko-no-taki Waterfall and Seibu Rindo Forest Path. The tour ends downtown for easy afternoon travel.

What's included

Japanese-speaking guide
Transportation fee

Packages (2)

Over 2 PeopleDailyfrom USD 22.16

One PersonDailyfrom USD 37.99

Schedule

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Boarding from the Miyanoura, Koseda, and Anbo Districts
08:55
Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall
Enjoy the dynamic 60-meter drop of the waterfall flowing over a massive single slab of granite.
09:30
Pick-up in Onoaida District
*Customers joining from the Onoaida District are not included in the sightseeing to Senpiro Falls.
09:50
Nakama Gajumaru
The Nakama Gajumaru is famous as a tree where spirits dwell and brings
happiness. Passing through the mysterious arch formed by the Gajumaru tree that is over 300 years old...
10:15
Ohko-no-taki Waterfall
Yakushima's largest waterfall, with an 88-meter drop, is one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. The thundering sound and abundant negative ions make it a healing experience.
11:05
Seibu Rindo Forest Path
Located on the west side of Yakushima, the Seibu Rindo (West Forest Trail) is a 20km (12.4 miles) stretch of road. Most of the road (15km) is located within the island’s World Natural Heritage area.
11:55
Nagata Inakahama Beach
Nagata Inakahama beach is a beautiful beach with white sand and cobalt blue sea. It is also famous as a nesting site for sea turtles. You might find the footprints of the sea turtles that have returned to the sea on the beach.
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Drop-off at Furusato Market in MIyanoura District

Location and Directions

Check-out
Furusato Market
797-1 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture

Restrictions

The official meeting place and time for the day of the tour will be directly communicated to your mobile phone by the local tour operator the day before the tour. Please note that the meeting place may be a hotel, ryokan, public transportation hub (such as a port or bus stop), and in such cases, you will need to arrange your own transportation.
Admission fees, cooperation fees, etc. for each facility are not included in the participation fee. Please prepare separately and pay on-site.

Other requirements

Before applying, please check the package tour contract and travel conditions document. You can find more information at the following
URL: http://yakushima-tour.co.jp/ttic/index.html

Additional notes

Generally, it is not possible to disembark midway through the tour course. Please understand this in advance.
There may be occasions where certain parts of the tour course are subject to change due to transportation issues, weather conditions, and other factors.
In the event that it is deemed unsafe to operate buses or conduct tours due to the effects of typhoons, heavy snow, ice, or similar conditions, the operation may be suspended.
You will disembark and disband at the "Furusato Market"
If you are participating alone, you will be using two seats.
[Travel Conditions]
Departure/Return Location: Depart from Yakushima / Return to Yakushima
Duration of Trip: 0 nights, 1 day
Transportation Used: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Matsubanda Transportation
Meal Conditions: 0 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners
Accommodation Used: None
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Conductor: None
[Travel Planning/Implementation]
Yakushima Tour Operations
815-23 Kosedata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture 891-4207
Registered Travel Agency with the Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture, No. 2-197
Member of the All Japan Travel Agency Association (AJTAA)
[Entrusted Sales]
Veltra Corporation
5th Floor, Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 13-12 Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Reception on 4th Floor)
Registered Travel Agency with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
The guide will only speak Japanese.

Operated by

Yakushima Tour Operations (Code:185655)

Cancellation policy

3-7 business days before (by 6:00 PM local time): 20%
2-3 business days before (by 6:00 PM local time): 50%
After 6:00 PM the day before / No-show: 100%

Reviews

4.60

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It's good to efficiently explore the island.

Posted Date: 2026/05/18

もん

By taking the bus, you can efficiently visit the island's attractions, and since a veteran driver smoothly navigates the narrow roads that I would feel uneasy driving on myself, it was reassuring. I also enjoyed seeing many Japanese macaques and sika deer.バスに乗って、島の名所をまわれるので
時間を有効的に使えるし、
自分では運転が不安な狭い道もベテランドライバーさんがすいすい進んでくれるので安心でした。
ヤクザルやヤクシカもたくさん見られて楽しかったです。

