Cottage HANA MANA  

Tucked on Yakushima Island where coastal breeze meets ancient forest. Steps from Yakushima Botanical Research Park and Toroki Falls, with Mt. Mocchomudake and Ryukyu Islands a short drive away. A seaside-meets-mountain guesthouse for hikers, beach fans and nature lovers.

Just two individually decorated guestrooms with full kitchens—think full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms feature premium bedding and a queen-size bed, imported lighting and furniture, 46-inch plasma TVs, bidet-equipped private bathrooms and daily housekeeping. Sip tea on the terrace with mountain views or soak in an on-site open-air alkaline spring bath noted for its unique mineral qualities.

Take in terrace and garden views, fire up the barbecue grills or lounge in the shared kitchen. There’s a restaurant on-site, a library, a diving club and a tour desk to book island trips. Laundry, common-area microwave and fridge, and a calm spa tub/open-air bath add practical comfort—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head out for waterfalls and trails.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and free self parking onsite. Front desk staffed during limited hours; airport and ferry shuttles available for a surcharge.

Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or cook in the shared/communal kitchen. Tea service is served on the terrace, and a barbecue area makes casual outdoor dining easy.