Fukuoka Airport 2 hr 10
Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (27 min)
Active volcanic crater accessible by car, bus or walk that is sometimes closed due to toxic gas. Aso-Kuju National Park (15 min)
Mountainous 280 sq. mile national park with a vast caldera, grassland, marshes & hot springs. Mount Aso (34 min)
The circumference of this active volcano is around 75 miles & features a cone with 5 distinct peaks. Roadside station Aso (1 min)
Rest stop with views of Mount Aso & a farmers’ market selling local specialties like pickled takana. Kusasenri (19 min)
Tranquil, grass-covered plateau with paths & views of Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano. Aso Cuddly Dominion (17 min)
Zoo featuring many species of bears in basic enclosures & a petting area with cubs & dogs. 内牧温泉 (10 min) Aso Farm Land (18 min)
Health-focused theme park for adults & kids with athletic activities, a petting zoo & spa services. Mt. Nakadake (36 min)
Smoking caldera & lake on Mount Aso with visitor access to the rim, volcanic conditions permitting. Aso shrine (9 min)
Various festivals & rituals are held at this Shinto shrine dating back some 2,000 years. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (31 min)
Picturesque Shinto shrine & natural arch, reached by a steep, wooded path lined with stone lanterns. Mt. Neko (35 min)
Forested mountain famed for its colorful fall leaves, with a rocky hiking trail along a steep ridge. Daikanbo (18 min)
Mountaintop reached by car for 360-degree views, including rice fields in the caldera & other peaks. Aso Volcano Museum (19 min)
This compact, time-tested museum offers educational exhibits on volcanoes, along with a cafe. Kikuchi Gorge (40 min)
Peaceful, forested valley featuring a variety of scenic river waterfalls & nature trails. | 
