Hotel Lexton

Ōsumi Islands


Tanegashima's newest and smartest digs belong to this glorified business hotel, with dark-woody rooms, the latest tech and a convenient location not far from the port.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ōsumi Islands attractions

2. Gessōtei

1.24 MILES

At the southern border of the Akaogi Castle ruins, this preserved samurai house and garden contains a few cultural artefacts. A short informational video…

3. Nagahama-kaigan

13.25 MILES

The west coast of Tanegashima is home to a 12km stretch of beach known as the Nagahama-kaigan (coastline) that is equally popular with diehard surfers and…

4. Takezaki-kaigan

23.78 MILES

Nearby to the Space Centre, this coastline is home to a beautiful stretch of white sand popular with surfers. The best spot to enjoy it is the beach in…

5. Space Science & Technology Museum

23.98 MILES

Reopened in 2017 after an extensive re-design, Tanegashima's Space Centre, on the spectacular southeastern coast of the island, is a large parklike…