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Seibu Forest Road

Posted Date: 2026/05/16

3hiro

On the last day in Yakushima, I was unsure whether to rent a car until my evening flight, but I found this course that takes you to the places I wanted to visit and decided to join. The Western Forest Road is narrow, and when a car comes from the opposite direction, one of the vehicles has to back up and wait. Most of the oncoming cars were rental cars, and I felt that backing up to a place where we could wait on those narrow mountain roads was quite challenging. We took a bus to tour various fa… On the last day in Yakushima, I was unsure whether to rent a car until my evening flight, but I found this course that takes you to the places I wanted to visit and decided to join. The Western Forest Road is narrow, and when a car comes from the opposite direction, one of the vehicles has to back up and wait. Most of the oncoming cars were rental cars, and I felt that backing up to a place where we could wait on those narrow mountain roads was quite challenging. We took a bus to tour various famous spots, and we could see deer and monkeys well after getting off the bus. It was a half-day morning course, but I was very satisfied and enjoyed it thoroughly. 屋久島最終日、夕方のフライトまでレンタカーを借りようか迷いましたが、
自分の行きたい場所をまわってくれるこのコースをみつけ参加しました。
西部林道は道路幅が狭く、対向車がきた時は、
どちらかの車がバックして待機しないといけません。
対向車はレンタカーばかりで、
細い山道で待機できる場所までバックするのはかなり大変だと感じました。
バスに乗車して各名所を巡り、
バスから降りてシカやサルも十分に見ることができます。
午前の半日コースでしたが、十分満足して楽しめました。

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A car that fits the number of people to circle the island!

Posted Date: 2026/05/11

coquia

Since there were three of us, my husband and I plus one participant, we took a van instead of a bus, and our driver also served as our guide. While a bus guide's fluent explanations are great, having a tour where we could converse directly in the vehicle made for a very memorable experience. It was interesting to hear detailed information about points of interest and personal stories from our guide.

Perhaps because there were fewer participants, the time spent at each spot felt relatively flexibl… Since there were three of us, my husband and I plus one participant, we took a van instead of a bus, and our driver also served as our guide. While a bus guide's fluent explanations are great, having a tour where we could converse directly in the vehicle made for a very memorable experience. It was interesting to hear detailed information about points of interest and personal stories from our guide.

Perhaps because there were fewer participants, the time spent at each spot felt relatively flexible, which was also nice. We were able to take many wonderful photos, but for some reason, I couldn't upload them here… (I was able to post normally from my smartphone until last year).

One downside was that if you participate in a split tour, like in the afternoon on the first day and in the morning on the second day, it ends up being more expensive than a full-day course. It would have been reasonable to have a lower price for half-day tours since lunch is not included, but I wish they had at least set the total cost to be the same.

On the first day, we joined a tour from the airport to Yakusugi Land, and on the second day, we departed from our accommodation for this tour. After the tour ended, we walked to Mankitsu Shrine and then had lunch and shopping before heading from Miyanoura Port to Ibusuki Port.

Even with a short stay, we were able to sightsee very efficiently! 私達夫婦+お一人参加の方の3名でしたので、バスでなくワゴン車で、運転手さんがガイドも兼ねながら連れていって下さいました。
バスガイドさんによる流暢な説明も良いですが、車中で直接会話しながらのツアーは、大変思い出に残るものでした。こちらの興味のある点について詳しく教えて頂いたり、ご自身のことなど話して下さり面白かったです。
人数が少ないためか、各スポットでの滞在時間が比較的自由な感じなのも良かったです。
素晴らしい写真がたくさん撮れましたが、こちらになぜかアップロードできず…(昨年まではスマホから普通に投稿… 私達夫婦+お一人参加の方の3名でしたので、バスでなくワゴン車で、運転手さんがガイドも兼ねながら連れていって下さいました。
バスガイドさんによる流暢な説明も良いですが、車中で直接会話しながらのツアーは、大変思い出に残るものでした。こちらの興味のある点について詳しく教えて頂いたり、ご自身のことなど話して下さり面白かったです。
人数が少ないためか、各スポットでの滞在時間が比較的自由な感じなのも良かったです。
素晴らしい写真がたくさん撮れましたが、こちらになぜかアップロードできず…(昨年まではスマホから普通に投稿できたのですが)
残念だったのは、1日目に午後、2日目に午前のように分割して参加すると、1日通しのコースより割高になることです。半日ずつに分けると昼食が付かなくなる分、安くなってもいいくらいですが、せめて合計が同料金で設定してほしかったです。
私達は初日、空港からヤクスギランドに行くツアーに参加して宿まで、2日目は宿からこのツアーに出発し、解散後は徒歩で益救神社に行ったりランチや買い物をした後、宮之浦港から指宿港へ向かいました。
短い滞在でも大変効率的に観光できました！

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It was fun.

