[Near the port] Let’s “Learcation” on a world natural heritage island, Yakushima!
Miyanora Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima-ken 
1 week〜 
owners (couples)near the seawith young peoplenear rivernear mountainsKyushu regionNear the portresidential areashopping district
Local Characteristics
Yakushima Island, a World Natural Heritage site, is an island of rich nature floating in the ocean in Kagoshima Prefecture. Daily life takes place in rich and delicious water, clean air, and star-filled skies. In recent years, tourism, especially eco-tourism, has developed on the island, attracting travelers from all over the world. The village culture still remains strong, with many events held by each island community and dialects still being spoken. On the other hand, one of the characteristics of this island is that many people have immigrated to the area over decades, so still fostering diverse values and cultures.
Concept
This is the learcation that solves each community’s assignments and student’s assignments. It is obvious through staying in Yakushima gives a lot of means to your work, study, or life of itself. And we consider that directly connecting to the contribution to the community at the same time.
3 Key Points
1Host’s introduction
○Owner Mickey moved to Yakushima about 20 years ago and has been involved in the tourism industry ever since. Currently, he operates a guesthouse, a shared house, and a coworking space with the business mission of "increasing the related population of Yakushima”. He is also actively involved in community revitalization by accepting volunteer farmers and organizing café tours.
○Seri, a community manager, was born in Chiba Prefecture. She moved to Yakushima in 2020 after being attracted to the Ogasawara Islands when she was a university student. While living here, she works at a local nursery school and a restaurant and also works remotely online. She welcomes you to Yakushima, valuing "connections" between residents and the local community.
2You can interact with people like this!
・The hostel is part of an international network that brings together a diverse range of people and promotes cross-cultural exchange.
・We will connect you with suitable people for fieldwork, etc. by utilizing our network of city planning.
・We will introduce you to volunteer work such as farming.
3You can experience like this!
・We will also hold events such as sharing of activities and learning together.
・Depending on the timing, you can work (part-time or volunteer) at a local farmhouse.
・We can design the guesthouse together, such as painting. (Ideas such as painting a mural are also welcome)
Time Spent with the Host
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Morning: 6:00-8:00 Late Morning: 10:00-12:00 Afternoon: 13:00-17:00 Evening: 17:00-19:00
Recommendations
・People who are interested in regional development and country life because it is a isolated island! People who are concerned about environmental issues because the island is CO2-free!
・For those who want to live close to nature, as the island is rich in nature and has been selected as a World Heritage site!
・For those who want to be involved in tourism and eco-tourism, as the guesthouse is user-participating!
・This is an international network hostel, so it is for those who want to meet diverse people!
・For those who want to step out of your “now” and challenge another new world, because here so many various people are gethered.
Annual Schedule
April:
Cherry blossom viewing
May:
Sea turtle spawning landing
June:
Experiencing the rainy island
July:
Sea opening
August:
Played at the river
September:
Typhoon experience
October:
Walking in the forest
November:
Fishing
December:
Harvesting Ponkan(kinds of Mandarin Orange)
January:
New Year's events such as Hatsumode (New Year's visit to the shrine), Oni-no-himai (burning of the devil's fire), and mairi at the gate
February:
Harvesting Tankan orange
March:
Cafe tours
Detailed Information
Location
Miyanora Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima-ken
Features of the Area
Residential area, shopping street, near the port, Kyushu region, male and female owners (couple, etc.), young people present, suitable for men, suitable for women, suitable for students, near mountains, near the sea, near rivers
Accessibility
Nearest airport：Kagoshima Airport
Location
10 minutes to Miyanoura port on foot, 5 minute to Miyanoura port bus stop on foot, 10 minute to the supermarket on foot, many restaurants within walking distance, 10 minute to the bank and post office in foot. The building is right in front of the harbor and you can watch the ships coming in and out. Free WiFi and other equipment are available in the building.
Languages and Proficiency
English: Intermediate
Fee (per person)
※One month is 30 days
Separate male and female shared rooms (bunk bed)
~2 weeks: 3,630 yen/night
~3 weeks: 3,030 yen/night
~4 weeks: 2,430 yen/night
1 month: 54,450 yen
Possible Admission Time
Anytime
Unacceptable dates
We are generally available.
*However, the host may have urgent matters, so please feel free to request and confirm the dates.
Minimum number of participants
1 week〜
Food Expenses
Not included
Food Arrangements
| Morning | create together |
| Lunch | create together |
| Dinner | create together |
Available Facilities
kitchen (together)
refrigerator
bath
shower
washing machine
parking
bicycle parking
Wi-Fi
Suitable Guests
average male
average famale
male student
female student
male highschooler
female highschooler
couple
single mother
singler father
family
Rentable Transportations
car
bicycle
Recommended Transportations
It is usually within walking distance. If you need to travel further, there is a local bus service.
House Rules
Allowed
Having friends over, Staying out or coming home late at night, Outdoor Smoking
Forbidden
ForbiddenHosting Friends, Accepting Pets, Indoor Smoking
Map
Image Gallery
Host and Townscapes
Activities
House Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q
Are there any part-time jobs you can introduce?
A
February to March: Tankan (a type of citrus) harvesting
Reviews
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MIZU
Aug 2, 2024
Yakushima is a relaxing and healing island.
I stayed there for two weeks.
Not only is the nature of Yakushima beautiful, but the people at the inn are very kind and nice.
I was able to interact a lot with the other guests at the inn.
By staying longer I was able to experience the atmosphere of the island and things you cannot get from a few days of sightseeing.It was a lovely time.
I would recommend staying longer and more leisurely, as the weather is often very unpredictable.
NAKAMURA
Aug 2, 2024
Alps on the sea - New Year's Eve on Yakushima Island
This was the second visit to Yakushima, having visited once in the summer of 2019.
The main season for tourism in Yakushima is from spring to summer, so Yakushima at the beginning and end of the year was quiet with few tourists.
The purpose of my stay this time was to interact with local residents, migrants and travellers who live in the great nature of Yakushima.
During our stay, our host Mickey and helper Seri introduced us to many people who were enthusiastically working in the community, and we were able to interact with them.
In particular, Mickey-san has lived in Yakushima for a long time, so it was safe to ask him about Yakushima!
We were also able to experience things that are typical of Yakushima at the end and beginning of the year, such as the Christmas party, the rice cake pounding at the end of the year, and the Yaku God drumming on New Year's Eve at the Yakushima Salvation Shrine.
Winter is the best time to see the deep culture of Yakushima! I recommend everyone to visit!
(20s / Male / December~January / about 2 weeks)
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