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Around Aso Tour – Mount Aso and more!

Around Aso Tour - Mount Aso & more !

Around Aso tour - a day trip around the world's biggest inhabited caldera

A fantastic day trip that takes you to the top of Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest volcano and to the top sights in the Aso caldera plus a few of its lesser known secrets
From the beautiful and remote Minami Aso area to breathtaking views from the northern caldera rim and up to the heights of Mount Aso, where you have the chance to peer right into the heart of the living, breathing Nakadake volcano.
Kumamoto top sights Mount Aso volcano view, mount aso tour
Aso volcano viewpoint
Around Aso tour Komezuka Mt Aso
Komezuka Volcano
Kumamoto famous sightseeing spot Kamishikimi shrine in summer green stone lanterns and torii gate
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu shrine
Volcano and dramatic sky Aso, amazing view Around Aso tour - Kusasenri view
Kusasenri plateau
enjoy a scenic trip around the top sights of the Aso caldera

Around Aso & More Tour information

Would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone that is considering paying a visit to Kumamoto. Not even kidding! When I got back to work after my trip, I was essentially crowing to everyone about the volcano, horses, and waterfalls. Most memorable trip ever!
Grace Chan Dec 2019 (Trip Advisor review)
Kumamoto guide top sights - Mount Aso at dawn with sea of cloud Explore Kumamoto Around Aso tour
See the 'sleeping buddha' from Daikanbo

Around Aso tour - How to book

If the date is blank it can be booked for any tour of your choice. Just fill in the contact form with your request.

If there is already an Aso tour running for the date you want, check the number of places available and then contact us to make a booking.

If the date you want is unavailable, it may be possible to put you in touch with a freelance English speaking guide, contact us with your details to find out more.

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21Takachiho & Aso Tour all day
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26One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day
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Why take a tour?

The Aso sights are difficult to visit by public transport. Taking a day trip around the region allows you to maximize your time and visit all the main sights and some of its best kept secrets in comfort and at your own pace. 

You’ll also get to learn a whole lot about the fascinating volcanic history, myths & culture of the area on the way.

Other tours that include Mount Aso in the itinerary

Kyushu trip boating on Takachiho Gorge takachiho tour

Takachiho & Mt Aso Tour

Take a scenic drive through the southern side of the Aso caldera to the fantastic Takachiho Gorge. Spend the morning there then after lunch head to the top of Mount Aso to visit the active volcano.

beautiful hotspring village Kurokawa onsen river view sunny day

Kurokawa Onsen & Mt Aso Tour

Visit Aso's famous Daikanbo view and then on to Kurokawa Onsen; Kyushu's famous hot spring village, then Mt Aso to visit the active volcano.

Explore Kumamoto Kikuchi Gorge waterfalls - Kikuchi gorge tour

Mt Aso & Kikuchi Gorge Tour

A relaxing walk through Kikuchi Gorge. Stop off at Daikanbo view. Enjoy lunch near the Aso shrine area then Mt. Aso to visit the active volcano.

Aiming for Responsible & Sustainable Tourism

We will invest and promote the local communities we visit and the nature we cherish

We will offset the carbon emissions from each tour with Gold Standard carbon credits 

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