Full Day Aso 3 Sights Private Tour from Kumamoto
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Aso, Kumamoto's "Land of Fire," on this immersive 1-day private tour. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore the region's most stunning natural wonders, carefully preserved for generations. Begin at Kusasenri, a vast grassland stretching 780,000 sqm at 1,100m alti
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hThe tour will visit the crater of Mt. Nakadake, which is still very active to this day. Afterwards, stroll around Kusasenri, a vast grassland approximately 780,000 sqm at an altitude of about 1,100 m. This is one of Aso's most scenic spots, with the majestic Mt. Nakadake and beautiful grassland spreading out before your eyes. Look forward to relishing the scenery of the season. Access to the Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater is subject to weather conditions. If the viewing area is closed to the public, the crater tour will not take place and instead, the tour will visit the Volcano Museum. Customers will have free time to purchase and enjoy their own lunch at the cafe and restaurant area in front of Kusasenri. Meal charges is not included in the tour. [Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater. Kusasenrigahama (Kusasenri Plain) 65min. Lunch Time 45min.]
Stop 2
⏱ 40 minVisit Daikanbo, an observatory offering a 360-degree panoramic view of magnificent nature. The observation deck located at an altitude of about 900 m showcases superb views of the Aso townscape, the Five Peaks of Aso, and the Kuju Mountains, making it one of Kumamoto's best lookout points. It is also famous for the view of the Five Peaks of Aso resembling a sleeping Buddha. It takes about 10 minutes to walk uphill from the parking lot to the observation deck.
Stop 3
⏱ 40 minThe tour will visit Nabegataki Falls, which is said to have been created by the massive eruption that created the Aso caldera about 90,000 years ago. The waterfall took many years to form into its current shape, and it's still changing shape little by little as a result of repeated erosion. The waterfall has a drop of 10 m and a width of 20 m, and the water flowing like a curtain gives it a truly mystical beauty that makes it a popular photo spot. From the parking lot to the falls, customers will walk about 20 minutes round-trip along the pathway in Nabegataki Park.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minThe tour will make a stop at the Aso Milk Factory, which offers dairy products of Aso as well as vegetables and fruits grown by local producers. Aso is a region with a rich agricultural culture that has been recognized as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. Among these, dairy farming is a flourishing system, and dairy products made using Aso milk have become a brand in their own right.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
- •While transportation will be by private vehicle for each group, each experience included in the itinerary may be shared with other customers
- •Depending on road conditions or other reasons, arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed
- •Itinerary locations and itinerary order may be changed depending on the weather and operating conditions of locations to be visited. Even when changed, the tour charge will not be refunded
- •Access to the Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater is subject to weather conditions. If the viewing area is closed to the public, the crater tour will not take place and instead, the tour will visit the Volcano Museum
- •Due to harmful volcanic gases being emitted from the Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater, people with respiratory "lung" disease, heart disease, pacemakers, asthma, and those who are not feeling well cannot participate
- •Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with hired car seats. If seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate
- •Customers are free to purchase their own lunch in the Kusasenri Plain area. Customers are to pay for their own lunch as it is not included in the tour booking charge
- •As there are areas or paths with poor or unequal footing, please participate wearing shoes and clothing that are comfortable to walk in. Bringing rain gear in case of inclement weather is recommended
- •As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating
- •Tour's total duration is 9 hours 30 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 3 hours 30 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time
- •Photographs are examples. Photo courtesy of ©熊本観光連盟, all rights reserved
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