OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Aso area

Aso Volcano Museum

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 caldera and the active volcano, Mt. Aso. The 30,000 years of its history from the formation to the current status of it is portrayed on their kinetic model.

Live images from two cameras set up at the crater are displayed on a wide screen to provide the viewers with dynamic, live experience. The ”Crater Camera Experience” features a controllable camera for various looks of the mouth of the volcano, and the 3rd floor is dedicated to the people of Aso - on its 170 degree screen is a film about the life living next to an active volcano.

Address
〒869-2225
Kusasenrigahama, Aso Town, Aso County Kumamoto Prefecture
Contact
Aso Volcano Museum
E-MAIL
info@asomuse.jp
TEL
0967-34-2111
FAX
0967-34-2115
Fees
Adults - 840yen
Children - 420yen
Adults of PWD (Person with disabilities) - 530yen
Children of PWD - 260yen
Hours
[Open] 9:00am - 5:00pm
[Closed] Open all year
Others
Available language: English
Prior reservation required for guide services.
About 50 minutes.
 

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