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About Yakushima

Yakushima, Japan 🌲🏝️ is a dreamy escape for digital nomads who value nature over nightlife. Famous for ancient cedar forests and quiet coastal scenery, it offers deep focus, fresh air, and a slow pace of life. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are limited, so it’s best for short stays or remote work with flexible connectivity.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 192 mm Feb: 342 mm Mar: 393 mm Apr: 451 mm May: 512 mm Jun: 646 mm Jul: 376 mm Aug: 456 mm Sep: 332 mm Oct: 376 mm Nov: 236 mm Dec: 197 mm Jan: 14°C / 9°C Feb: 15°C / 9°C Mar: 18°C / 12°C Apr: 21°C / 15°C May: 24°C / 18°C Jun: 27°C / 22°C Jul: 30°C / 25°C Aug: 30°C / 26°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 25°C / 21°C Nov: 20°C / 16°C Dec: 15°C / 10°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.3
Internet Speed 5.7
Safety 9.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.2
Weather 6.0
Accommodation Cost 3.8
Nomad Friendly 2.2
Female Friendly 8.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Yakushima
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $436.80 per month
Coworking Space $187.20 per month
Coffee $2.50 per cup
Beer $3.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $7.49 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $62.40 per month
Mobile Plan $31.20 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $31.20 per month

Other cities in Japan

Other cities in Japan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Niseko No data — Compare
2 Tokyo $2,841 7.2 Compare
3 Osaka $2,466 7.0 Compare
4 Fukuoka $2,104 7.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kagoshima JP Japan $1,672 6.2 Compare
2 Kumamoto JP Japan $1,906 6.2 Compare
3 Nagasaki JP Japan $1,969 6.3 Compare
4 Oita JP Japan $1,846 6.1 Compare

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