Mt.Aso's  caldera is one of the world's largest calderas, which stretches 18km east-west, 25km north-south. There are five mountains, Mt.Nekodake, Mt…

Kusasenri is a vast grassy plain which offers great views of the volcanically active Nakadake Peak. Kusasenri also features a large pond and horses c…

Kurokawa Onsen, at an elevation of 700meters, is renowned as one of the most popular hot spring spots in Japan. Each Onsen Ryokan(inns) has different…

This is only 5 minutes from Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art by car. A coalition of willing locals have been preserving with every minimal amount of hum…

Daikanbo is in the northeast of the Uchinomaki Onsen area and is on the edge of the outer rim of the Aso caldera. Daikanbo offers the best 360-degre…

A 5-km long motorway along the coastal line of Shiranuikai Sea with trees of cherry blossoms. There are also cherry blossom watching cruises in the p…

This facility was developed through a public-private partnership involving the national government, Kumamoto Prefecture, and Royal Caribbean as a hub…

This mystical shrine has been hot topic on social media as “the entrance to another world”. 97 stone lanterns line up along the approach leading to …

Kumamon Square is the base of operations for Kumamon, the official Sales and Happiness Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture. This spot features a 360-degre…

Kumamoto Castle is known for being one of the three great castles in Japan. Also known as Ginkgo Castle, the castle was built by Kato Kiyomasa in 160…

Aso Shrine is said to have a history of around 2500 years. When you go through Miyaji in Ichinomiya Town of Aso City, a large tower gate will leap ou…

Located in a section of Aso Kusasenri Parking, Aso Volcano Museum is an ”amusement space” for learning and observing all about the world’s largest ca…

A scenic drive over the mountain with splendid sceneries with cherry blossoms. And, let’s indulge in the charming spring views with the panoramic vie…

Sakuranobaba Johsaien is a facility for tourism and cultural exchange.  It consists of “The Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience” and “The Saku…

Aso Farm Land is a leisure park located in the Aso-Kuju National Park. The facilities are designed to provide visitors with a place to get away and t…

Ariake Sea is famous for its biggest tidal range in Japan. You can see this road only when the tide is low. This road is used to cultivate Nori seawe…

Komezuka is a volcanic cone in Aso and is about 50 meters in height. A green grass field covers the surrounding area and the surface of it. It’s quit…

Kumamoto’s own, Japan’s Number One flight of Stone Steps, all in 3,333 steps - all made of exquisite stones from ten different locations and granite …

Yachiyoza is a historical play house, designated as national important property, built in 1910. The roof truss adopted Western style in the upper par…

The Torokko is a popular tourist train that takes a leisurely journey from Takamori Station to Tateno Station, covering 17.7 kilometers in just under…