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Kumamoto Aso Day Trip: Enjoy 4 Major Attractions Group Tour
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Kumamoto Aso Day Trip: Enjoy 4 Major Attractions Group Tour

9.5 hours
Aso
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70% refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 5 day(s) before the selected activity date. Contact customer support for any refunds 60% refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 2 day(s) before the selected activity date. Contact customer support for any refunds Cancellations made less than 1 day before the activity date are non-refundable. In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to request a full refund To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • Chinese-speaking staff
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Sightseeing bus tour
  • From July to September, a "Mizuki Meguri Exchange Ticket" that can be used at the Aso Shrine Monzen-machi Shopping Street will be given away for free! (Limited to one per person) ※This ticket can be exchanged for local specialty foods such as croquettes and sweets at participating stores.

Not included: Audio guide; Tour guide; Admission to Mount Aso Volcano Museum Admission Ticket; Admission to Kusasenri riding experience; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses

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Overview

[Experience Aso to the Fullest] In one day, take in the magnificent scenery of one of the world's largest calderas and feel the excitement and stimulation it brings! Departing from Kumamoto City, we will first head to Aso's iconic spot, "Daikanbo," where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent Aso Gogaku (Five Peaks of Aso). Afterwards, stroll through the historic "Aso Shrine" and savor local delicacies. In the afternoon, visit the majestic "Mt. Naka Caldera," followed by the serene and vast "Kusasenri-ga-hama." This one-day bus tour encapsulates the essence of Aso. The entire tour is equipped with Chinese translation, allowing you to fully enjoy your Aso trip without worrying about language barriers. [Attraction: Daikanbo] Enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery formed by one of the world's largest calderas. The Aso Gogaku (Aso Mountain Range), which resembles a reclining Buddha, is a must-see spot! [Attraction: Strolling around Aso Shrine's Monzen-machi] Aso Shrine's tower gate faces this street. "Monzen-machi Shopping Street" along the approach is lined with restaurants, sake shops, and souvenir shops, attracting many tourists. There are also many springs called "Suiki" (drinking fountains) scattered around the area, and the "Suiki Pilgrimage," where you can stroll around while searching for these water sources, is very popular. [Attraction: Visiting Mt. Naka Caldera] It is one of the largest calderas in the world, measuring 18 km from east to west and 25 km from north to south. Among the five mountains of Aso (Neko-dake, Taka-dake, Naka-dake, Eboshi-dake, and Kishima-dake), Mt. Naka remains active. In the huge caldera with a circumference of 4 km, you can see intense white smoke rising up close, creating a dynamic view. If you cannot visit the crater due to volcanic gas regulations, the time spent at Kusasenri will be extended. [Attraction: Kusasenri-ga-hama] One of Aso's most iconic tourist destinations, a grassland of approximately 1 km. The magnificent scenery is created by Mt. Eboshi in the background and the ponds formed by rainwater. Lush green in summer, fantastically white in winter, and colorful in all seasons. You can enjoy a horseback ride around the grassland, which is very popular with tourists.

Highlights

From July to September, a "Mizuki Pilgrimage Exchange Ticket" that can be used in the shopping street in front of Aso Shrine will be given away for free! (Limited to 1 per person)/
Guarantee: Guaranteed departure for groups of 1 or more! A translator who speaks Japanese and Chinese will accompany you.
Currently, due to the closure of the Aso-san Park Road, it is not possible to visit the crater, and there is no definite date for its reopening. Until the Aso-san Park Road reopens, the itinerary will be adjusted to extend the sightseeing time at Kusasenri, similar to when it is not possible to visit the crater due to smoke emission control.
Departing from Kumamoto City, you can efficiently visit Aso's tourist attractions in one day without transfers, including Daikanbo, which is difficult to reach by independent travel due to inconvenient transportation.
Pick-up and drop-off locations can be selected from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, Aso Kumamoto Airport, and Aso Station Front.

What's included

Chinese-speaking staff
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Sightseeing bus tour
From July to September, a "Mizuki Meguri Exchange Ticket" that can be used at the Aso Shrine Monzen-machi Shopping Street will be given away for free! (Limited to one per person) ※This ticket can be exchanged for local specialty foods such as croquettes and sweets at participating stores.

