“Yuki san and her hubby were great hosts. They provided excellent food, information and are very friendly. We felt so muc”

Room is of good size. Clean. Near the main road. Aircon heater works well. Decor is nice.

“Highly recommend”

Absolutely lovely and helpful host with trip planning, delicious homemade meals, thoughtful touches in the room and throughout the common areas.

“A little gem”

The professionalism of the owners, thei organisation regarding sightseeing and advice. 10 score is not enough

Yuki was the absolute best host in all of Yakushima, which is very important because without someone you can rely on, it can quickly become difficult on an island like this because a lot of the people speak only japanese (which is completely understandable). Yuki is young, very helpful, speaks good English and is a gifted cook. Although the weather was bad and rainy, she gave us tips and looked into what else we could do on the island. She also reserved our tickets for the car ferry (which would be almost impossible as a tourist) and checked with the tourist centre every day to see if the attractions were open and the ferries were running. Even as our car ferry got cancelled she arranged a new one last minute, which we were really grateful for. We could always completely rely on her, so thank you very much, Yuki. You were the best! Apart from that, the guesthouse is furnished with great love and attention to detail, really clean and very safe. It is located on the main road and has its own car park in front, which made it very easy to get there by rental car. Despite its proximity, there was no disturbing noise. So we really recommend this guesthouse and we would love to stay here again if we return.

“A lovely stay and warm welcome”

We had a very warm welcome from Yuki, and loved the cedar lined room. Our stay was very comfortable and relaxing, Yuki also gave us some great recommendations for walking and onsen while we were on the island. Dinner was also a real treat with freshly caught fish and fruit from the local farm. Would recommend if you are looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing.

“The most relaxing adventure holiday we have ever had, Yumushima is such a special place.”

Yuki and her partner were such wonderful hosts. On a small island they were absolutely key for us being able to navigate the island easily. Yuki helped us book our hire car before arrival so we got a good price and weren’t stressing before we got there. She was also a wealth of knowledge around what to do and where to go (especially because we were there in the rainy season). In addition the meals and packed lunches that we purchased at the accomodation were amazing! We had the best time and hope to come back again.

“Pension Blue Drop provides a restful place to stay with an attentive English speaking host. Highly recommend!”

Yuki was a wonderful and very friendly host. She looked after us all so well and gave us excellent advice on exploring the island. The accommodation was beautiful, comfortable and clean. I highly recommend ordering meals with Yuki. The freshly caught sashimi was delicious. We also had beautiful bento lunches for our day trip, all wrapped in a banana leaf! Overall it was an unforgettable experience and we were very sad to leave!

“A perfect stay in Yakushima”

We had a fantastic stay at Blue Drop in Yakushima. Yuki was such a wonderful host. She organized our ferry tickets and rental car. We enjoyed her homemade Kaiseki dinner with fresh sashimi so much that we had it again the next day. The day it was rainy she organized for us to go make our own chopsticks in a woodcarving shop. Staying at Yakushima was definitely one of the best travel experience ever.

“Yuki is a lovely, warm host who made us feel welcome from the start!”

We had a really great time staying at Pension Blue drop. The room was cozy, clean and equipped with everything we needed (hairdryer, kettle, comfy futon bed). Yuki and her husband were very friendly and helped us a lot with the reservation of the ferry and the car and gave us recommandations regarding activities (hiking trails, national park, onsen). Having dinner at the pension was also a big highlight for us. We had vegetarian dishes and sashimi and everything was super fresh and delicious! Thank you so much for having us!

“Beautiful place.”

A beautiful place surrounded by peace, serenity, and nature. Yuki and her husband are truly wonderful people. I highly recommend the Kaiseki dinner and the lunch boxes they prepare with great care and love – they are absolutely delicious.

“Excelleng and highly recommended!”

Beautiful clean place room, food from host was delicious, excellent hospitality before and during the trip, Yuki and her husband were very helpful along our stay!

“Best stay on a wonderful island.”

Wonderful host and amazing Pension. Loved everything about our stay and we hope to come back in the future.

Yuki-san is the most knowledgeable guide we had in Yakushima Island. We ate kaiseki at her pension and were very touched by the thoughtfulness of having so many local ingredients and flavors in a meal that Yuki-san and her husband crafted from their farm and fishing catch of the day. She was also very flexible about letting us borrow towels and a sarong in order to go to the ocean onsen, which was truly above and beyond. We slept very well at their beautiful place and had wonderful neighbors in other guests, who were all quiet and thoughtful. It was also very useful to have a washer on hand, because we ran out of socks at this point in our journey.

We spent a wonderful time on Yakushima, thanks in no small part to Yuki's outstanding hospitality. Long before our arrival, she took care of all our organizational questions, sending us information about ferries, rental cars, ordering food, etc., and even booked it for us if you wanted. That was such a huge relief and really helped us have a stress-free start to our days in Yakushima. Such proactive support before the arrival is rare these days. I can highly recommend the Blue Drop guesthouse; a tastefully furnished house, decorated with Yuki's beautiful glass art and paintings, super clean, and with everything you need. She also gave us lots of tips on what to do on the islands and how to get there. Last but not least, the fantastic food deserves a mention, including the fresh sashimi, caught that same day by Yuki's husband. At night, the starry sky lights up above the guesthouse, and you fall full and tired into the super comfortable bed, looking forward to delicious sandwiches and a pleasant chat with your hosts in the morning. Definitely one of the best accommodations on our many trips!

Comfortable, easy to get to, secluded, peaceful. But most of all, Yuki was an excellent host. She was warm and inviting- took the time to help me book a car, anticipated all my needs - was so helpful flexible and accommodating when my ferry was cancelled due to bad weather. The food was amazing - so many of the ingredients were from their own backyard or farm. And the hiking lunch pack was a perfect energy boost. I can’t say enough good things but everything was so comforting and it was nice to feel a bit of Japanese home life in Yakushima

The place was super clean, comfy, and well-equipped—everything we needed for a great stay. The host was amazing—so welcoming and helpful, giving us great tips for hikes and day trips. Definitely recommend!

“Amazing place to stay in Yakushima!”

The hosts were amazing helping arranging car rental, even though we were late with booking. Delicious homemade meals made with local produce giving a real taste of Yakushima. The location was really great with things to explore and experience in both directions from the pension. The house was beautiful, and there was really nice glass art and drawings made by Yuki (host) through out the pension. The hosts were eager to share tips about things to do, depending on the weather. We have nothing negative to say about this gem in Yakushima. 10/10!

“Amazing owners and perfect place”

The owners are extremely friendly and profesional. They helped us to rent a car even though we didn't book in advance and it was busy. They recommened things to do and important natural parks and sites to visit, located few minutes drive away from the onsen and few minutes walk from a nice restaurant and bar. Also we ordered dinner at the guest house and it was very very delicious full menue set including the best home made plum wine we ever had. The facilities are both clean and comfortable. Thank you very much for everything!

Yuki was nice and helpful, she was responded quickly on all our questions and booked the car for us. She even renter a towel to me to go to mixed onsen for free.