Posted Date: 2026/05/10

MIKI

The female driver and the female guide were great, and the guide's stories were really interesting. It was a very enjoyable tour.女性ドライバー&女性ガイドさんで、ガイドさんのお話がオモシロかったです。
とても楽しいツアーでした。

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The tour was fun, but

Posted Date: 2026/04/25

dangoman

Once we entered the World Heritage area, we were able to see scenery that cannot be found on the mainland, and the tour itself was great. However, despite confirming the meeting place multiple times over the phone the day before, the bus passed right by us. Fortunately, the owner of our accommodation drove us to catch up with the bus, and we managed to get on. If it hadn't been for that, we would have missed the tour.世界遺産の区域内へ入ると内地では見られない景色もみられて、ツアー自体は良かったが朝の待ち合わせ場所を、前日に電話で何度も確認したにもかかわらず、バスが我々の前を通りすぎてしまい、宿の主人が我々を車に乗せておいかけて行ってくれて、何とか乗れたがそうでなかったら、ツアーに参加できないところだった。

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Half-day bus tour to Yakuzaru.

Posted Date: 2026/04/23

加古川のハニー

I was able to make a complete loop around Yakushima in half a day, visiting various sightseeing points, which was very enjoyable. I saw a yakuzaru grooming itself from the bus window, and it didn't run away at all, allowing me to watch it slowly. I also got to see a yakushika and had some photos taken… The weather was a mix of light rain and clear spells, but I enjoyed interacting with the other participants in the tour, and the bus guide's stories were great. The bus driver was very skilled at … I was able to make a complete loop around Yakushima in half a day, visiting various sightseeing points, which was very enjoyable. I saw a yakuzaru grooming itself from the bus window, and it didn't run away at all, allowing me to watch it slowly. I also got to see a yakushika and had some photos taken… The weather was a mix of light rain and clear spells, but I enjoyed interacting with the other participants in the tour, and the bus guide's stories were great. The bus driver was very skilled at driving 😊 Thank you for the wonderful experience. 半日で　屋久島を約一周出来て、観光のポイントポイントを回ってくれるので、満喫出来ました。車窓から見る　やくざるが、毛繕いしていて　全然逃げずに　ゆっくり見れました。やく鹿も見れて、写真も撮ってもらって…。お天気は、小雨が降ったりやんだりでしたが、ツアーに参加している人とも触れ合いながら、バスガイドさんのお話も　良かったです。バスの運転手さんの運転の上手い事😊お世話になりました。

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A complete tour around Yakushima!

Posted Date: 2026/04/06

あおぞらママ

I participated with my two children! It was a half-day tour around Yakushima, packed with highlights. Thanks to the wonderful combination of our guide and driver, we were able to fully enjoy the island's scenery and nature; it was a very fun trip. The weather was great, and amidst the stunning views, we bought and ate delicious tankan (a type of citrus) from a local unmanned stall. We also encountered Yakuzaru monkeys and Yakushima deer on the western forest road, were amazed by the big waves at… I participated with my two children! It was a half-day tour around Yakushima, packed with highlights. Thanks to the wonderful combination of our guide and driver, we were able to fully enjoy the island's scenery and nature; it was a very fun trip. The weather was great, and amidst the stunning views, we bought and ate delicious tankan (a type of citrus) from a local unmanned stall. We also encountered Yakuzaru monkeys and Yakushima deer on the western forest road, were amazed by the big waves at Inakahama, and even got to collect seashells, which left us very satisfied. We were able to explore the island, and it made me want to visit Yakushima again. Thank you very much! 子供２人と参加しました！
午前中半日で屋久島をぐるっと一周回れる見所もりだくさんのツアー。ガイドさん、運転士さんのゴールデンコンビさんのおかげで島の様子や自然を堪能できるとても楽しい旅でした。お天気もよく最高の景色の中、地元の無人販売で美味しいたんかんを買って食べたり、西部林道でやくざる・やくしかにも会え、いなかはまで大きな波に感動し、貝殻拾いまで出来て大満足でした。島の様子も見て回ることができ、また屋久島に行きたいと思える旅でした。ありがとうございました。

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I was able to see a lot of nature.

