Private tour Meet the Sheep of Aso and pick Aso strawberries

We'll start the tour by walking (biking) through the caldera. You will be able to discover the particularities of the landscape of Aso, it's history and the wonderful secrets it bears. *Please let us know if you have any mobility problems, we can also arrange a car for the duration of the tour.

On this tour, our professional guide will take you around to visit local farmers, learn about their lives in Aso, the produce they work with. On this tour, our professional guide will take you around to visit local farmers, learn about their lives in Aso, the produce they work with. On our way to the farm, you will have the time to enjoy views of the caldera. Our first visit will include meeting some of the cutest inhabitants of Aso: the Aso Coloured Sheep. They are part of an eco-system project to revive Aso as a whole: including the protection of the historical grasslands of Aso. Depending on the season, we may meet with newborn lambs, ewes,... You'll be able to hear the care our shepherd puts in his job and the need for these sheep to populate Aso. * Please note that depending on your route coming to Japan, we may have to alter the visit slightly as we need to protect the sheep before we can have them meet you, lovely travelers.

We'll have lunch at a lovely restaurant, serving only locally grown produce, fresh vegetables and delicious sweets. Be prepared to enjoy!

Next, we're out for a snack at the local strawberry farm: You will be able to study the work that is necessary to enjoy these sweet fruits, see the actual strawberry fields on Aso and get a taste of three different types of strawberries that are grown on the farm. Our plan includes an all-you-can-eat strawberry picking experience, and the visit of the farm. Our farmers are also always happy to answer your questions and requests, so do not hesitate to ask you guide to translate any questions you may have. *The experience includes the tour of the farm and strawberry picking, but you may purchase more strawberries to take home, if you want.

Last but not least, you'll be able to enjoy a drink a the best coffee shop in town. *Feel free to let us know of any allergies, culinary preferences in advance.

We'll end the tour by walking (biking) you back to our meeting point. *Alternatively, we may organize your way back, on request.