Yakushima gets busiest in April, May, and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Yakushima?

For thinner crowds, visit Yakushima in January, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Yakushima least crowded?

Yakushima is least crowded in January, July, and August.

nature · Japan · 30.37°N 130.50°E

Best time to visit Yakushima (and when it is crowded)

Yakushima is a nature destination in Japan. Its peak season is April, May, and October, and it is least crowded in January, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

April, May, and October

Quietest months

January, July, and August

Yakushima month by month

How crowded Yakushima gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Yakushima in January: Quiet
Yakushima in February: Quiet
Yakushima in March: Quiet
Yakushima in April: Quiet
Yakushima in May: Quiet
Yakushima in June: Quiet
Yakushima in July: Quiet
Yakushima in August: Quiet
Yakushima in September: Quiet
Yakushima in October: Quiet
Yakushima in November: Quiet
Yakushima in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Yakushima busy?: Yakushima gets busiest in April, May, and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Yakushima?: For thinner crowds, visit Yakushima in January, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Yakushima least crowded?: Yakushima is least crowded in January, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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