Fukuoka Airport 2 hr 3
Mt. Kishima (14 min) Mountaineering, volcano, and mountain Kikuchi Gorge (45 min) Peaceful, forested valley featuring a variety of scenic river waterfalls & nature trails. Komezuka (10 min) A popular spot for photos, this 50-meter high volcanic cone offers walking trails in the vicinity. Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (25 min) Active volcanic crater accessible by car, bus or walk that is sometimes closed due to toxic gas. Aso-Kuju National Park (34 min) Mountainous 280 sq. mile national park with a vast caldera, grassland, marshes & hot springs. Aso Volcano Museum (17 min) This compact, time-tested museum offers educational exhibits on volcanoes, along with a cafe. Aso Cuddly Dominion (18 min) Zoo featuring many species of bears in basic enclosures & a petting area with cubs & dogs. Daikanbo (31 min) Mountaintop reached by car for 360-degree views, including rice fields in the caldera & other peaks. 内牧温泉 (23 min) Mount Aso (32 min) The circumference of this active volcano is around 75 miles & features a cone with 5 distinct peaks. Isshingyo Sakura Tree (21 min) 400-year-old, 14-m.-high cherry tree located in Isshingyo Park, famous for its full bloom. Kusasenri (17 min) Tranquil, grass-covered plateau with paths & views of Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano. Aso shrine (28 min) Various festivals & rituals are held at this Shinto shrine dating back some 2,000 years. Aso Farm Land (15 min) Health-focused theme park for adults & kids with athletic activities, a petting zoo & spa services. Mt. Nakadake (34 min) Smoking caldera & lake on Mount Aso with visitor access to the rim, volcanic conditions permitting. |