Aso & Takachiho 2 days tour
The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around Mt. Aso. Mt. Aso is the
largest active volcano in Japan, and is among the largest in the world. Mount Aso has a fairly
large caldera which is one of the largest caldera in the world, 25 km north-south and 18 km
east-west with a circumference of around 120 km, although sources vary on the exact distance.
The present Aso caldera formed as a result of four huge caldera eruptions occurring over a
range of 90,000 to 300,000 years ago.
The tour introduces the large scale of the Dynamic Nature which cannot be seen in no other
area in Japan.
Tour Conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Aso
Exploring Aso
Tourist Tram / Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso from the Tourist Tram
Lunch at Takamori Dengaku-no sato
Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines called dengaku. The restaurant uses the old private house
with thatch roof built more than 200 years ago
The vast and beautiful prairie in the crater, enjoy the various seasons from its vivid green
summer to the fantastic silvery winter, as well as riding horses
The perfect spot view the five peak of Mount Aso, the must visiting tourist spot in Aso
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen or Aso region
Options : the following sites can be arranged as an option
The largest active volcano in Japan. Its peak is 1592 m above sea level
The site can be visited as per the volcano condition
Nabegataki Waterfall is a hidden tourist spot, It is very unique waterfalls, actually climb
behind the falls
Where to explore
Tourist Tram Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso. The Minami Aso railway is a private railroad offering a very
scenic ride from Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera. Lovely and magnificent
scenery can be enjoyed.
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Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatched roof
built more than 200 years ago. Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal at a Japanese
traditional style fire place.
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Aso Akaushi beef rice bowl
Aso Akaushi laterally means red beef that is unique in that it has a higher proportion of red meat
with just the right amount of fat, combined with great taste, tenderness and healthiness. Aso Akaushi
beer rice bowl is a local cuisine in Aso consisting of a bowl of rice put in a mildly sweet sauce and
topped with Akaushi beef and egg.
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The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater, spreads in northern part of Mt. Eboshi
that is one of the Aso Five Mountains. A big pond at its center and grazing horses round about make
an idyllic scene.
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The perfect spot view the five peak of Mount Aso, Daikanbo literally means a big observatory peak.
The circumference of the Aso caldera is about 130 kilometers. From the observation site, you can
clearly see its conical shape.
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The most popular Onsen resort in Aso region, located on the northern side of Mount Aso. Widely
known for its open-air baths, it is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere of old town in Japan,
more than 20 Japanese style accommodations and gift shops standing in a row along the river.
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Options
The largest active volcano in Japan. Its peak is 1592 m above sea level. Its caldera is 25 km across
north to south and 18 km across east to west. The caldera has a circumference of around 120 km,
although sources vary on the exact distance. The site can be visited as per the volcano condition.
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The hidden tourist spot in Kumamoto prefecture, located just outside Oguni town in Aso region.
One of the area’s more well-known waterfalls. Looking like a mini-Niagara. It is very unique
waterfalls, you can actually climb behind the falls to see how the water has carved out the rock
over the year.
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Day 2 Takachiho
Itinerary
Leave Hotel
Transfer to Takachiho
The shrine has long history, established 1900 years ago, worship the deity of
agriculture, marriage, traffic safety and protection against misfortunes
lunch at Takachiho, Somen nagashi
Somen nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo
Dynamic and beautiful gorge, a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River
The spot to see waterfalls and the columnar shaped valley together is rare in the world
Here is the birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto
Transfer to Fukuoka-city
Arriva at Fukuoka-city
Option : the following site can be arranged as an option
You can enjoy sample wines and winery also can be visited
Where to explore
Located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the
shrine’s nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. In the
evening, you can enjoy the Yokagura Dance.
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Lunch , Somen nagashi
Somen is a kind of noodle which is made by wheat and is usually eaten by dipping style.
Somen nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo
like as video below. Nagashi means flowing.
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A narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the
gorge are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon
where the stone twisted and flowed as it formed.
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The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is riding the river that flows down the
base of the gorge on a rental boat.The spot you can see waterfalls and the columnar shaped
valley together is rare in the world. Please enjoy this amazing view from the boat.
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About ten kilometers outside of central Takachiho the Shrine was built near the cave where
Amaterasu is said to have hid herself away. The cave cannot be approached, however,
there is an observation deck behind the shrine’s main building.
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Option
Gokase Winery is located near Takachiho, in the beautiful plateau at an altitude of 600m.
All the wines are being made from locally grown grapes. There is the tasting corner, you can
enjoy sample wines. Winery also can be visited.
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And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
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