Day trip sightseeing tour to Mount Aso crater, Kusasenri, Takachiho Gorge, Ama-no- Amanoiwato Shrine, and Amanoyasukawara [departing from and returning to Kumamoto]
- Confirmed departures on October 31 and November 1, 3, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29!
- The journey is part of the experience! Enjoy the scenery between Aso and Takachiho from the comfort of your seat.
- Enjoy the classic sightseeing spots of Aso and Takachiho in a single day.
- You can join the tour from Kumamoto Station or Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.
- To assist guests from Chinese-speaking regions, a staff member fluent in both Chinese and Japanese will accompany the tour.
- [Important Notice for Participants] Due to the current closure of the Mt. Aso Park Road, crater visits are not possible, and there is no estimated date for reopening. Until the Mt. Aso Park Road is reopened, if crater visits are restricted due to volcanic gas, we will visit the Shirakawa Spring instead. (A conservation fee of JPY 100 per person for high school students and above is required to be paid on-site at Shirakawa Spring.)
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Visit the Mount Aso Nakadake Crater, which towers over one of the world's largest calderas. After witnessing the dynamic scenery of the actively steaming crater, head to Kusasenrigahama, a grassland at an altitude of 1,100m at the foot of the mountain. You can enjoy the idyllic scenery that symbolizes Aso, woven by two ponds and grazing horses. From July onwards, visit the Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, which is popular for its mystical atmosphere.
In the afternoon, head to the mystical Takachiho Gorge. Stroll through the valley, beautiful with its steep cliffs and emerald green water surface. Afterward, visit Amanoiwato Shrine, where the legend of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Omikami hiding remains, and Amanoyasukawara, a mystical cave where it is said that the eight million gods gathered, to experience the world of mythology.
[Aso Crater] The Aso caldera, with its rugged lava rock face, is one of the world's largest, measuring 18km east-west and 25km north-south. Among the five peaks of Aso (Nekodake, Takadake, Nakadake, Eboshidake, and Kishimadake) that rise in the center of the caldera, Nakadake is still actively erupting. Nakadake has a diameter of 600m and a depth of 130m. In its massive crater, which has a circumference of 4km, you can see the fierce white plumes of smoke and the dynamic scenery up close. *When volcanic activity is high, it may be impossible to approach the crater.
![[Kusasenrigahama] One of the most representative tourist spots in all of Aso. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,100m, it boasts a superb location where you can see horses grazing leisurely and the dynamic Aso Nakadake volcano spewing smoke. In summer, the greenery shines brightly, and in the depths of winter, it can be enveloped in a fantastical world of white! You can enjoy a different view in each season.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_9953/20260119015519_j91CO/jpg)
[Kusasenrigahama] One of the most representative tourist spots in all of Aso. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,100m, it boasts a superb location where you can see horses grazing leisurely and the dynamic Aso Nakadake volcano spewing smoke. In summer, the greenery shines brightly, and in the depths of winter, it can be enveloped in a fantastical world of white! You can enjoy a different view in each season.
![[Takachiho Gorge] Takachiho Gorge, with its beautiful valley scenery, is designated as a national natural monument. A well-maintained walking path makes it convenient for strolling. Rental boats are popular, allowing visitors to view Manai Falls, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, from up close.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_158287/20231211025040_ZqqbU/jpg)
[Takachiho Gorge] Takachiho Gorge, with its beautiful valley scenery, is designated as a national natural monument. A well-maintained walking path makes it convenient for strolling. Rental boats are popular, allowing visitors to view Manai Falls, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, from up close.
[Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine] This shrine gained attention after being featured in an animated film. In recent years, its mystical atmosphere, reminiscent of stepping into another world, has become a hot topic on social media, making it a popular spot that attracts many visitors from both Japan and abroad every day.
[Amanoiwato Shrine] Amanoiwato Shrine enshrines the cave known as Amanoiwato, where Amaterasu Omikami, as described in Japanese mythology, hid, and is the setting of the Amanoiwato myth.
[Amanoyasukawara] This large cave is said to be where, when Amaterasu Omikami hid in the rock cave, the heavens and earth became dark, and the eight million gods gathered on this riverbed to hold a divine council. It is also known as "Gyobogaiwaya." Previously, there was only a shrine here, and it was an object of worship, but over time, people began to pile up stones here to offer prayers. Today, the countless piled stones further enhance the mystical and fantastical atmosphere of Amanoyasukawara.
Purchase Notice
- In the event that the tour is unavoidably canceled due to natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, KASSE JAPAN will contact you by email the day before or on the day of the tour. If you do not receive a notification, the tour will proceed as scheduled.
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Kumamoto/Aso/Miyazaki
Trip duration: Day trip
Transportation used: Chartered bus
Bus company operating the service: Kyushu Sanko Bus Co., Ltd., Sanko Bus Co., Ltd., or equivalent company
Meal plan: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation used: None
Minimum number of participants: 5
Tour guides: 0
Guide: 0
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: KASSE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Address: 9th Floor, Taiyo Life Kumamoto Building, 4-3 Hanabatacho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City
Registration Number: Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-276
Affiliated travel industry association: Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA)
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KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
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Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 5 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 10 day(s) before the departure date
Admission tickets will not be included for travelers under the age of 3 and are required to be purchased on-site
This tour includes a staff member who can speak both Chinese and Japanese to assist customers from Chinese-speaking regions.
The itinerary is subject to change.
In the event that the tour is unavoidably canceled due to natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, KASSE JAPAN will contact you by email the day before or on the day of the tour. If you do not receive a notification, the tour will proceed as scheduled.
Due to traffic congestion or bad weather, the bus may arrive late. If you plan to use other means of transportation after the tour ends, please allow ample time for your connection to your next mode of transport.
Boat rides to Takachiho Gorge are not included in the price; please make your own reservations in advance. Due to traffic congestion or other unforeseen circumstances, we may arrive at the tourist site late. In the event that you are unable to use your pre-booked boat as a result, we will not provide any refunds or other compensation.
Please be mindful of the meeting time when enjoying your free time. If you do not arrive at the meeting place announced by your guide within the designated time frame, the tour will continue as is.
You may be seated with other customers. Seat selection is not possible.
Large suitcases and multiple pieces of luggage cannot be brought onto the train. Generally, each passenger is allowed only one piece of luggage.
If it is not possible to visit the crater due to the effects of volcanic gases, etc., we will make a stop at Shirakawa Spring. (An environmental conservation cooperation fee of 100 yen per person for high school students and older will be charged at Shirakawa Spring.) If it is not possible to visit the crater or Kusasenri due to snow, ice, etc., we will guide you to an alternative tourist destination (Shirakawa Spring, Takamori Spring Water Tunnel Park, etc.).
Children under 3 years old who do not require a seat can participate for free. If a seat is required, please register as a Child.
