It's quite far, and the drive is long. This was my second time going. Last time I went in the summer, and it was lush and green, quite beautiful. This time I went with my family, and I was surprised to see Mount Aso, but it was very far away, and the grass on the mountain hadn't grown yet; it was bare and a yellowish-brown color, which was different from what I had imagined. But that's how the natural environment is, and it's so far away that we had to delay our meal. We ate almost one meal and then prepared to head back. We were short on time, and with elderly people with us, we couldn't go very far. Traveling with elderly people requires careful consideration.
When I inquired about the charter car price, the customer service responded very quickly, and the communication process was very smooth. I was able to clearly understand the itinerary and details, and the overall service made me feel at ease.
I joined two different tour groups for two consecutive days, and the service from Xiao Tan and Xiao Shi was excellent. If you don't want to spend time scrambling for train tickets and planning your itinerary, I highly recommend this tour. The schedule is tight, but the stops are all at the best spots. Be prepared for long drive times. The Aso volcano crater is currently closed to the public.
Overall, it was pretty good, and our tour guide was great. The downsides were that the attractions were quite far apart, so we spent about 70% of our time on the bus. The lunch wasn't quite to the liking of Taiwanese people. Watching people row boats at Takachiho Gorge was also quite fun.
We're a Korean couple in our 70s. We were a little worried about finding our way to a new destination without a guide. However, following the directions on the voucher they sent us, it wasn't difficult. In fact, it was fun. We went to the restaurant they provided for lunch, and the view was amazing. We could see the entire Kusasenri at a glance. The atmosphere was classy, and the food was delicious. Of course, we walked along the Kusasenri streets. Along the way, we met and talked to a Dutch person and an elderly Japanese couple, and it will be an unforgettable memory, along with the scenery of Mount Aso. And I think this trip was truly cost-effective. The price was very reasonable. Thank you.
We visited all the attractions according to the itinerary, experiencing the spiritually resonant Ueshikimi Kumanozha Shrine, the vast Kusasenri area, and the steaming Mount Nakadake of Aso. We also greatly appreciated our tour guide, Tong Lihong, who was very kind and provided thorough explanations, giving us a deeper understanding of Kumamoto and Aso. And thank you to our hardworking driver who drove us all day! Thank you so much for making our trip so wonderful and enjoyable.
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Aso Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Aso year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 5–13°C, mild climate, but with a large temperature difference between day and night, and less rainfall. Common activities: flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Summer (June–August): Average 17–23°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, relatively little rainfall, but more rainfall in June. Common activities: mountain climbing, camping, outdoor activities. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun protection clothing.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9–16°C, cool and comfortable climate, very little rainfall. Common activities: viewing autumn leaves, hot springs. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Winter (December–February): Average 1–4°C, cold climate, very little rainfall. Common activities: skiing, hot spring experience. Recommended clothing: thick warm clothing, waterproof jacket.
Aso climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 104 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: June
Aso monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
1.5°C
1.4
February
4.1°C
7.9
March
5°C
13.5
April
12.1°C
10
May
13.5°C
10
June
17.2°C
22.5
July
22°C
10.7
August
23.2°C
13.2
September
21.1°C
3.4
October
15.7°C
5.3
November
9.1°C
5.6
December
1.3°C
0.6
Aso weather for the next seven days
4/7
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
11.9°C/4.7°C
4/8
Wednesday
Sunny
13.2°C/3.5°C
4/9
Thursday
Moderate rain
10.2°C/6.7°C
4/10
Friday
Heavy rain
15.9°C/10.7°C
4/11
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
17.6°C/9.4°C
4/12
Sunday
Moderate rain
13°C/9.8°C
4/13
Monday
Moderate rain
13.8°C/10.3°C
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