About
Gaze into an active volcano and explore vast volcanic grasslands with grazing horses.
Why go
- Some of the biggest WOW scenery we’ve found in Japan
- Volcanic grasslands, grazing horses, and endless green
- Drive through dramatic volcanic landscapes and grasslands
Must try
- Look inside an active volcanic crater
- Visit Mount Aso for views, horses, and volcano smoke
- Komezuka mountain peak which turns bright green in spring
- ASO BOY! train journey
- Eat red beef raised in the Aso countryside
Pro tips
- Drive through Aso
- Take the ASO BOY! train from Kumamoto to Aso
- Accessible by Shinkansen from Hakata
Good to know
- Seats in car one and four fill up quickly so you better book early
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