Self-guided Aso & Takachiho 3 days tour
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The dynamic nature of Aso and Takachiho where is spreading around Mount Aso.
Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan, is among the largest in the world and
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.
You will discover the large scale of the Dynamic nature which cannot be seen in no other
area in Japan.
Day by Day
Day 1 Aso
Where to explore
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Daikanbo
The perfect spot view the five peak of Mount Aso. Daikanbo literally means a big observatory peak. From the observation site, you can clearly see its conical shape. |
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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. |
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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. |
Itinerary
Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Kumamoto by JR Bullet train from Hakata to Kumamoto station
38 minutes by Sakura or 28 minutes by Mizuho
Transfer to Aso by Limited express train from Kumamoto to Aso station,
1 hour and 20 minutes
Exploring north Aso region including the following site by the use of a chartered taxi
Stay at Kurokawa Onsen
Day 2 Aso
Where to explore
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The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater spreads in northern part of Mt. Eboshi. A big pond at its center and grazing horses round about make an idyllic scene. |
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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. |
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Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines called dengaku. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatch roof built more than 200 years ago. Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal. |
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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. |
Itinerary
Check-out hotel at Kurokawa Onsen
Exploring Aso region including the following by the use of a chartered taxi
Lunch at Takamori Dengaku-no sato
Exploring Aso by Tourist Tram / Minami Aso Rail Way
Stay at Minami-Aso
Day 3 Takachiho
Where to explore
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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. |
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The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge. The spot you can see waterfalls and the columnar shaped valley together is rare in the world. |
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Takachiho is a birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, became so outraged by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the world of her life-giving light. |
Itinerary
Check-out hotel at Minami-Aso
Exploring Takachiho including the following sites by the use of a chartered taxi
lunch at Takachiho, Somen nagashi
Transfer to JR Kumamoto station by a chartered taxi
Transfer to Fukuoka by Bullet train from JR Kumamoto to Hataka station,
38 minutes by Sakura or 28 minutes by Mizuho
Travelling rote
Aso
Takachiho
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