Kumamoto Airport 46 min
Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (34 min)
Active volcanic crater accessible by car, bus or walk that is sometimes closed due to toxic gas. Mt. Nakadake (43 min)
Smoking caldera & lake on Mount Aso with visitor access to the rim, volcanic conditions permitting. Mt. Neko (16 min)
Forested mountain famed for its colorful fall leaves, with a rocky hiking trail along a steep ridge. Shirakawa Suigen spring (11 min)
Greenery-surrounded river springs with water that can be bottled at the source, plus a shrine. Daikanbo (47 min)
Mountaintop reached by car for 360-degree views, including rice fields in the caldera & other peaks. Isshingyo Sakura Tree (15 min)
400-year-old, 14-m.-high cherry tree located in Isshingyo Park, famous for its full bloom. Aso shrine (31 min)
Various festivals & rituals are held at this Shinto shrine dating back some 2,000 years. Aso Cuddly Dominion (34 min)
Zoo featuring many species of bears in basic enclosures & a petting area with cubs & dogs. Takamoriyusui Tunnel Park (10 min) Aso Volcano Museum (41 min)
This compact, time-tested museum offers educational exhibits on volcanoes, along with a cafe. Mount Aso (41 min)
The circumference of this active volcano is around 75 miles & features a cone with 5 distinct peaks. Kusasenri (31 min)
Tranquil, grass-covered plateau with paths & views of Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano. Aso Farm Land (30 min)
Health-focused theme park for adults & kids with athletic activities, a petting zoo & spa services. Aso-Kuju National Park (35 min)
Mountainous 280 sq. mile national park with a vast caldera, grassland, marshes & hot springs. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (3 min)
Picturesque Shinto shrine & natural arch, reached by a steep, wooded path lined with stone lanterns. | 
