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Yakushima Airport

Yakushima, Japan

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Yakushima Airport

Yakushima, Japan
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Island gateway to UNESCO-listed Yakushima's ancient cedar forests.

Opened
1963
Location
Yakushima, Japan
Yakushima Airport (IATA: KUM, ICAO: RJFC) is a small regional airport serving Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It provides essential air connectivity between the island and mainland Japan, primarily to Kagoshima Airport, supporting both tourism and local residents. The airport is modest in scale, reflecting the relatively small population of Yakushima and its role as a nature tourism destination. The island is renowned for its ancient Yakusugi cedar trees and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1993, driving steady visitor traffic through the airport. Given Yakushima's mountainous and often foggy terrain, flight operations can be weather-sensitive. The airport plays a critical role alongside ferry services as one of the main access points to the island.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Buses and taxis are available outside the terminal to transport passengers to key areas of Yakushima Island, including Miyanoura and Anbo.
Airlines here
Japan Air Commuter (JAC), a regional subsidiary of Japan Airlines, operates the primary scheduled services connecting Yakushima to Kagoshima and Osaka (Itami).
Notable facts
  • ›Yakushima Island is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, driving significant tourism through the airport.
  • ›The airport has a single runway (runway 18/36) approximately 2,000 meters in length.
  • ›Japan Air Commuter operates turboprop aircraft on routes to Kagoshima due to the short distances involved.
  • ›Weather and low visibility related to the island's mountainous terrain can cause flight delays or cancellations.
  • ›Ferry services from Kagoshima provide an alternative to air travel for reaching the island.
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Gateway to Japan's ancient cedar forests and UNESCO wilderness

Yakushima Airport serves the remote island of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, providing essential air links for an island renowned for its primeval cedar forests and UNESCO World Heritage status. Opened in 1963, the small regional airport handles propeller and turboprop aircraft connecting the island to Kagoshima and Osaka. It plays a vital role for both residents and the growing number of nature tourists drawn to the island's legendary Jomon Sugi cedar trees.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal building handling all arrivals and departures with basic amenities suited to the island's modest passenger volumes.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Local bus services connecting to Miyanoura and Anbo towns
  • Car rental counters at or near the terminal (Toyota Rent a Car and others)
  • Bicycle and scooter rentals available through local operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima
  • Hotel Yakushima Ocean & Forest
  • Yakushima Youth Hostel
  • Choujaya Yakushima
  • Guest House Yakushima
Dining

The terminal offers very limited food options, primarily a small café serving light snacks and beverages. Visitors are encouraged to explore Miyanoura town's restaurants and local markets, which offer fresh seafood, flying fish dishes, and Yakushima-grown specialties. Stocking up on provisions before heading into the island's interior is highly advisable.

Traveller Tips
  • Book rental cars well in advance as availability on the island is very limited, especially during peak hiking season.
  • The island's weather changes rapidly; carry rain gear regardless of the forecast.
  • Bus schedules are infrequent, so confirm return times carefully to avoid missing your flight.
  • Yakushima's interior roads are narrow and mountainous — allow extra travel time from remote trailheads to the airport.
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Yakushima Airport is an airport located on the island of Yakushima in Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It lies by the coast, between the towns of Anbō and Miyanoura.

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