Fukuoka Airport 2 hr 5
Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (27 min) Active volcanic crater accessible by car, bus or walk that is sometimes closed due to toxic gas. Aso Volcano Museum (19 min) This compact, time-tested museum offers educational exhibits on volcanoes, along with a cafe. Kikuchi Gorge (41 min) Peaceful, forested valley featuring a variety of scenic river waterfalls & nature trails. Aso-Kuju National Park (18 min) Mountainous 280 sq. mile national park with a vast caldera, grassland, marshes & hot springs. 内牧温泉 (9 min) Aso shrine (12 min) Various festivals & rituals are held at this Shinto shrine dating back some 2,000 years. Mount Aso (34 min) The circumference of this active volcano is around 75 miles & features a cone with 5 distinct peaks. Komezuka (16 min) A popular spot for photos, this 50-meter high volcanic cone offers walking trails in the vicinity. Roadside station Aso (5 min) Rest stop with views of Mount Aso & a farmers’ market selling local specialties like pickled takana. Aso Farm Land (13 min) Health-focused theme park for adults & kids with athletic activities, a petting zoo & spa services. Aso Cuddly Dominion (2 min) Zoo featuring many species of bears in basic enclosures & a petting area with cubs & dogs. Mt. Kishima (16 min) Mountaineering, volcano, and mountain Kusasenri (19 min) Tranquil, grass-covered plateau with paths & views of Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano. Mt. Nakadake (35 min) Smoking caldera & lake on Mount Aso with visitor access to the rim, volcanic conditions permitting. Daikanbo (18 min) Mountaintop reached by car for 360-degree views, including rice fields in the caldera & other peaks. |