Posted Date: 2026/02/25

I had a great time driving while listening to the explanations. I was able to encounter deer and monkeys, and it was fascinating to hear about the banyan trees.説明を聞きながらのドライブで楽しくいろいろ知れました。
鹿や猿にも対面することができ、ガジュマルの説明も聞けて興味深かったです。

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Great Experience

Posted Date: 2025/08/27

Samik Biswas

I was amazed at the commitment. I believe due to low volume of customers that day the bus was cancelled. However a taxi was arranged for the sightseeing. The driver cum guide was great and made sure we spend more time in important sites. Overall had a wonderful time.

There was also rain.

Posted Date: 2025/06/20

男50一人旅

I only participated in the morning, but the guide and the driver were very attentive in their explanations and driving. I was able to see the Japanese macaques and deer clearly, and even though it was a short time, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend it for those departing in the afternoon.午前中だけの参加でしたが、ガイドさん運転士さんの説明、運転もとても丁寧でした。ヤクザルや鹿もしっかり観られて短い時間でしたが満喫できました。午後発の方はオススメです。

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I'm glad I was able to circle the island.

Posted Date: 2025/05/15

こうちゃん

The weather was nice, and I was glad to see many beautiful views. If it were a rental car, I wouldn't have been able to leisurely watch the monkeys and deer. Being able to listen to the explanations is part of the charm.天気が良く、綺麗な景色をたくさん見られて良かったです。
レンタカーだったら、のんびりサルやシカを眺められませんから
説明も聞けるのが醍醐味です。

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A relaxing half-day tour around Yakushima! ❣️

Posted Date: 2025/04/17

ちーちゃん

I participated in the Jomon Sugi trekking and the Taiko Rock trekking on my last day in Yakushima, and it was a great decision! The driver and guide's stories allowed me to learn more about Yakushima, which was wonderful. Although the purpose of my visit was trekking, I was able to explore around Yakushima even in the morning. I encountered Yakushima monkeys and Yakushima deer multiple times. I was thrilled to see them while walking along the Western Forest Road, not just from the car. The sea w… I participated in the Jomon Sugi trekking and the Taiko Rock trekking on my last day in Yakushima, and it was a great decision! The driver and guide's stories allowed me to learn more about Yakushima, which was wonderful. Although the purpose of my visit was trekking, I was able to explore around Yakushima even in the morning. I encountered Yakushima monkeys and Yakushima deer multiple times. I was thrilled to see them while walking along the Western Forest Road, not just from the car. The sea was beautiful too! 縄文杉トレッキング、太鼓岩トレッキングでヘトヘトの屋久島最終日に参加しましたが、大正解でした！
運転手兼ガイドさんのお話は屋久島の事をより深く知ることが出来て良かったです。
トレッキングが目的の屋久島でしたが、午前だけでもぐるっと屋久島を回ることが出来ました。
屋久ザルや屋久鹿も何度も会うことが出来ました。車中からだけではなく、西部林道を歩きながら会えた時は感激しました。
海も綺麗でした！

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I appreciate the convenience of traveling by bus.

Posted Date: 2025/03/31

ちあき

I was glad to participate this time and to visit the landmarks with the guide's explanations. Thanks to the driver's skilled driving, I felt at ease as we navigated the narrow mountain roads. Although I got off the bus in the afternoon, I appreciated that they asked about my plans and provided recommendations for places to visit afterward.今回参加させていただき、名所をガイドさんの説明つきで回れたのが良かったです。バスのドライバーさんの巧みな運転技術で、狭い山道を進む事ができたので安心感がありました。午後のみで途中、バスから降りましたが、その後の予定なども聞いてくださりおすすめの場所などアドバイスまでいただけありがたかったです。

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Posted Date: 2025/03/26

YS80

I used this tour on the morning of the day I was leaving Yakushima at 13:45. I was a bit anxious about whether I would make it in time, but I really enjoyed the tour. The Chihiro Falls and the Okawa Falls were quite impressive. On the Western Forest Road, monkeys were playing around, blocking the road. After seeing monkeys twice, we spotted a deer. It felt like a safari park with all the wildlife. We finished about 10 minutes earlier than scheduled, which gave us time to buy souvenirs at the Fur… I used this tour on the morning of the day I was leaving Yakushima at 13:45. I was a bit anxious about whether I would make it in time, but I really enjoyed the tour. The Chihiro Falls and the Okawa Falls were quite impressive. On the Western Forest Road, monkeys were playing around, blocking the road. After seeing monkeys twice, we spotted a deer. It felt like a safari park with all the wildlife. We finished about 10 minutes earlier than scheduled, which gave us time to buy souvenirs at the Furusato Market, and we arrived at the airport comfortably by bus. 13:45屋久島発で帰る日の午前に利用。間に合うかなとヒヤヒヤしながらもツアーは楽しめました。千尋の滝、大川の滝はなかなかのもの。西部林道では猿たちが道路を塞ぐほど戯れていました。猿を2回見ると次は鹿。また猿、とサファリパークのようです。予定より10分ほど早く終わり、ふるさと市場でお土産を買う時間もあり、路線バスで余裕の空港着でした。

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I encountered monkeys and deer while circling Yakushima.

