Yakushima is a town located in Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan. The town is on the island of Yakushima and Kuchinoerabujima. On October 1 2007, the town was formed by the merger of Yaku and Kamiyaku. As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 13,486 and the density of 24.9 persons per km². The total area is 540.98 km². Yakushima Airport serves Yakushima. There are also hydrofoils and ferries serving the island. Kuchinoerabujima is accessible by a municipal ferry.