Aso Cycling and Farming Private Tour
Jump straight into the life of the people living in the countryside surrounding Mt. Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan. At a small bicycle shop located 900 m above sea level, we will gear up for our adventures. We head out into the wide symbolic grass fields of Aso, a legacy of the areas deep
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minWe start off the day by mounting our bikes before we set out from the wide open grasslands of Senomoto Kogen on top of the north rim of Aso's volcanic caldera.
Stop 2
⏱ 3hWe will cycle downhill through the varied landscape of Minamioguni town until we reach Gonbei Mura, an atmospheric bed & breakfast run by a lovely elderly couple. Here we will have a break and enjoy making lunch together with vegetables from their farm.
Stop 3
⏱ 40 minWe continue cycling down through the small mountain villages. Along the way we stop by places such as Mangan-ji Onsen, one of the oldest settlements in the area where people live by utilising the local hot spring.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hWe will pass through Akababa, which is the center of Minamioguni town, as we head towards Shimojo Kinoko-En in Nakabaru area. This is a family run Shiitake mushroom farm where we will get a glimpse into the life of a young farmer.
Stop 5
⏱ 30 minFinally we will arrive at the town's farmers' market where the tour will end. Enjoy an ice cream, a coffee, or just a toilet break before heading towards your next adventure! Thank you for participating!
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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