Fukuoka Airport 2 hr 3
Komezuka (5 min)
A popular spot for photos, this 50-meter high volcanic cone offers walking trails in the vicinity. Aso Cuddly Dominion (18 min)
Zoo featuring many species of bears in basic enclosures & a petting area with cubs & dogs. Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (21 min)
Active volcanic crater accessible by car, bus or walk that is sometimes closed due to toxic gas. Aso shrine (27 min)
Various festivals & rituals are held at this Shinto shrine dating back some 2,000 years. Aso Farm Land (5 min)
Health-focused theme park for adults & kids with athletic activities, a petting zoo & spa services. Mount Aso (28 min)
The circumference of this active volcano is around 75 miles & features a cone with 5 distinct peaks. Aso-Kuju National Park (30 min)
Mountainous 280 sq. mile national park with a vast caldera, grassland, marshes & hot springs. Mt. Kishima (10 min)
Mountaineering, volcano, and mountain Mt. Nakadake (29 min)
Smoking caldera & lake on Mount Aso with visitor access to the rim, volcanic conditions permitting. Aso Volcano Museum (13 min)
This compact, time-tested museum offers educational exhibits on volcanoes, along with a cafe. Kikuchi Gorge (45 min)
Peaceful, forested valley featuring a variety of scenic river waterfalls & nature trails. Kusasenri (13 min)
Tranquil, grass-covered plateau with paths & views of Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano. Daikanbo (32 min)
Mountaintop reached by car for 360-degree views, including rice fields in the caldera & other peaks. Shirakawa Suigen spring (22 min)
Greenery-surrounded river springs with water that can be bottled at the source, plus a shrine. Isshingyo Sakura Tree (17 min)
400-year-old, 14-m.-high cherry tree located in Isshingyo Park, famous for its full bloom. | 
