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Climb Aso Nakadake Crater to experience the heat and grandeur of the earth.
Stroll in Kusasenri to feel the embrace of the breeze and green fields, and leisurely enjoy Kurokawa Onsen to soothe the body and mind, reaping abundant surprises in nature and tranquility.
Aso Nakadake Crater is the world's largest lava field.
Kurokawa Onsen is a hot spring town with dreamy scenery and a variety of delicious food.
Enjoy the idyllic scenery and atmosphere, as well as the magnificent landscape of Kusasenri.
Local "experienced drivers" provide dependable and considerate services and have a deep understanding of local customs in Japan.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
08:00 Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
Itinerary
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Aso Nakadake Crater (about 15 - 20 minutes, free time, additional entrance fees are at your own expense). (When Aso Volcano issues a notice prohibiting entry, the itinerary will be adjusted to match the actual situation on the spot.) Aso Nakadake Crater is located in the northeast of Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a well-known active volcano in Japan and boasts a unique caldera terrain in the world. It is also one of the few places where you can see an active volcano up close. You can overlook the crater from a short distance and observe the continuous white smoke, allowing you to experience the incredible power and magnificent beauty of nature during your journey.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Aso Kusasenri (about 60 minutes, free time, including lunch at your own expense) Aso Kusasenri is a large grassland located at the northern foot of Eboshidake. There is a pool formed by rainwater in the middle of the grasslands and cattle and horses are grazing on the grasslands. You can see a variety of scenery throughout the year. In this vast grassland of 20,000 hectares, taking a leisurely walk on the green grassland, watching free cattle and sheep, and breathing the fresh air in the mountains can make you feel relaxed and refreshed, and give you the illusion of being in a fairyland.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Facing the vast Kusasenri, the Aso Volcano Museum focuses on "Aso Volcano" and displays the topography, geology, animals, and plants of Aso. It houses a wealth of fascinating materials related to the history of Aso Volcano. You can not only observe the formation process of Aso Volcano through a three-dimensional model, but also gain valuable information about other volcanoes in Japan and the world. The museum's latest camera system also provides live video of Nakadake Crater.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Horseback riding experience in Kusasenri (at your own expense) Are you interested in easily experiencing horseback riding in the magnificent nature of Aso? Led by experienced staff, even children and those who ride a horse for the first time can ride with confidence. Activity Name Single Horseback Riding Double Horseback Riding (The following prices are for reference only. Please refer to the on-site price for details) Plan A About 5 minutes ￥1,500 - ￥2,500 （yen） Plan B About 20 minutes ￥4,000 - ￥6,000 （yen） Plan C About 25 minutes ￥5,000 - ￥8,000 （yen） ※Double horseback riding in each plan is only available for young children in lower grades of primary school. Business hours: 9:00 - 16:00. Operating period: from early March to early December There is no regular rest day during the operating period. Closed on rainy days.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Aso Shrine (about 30 - 40 minutes, free time) Aso Shrine is located on the northern side of Aso Mountain in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a famous Shikinai Shrine (a well-known shrine), the first in Higo Province, and its former shrine was ranked as Kanpei Taisha (now listed in the Shrine Agency's Bekkaku Jinja). It is the main shrine of 450 Aso Shrines in Japan. Aso Shrine has a history of 2,500 years. The main gods enshrined are 12 gods led by Kenkuninomikoto, the grandson of Emperor Jimmu and the founder of the history of Aso. It is considered a significant cultural asset of Japan.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kurokawa Onsen is a hot spring town with dreamy scenery and a lot of delicious food (about an hour and a half, free time, hot spring bathing fees are at your own expense). Kumamoto has many natural hot springs, but none are as famous as the Kurokawa Onsen. There are about 30 hot spring inns in this mountain town. The retro inns with a black-based color are neatly arranged and the scenery is quite impressive. The picturesque river flowing through the town, thick vegetation, and steam from the hot springs create a dreamlike view for tourists. The best thing about the hot spring town is the open-air baths that take advantage of the beautiful landscape. In the "100 Selected Hot Springs in Japan" published by the Tourism Economy Newspaper in 2008, Kurokawa Onsen was ranked first in the "Atmosphere" category. In the "Michelin Guide Japan" in 2009, it was rated as a two-star hot spring area.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WARNING:This tour is not suitable for people with the following respiratory diseases (asthmatics - people with bronchial diseases - people with heart problems) and it is forbidden to enter the Aso volcano at any time, the toxic gases from the volcano may cause an attack, which can be serious and may lead to death.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WARNING:This tour is not suitable for people with the following respiratory diseases (asthmatics - people with bronchial diseases - people with heart problems) and it is forbidden to enter the Aso volcano at any time, the toxic gases from the volcano may cause an attack, which can be serious and may lead to death.
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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