Posted Date: 2025/03/11

ケンボー

It was great. The waterfall had a wonderful view, and I was moved to encounter the Yakushima deer and Yakushima macaques. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, which was also good. I was convinced of its status as a World Heritage Site.良かったです。滝も素晴らしい眺めですが、ヤクシカと屋久島猿に出会えて感動です。ガイドさんの解説もわかりやすくて良かったです。世界自然遺産に納得しました。

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Efficient Yakushima sightseeing

Posted Date: 2025/03/04

ノリさん

I participated in this tour the day after experiencing a day trip trekking to Jomon Sugi, so my legs were quite shaky. However, it was great to efficiently visit the main spots by bus, and the guide provided detailed explanations. I’m glad I used this service. The half-day course allowed me to make effective use of my time, and I was able to leave the island that same day.前日に縄文杉日帰りトレッキングを体験して足腰がガタガタの状態での参加でしたが、バスで効率的に主要スポットを巡回でき、ガイドさんが詳しく解説していただけるので利用して良かったです。時間も半日コースでその日に島を離陸しましたが時間を有効に使えました。

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Killing time until the return.

Posted Date: 2024/08/10

なまなま

I participated in a morning bus tour to return on the afternoon high-speed ferry. Since it was my first time in Yakushima, it was just right to tour the sightseeing spots and gather stories from around the island.

There was a thunderstorm last night, so the waterfalls had a lot of water and were quite impressive. Additionally, I was able to see many Yakushima macaques and Yakushima deer moving around in search of food, which was great.午後の高速船で帰るため、午前のバスツアーに参加しました。初めての屋久島なので観光名所を巡って島一周は土産話が増えて丁度良かったです。
昨夜に雷雨があったので滝の水量が多く迫力ありました。更に屋久猿や屋久鹿も餌を求めて沢山移動しているのも観ることが出来て良かったです。

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I recommend it.

Posted Date: 2024/08/10

ロコ

My stay was without a rental car, so the tour was very helpful. I was easily guided to the main attractions. Additionally, the guide's explanations were wonderful and insightful. I learned a lot about Yakushima. The tour around the island gave me a good understanding of the outer perimeter, which was beneficial for my subsequent travels. I highly recommend the Yakuzaru bus.レンタカーなしの滞在だったので、ツアーはとても助かりました。
主要な見所に、簡単に案内してもらえました。
また、ガイドさんの説明が素晴らしく良かったです。屋久島のことがよくわかりました。
屋久島一周で、島の外周がわかり、その後の旅にも役立ちました。
やくざる号はおすすめです。

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Yakuzaru号

Posted Date: 2024/08/07

ナポ吉

Yesterday was the day I returned. Since I had an evening flight, I scheduled a quick tour in the morning. Mr. Adachi provided various guidance during the drive. He took great photos and even stopped when there were deer. It was really kind of him, and I was able to enjoy a leisurely tour around Yakushima, taking in the forest and waterfalls. Everyone on the island was so kind and wonderful that I felt like I wanted to live there. I will definitely come back to visit again!昨日、帰る日。夕方の飛行機にしたので午前中はやくざる観光を1本入れました。足立さん、車内も色々とガイドをしてくれたし。写真も上手に取ってくれたし、シカが居れば止まってくれたりと。すごく優しくて、のんびり森も滝も満喫しながら屋久島一周できました。ほんとに島の方みーーーんな優しくて良い方で、私も住みたくなりました。また必ず遊びにきます！

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If you're going to explore the islands, this is the best option.

Posted Date: 2024/07/18

みっちゃん

The guide provided explanations throughout, making it easy to understand and enjoyable. The roads around the World Heritage site are narrow, so I definitely think it's better than driving ourselves in a rental car while feeling nervous.ずっと、ガイドさんが説明してくれて、わかりやすく楽しかったです。世界遺産のところの道は狭いので、自分達でレンタカーでドキドキしながら走るより、絶対によいと思います

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