
In the south-eastern region of Yakushima, a World Heritage Island, lies a hidden gem of coastal wilderness in Japan: Sankara Hotel and Spa. Nestled against a magnificent mountain backdrop, this luxurious haven overlooks the sea and is surrounded by vast forests of Japanese cedars. The suites and villas feature expansive picture windows that beautifully showcase the stunning natural scenery. Guests are pampered with butler service, two exquisite restaurants, a Thai-influenced spa, a sparkling pool, and a library boasting over 600 books. In close proximity to the Sankara Hotel and Spa are attractions like cedar forest hiking trails, mountain paths, Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine, Yaku Cedar Land, Okonotaki Waterfall, and the Yakushima Goshinzan Festival. Sankara Hotel and Spa is proudly recognized as a property of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.