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Aso
Japan · Kumamoto
Aso is a city in northeastern Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, lying within the vast caldera of Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the country. The area is known for its sweeping grasslands, grazing horses and cattle, and views of the volcanic peaks. Visitors come for the scenery, hiking, hot springs and the historic Aso Shrine.
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Things to do in Aso
- Private guided tour: Mt. Aso volcano, grasslands, Aso Shrine · 5 h 30 min · from $182.54 · 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Private E-MTB guided cycling around Mt. Aso volcano & grasslands · 4 h · from $202.09 · 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
- Aso Caldera and Farm Experience Tour · 30 min · from $156.46 · 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Walking through the Aso Caldera, Historical Walk along the "Bungo Kaido" · 4 h · from $182.54 · 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Enjoy a walk, lunch, and tea time at the 2000 years old Teno Farm Village. · 4 h 30 min · from $117.34 · 3.7/5 (3 reviews)
- View the sunrise and sea of clouds over the Aso Caldera · 2 h · from $71.71
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+9 · 15 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Kumamoto
- Main language
- Japanese
- On the map
- 32.95° N, 131.12° E
Near Aso
- Kumamoto · 42 km away
- Beppu · 50 km away
- Kyushu · 50 km away
- Oita · 55 km away
- Fukuoka · 98 km away
- Shimonoseki · 113 km away
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