What's not included

Audio guide
Tour guide
Admission to Mount Aso Volcano Museum Admission Ticket
Admission to Kusasenri riding experience
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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The tour will be canceled if no reservation is made by 15:00 (Japan time) 10 days prior to the departure date. For safety reasons, the route may be changed or the tour may be canceled on the day if the bus cannot operate due to bad weather or other reasons. The bus will operate according to the timetable. There will be no compensation if you are late or miss the bus due to personal reasons. September to November is the peak tourist season, and traffic is expected to be congested, so the tour end time may be delayed. We are not responsible for any missed connecting flights due to delays in the tour end time, so please understand this in advance. Delays may occur due to road traffic conditions, so we cannot guarantee that you will be able to make connecting trains, buses, or flights after the tour. The size of the bus will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day. (For example, it will be upgraded from a Coaster or minibus → medium-sized bus → large bus) The buses used for this tour generally do not have space for luggage. If you have large luggage with you, please check it in advance. Please note that the accompanying translator will assist you in making your trip smoother and more comfortable, but he or she is not a tour guide or tour conductor and does not provide on-site commentary on the attractions. Staff will guide you to your seat on the day, and if there are a large number of participants, you may be seated next to other customers. Thank you for your understanding. Preschool children aged 0-2 years old are free of charge if they do not occupy a seat. Facility usage fees must be paid on site. If you require a seat, please apply for a reservation as a child. Due to the constant release of volcanic gas (sulfur dioxide/SO2) around the crater, people with respiratory diseases, heart disease, or those who are feeling unwell are not allowed to visit the crater. If it is not possible to visit the crater due to volcanic smoke regulations, the viewing time at Kusasenri will be extended. Transportation company used: Kyushu Sanko Bus Co., Ltd. or our partner bus company.
Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please gather at the group bus boarding area of the Sakuramachi Bus Terminal at least 10 minutes in advance. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Departure: Meet the operator at 10:10. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Departure from Aso Kumamoto Airport Group Bus Stop (10:10). [Please refer to the illustration and board the bus at Group Bus Stop E.] Please arrive at the boarding location at least 10 minutes in advance. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Departure: Meet the operator at 10:50. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Depart from Aso Station front bus stop (10:50). There are Japanese and Chinese speaking staff on site. Please board the bus yourself before the departure time. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Transportation] By bus [Attraction/experience] 11:20, 40 min(s), Self-guided, 大観峰 展望所, Daikanbo is located northeast of Uchimaki Onsen. With an altitude of approximately 935 meters, it is one of the most iconic spots in Aso. It offers a panoramic view of the Aso region with its vast fields, the Five Peaks of Aso, and the Kuju mountain range. [After 40 minutes of free time, depart from Daikanbo Observatory (12:00)] [Transportation] 12:00 By bus [Attraction/experience] 12:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Self-guided, Aso Shrine, Aso Shrine free activity, lunch on your own. From July to September, a "Mizuki Pilgrimage Exchange Ticket" that can be used at the Aso Shrine Monzen-machi shopping street will be given away for free! (Limited to 1 per person) This ticket can be exchanged for local specialty foods such as croquettes and desserts at participating stores. [Transportation] 14:10 By bus [Attraction/experience] 14:50, 40 min(s), Self-guided, Mt. Aso Naka-dake 1st Crater, ※Currently, due to the closure of the Aso Mountain Park Road, it is not possible to visit the crater, and there is no definite date for its reopening. Additionally, if crater visits are restricted due to severe smoke emissions, the sightseeing time at Kusasenri will be extended. ※Please note that there will be volcanic gases around the crater, and those feeling unwell are not permitted to visit the crater. [Transportation] 15:30 By bus [Attraction/experience] 15:35, 40 min(s), Self-guided, Kusasenri, Kusasenri-ga-hama, a representative tourist spot of Aso, is a grassland of about 1 km. The majestic landscape is created by Mt. Eboshi in the background and the pond formed by rainwater. You can enjoy the colorful seasons such as the green summer and the dreamy white winter. You can take a horse-drawn carriage around the grassland, which is very popular among tourists. [Transportation] 16:15 By bus [Return] 16:35, at Aso Station Front, Arrive at the Aso Station Mae bus stop, and disband after getting off the bus. [Return] 17:20, at Aso Kumamoto Airport, Arrive at Aso Kumamoto Airport and disperse after getting off the bus. [Return] 18:30, at [Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal,]() Arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, and disband after getting off the bus. Day {num}
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats This activity has no age limit
From July to September 2026, a "Mizuki Pilgrimage Exchange Ticket" will be given away for free, which can be used in the Monzenmachi shopping street of Aso Shrine! (Limited to one ticket per person) ※This ticket can be exchanged for local specialty foods such as croquettes and desserts at participating stores. If there is no reservation by 15:00, 10 days before departure, the trip will be canceled. During winter (January to February), roads around Mount Aso are at risk of icing. Therefore, for customer safety, operations may be suspended. Please be aware that due to the burning of wild grass on Mount Aso from late February to early March, road closures may occur. Operations may be suspended depending on the closed sections of the road. Thank you for your understanding. For safety reasons, if the bus cannot operate due to weather or other factors, the route may be changed or the day's trip may be canceled. Buses will operate according to the scheduled plan. If a customer is late or misses the bus due to personal reasons, there will be no compensation. Due to potential delays caused by road traffic conditions, we cannot guarantee timely transfers (trains, buses, flights) for customers after their trip ends. The size of the bus will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day. (For example: it will be upgraded from a Coaster or small bus to a medium bus, then to a large bus.) The operating buses generally do not have space for luggage. If you have large luggage with you, please store it in advance. Please note that the accompanying translators are there to assist you in making your journey smoother and more comfortable, but they are not tour guides or leaders and do not provide guided explanations at scenic spots. On the day, staff will guide you to your seats. Please understand that if there are many participants, you may be seated next to other customers. Children aged 0-2 are free if they do not occupy a seat. Usage fees for each facility must be paid on-site. If a seat is required, please apply for a reservation with a child ticket. Due to the continuous release of volcanic gases (sulfur dioxide/SO2) around the crater, individuals with respiratory diseases, heart conditions, or those feeling unwell are not permitted to visit the crater. If it is not possible to visit the crater due to volcanic smoke regulations or other reasons, the sightseeing time at Kusasenri will be extended. Transportation providers used: Kyushu Sanko Bus Co., Ltd. or bus companies cooperating with our company.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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