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Mt Aso Crater and Kusasenrigahama Tour from Kumamoto Train Return

Mt Aso Crater and Kusasenrigahama Tour from Kumamoto Train Return

By Scenic Bend
Price is AU$195 per adult
Features
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Ride the iconic ASO Boy train through breathtaking volcanic landscapes. Family cars with play areas, local bento boxes, and panoramic views create immersive geological adventures.

Explore Aso's vast crater and Kurikiri grasslands. Themed trains offer interactive play zones, cultural souvenirs , and expert-led nature tours.

Panoramic windows showcase volcano vistas while onboard entertainment engages kids.

Local experienced drivers provide dependable and considerate services and have a deep understanding of local customs in Japan.

Activity location

  • Aso Volcano Museum
    • 1930-1 Akamizu
    • 869-2232, Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sakura-no-baba Josaien
    • 1-2 1
    • 860-0008, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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Mt Aso Crater and Kusasenrigahama Tour from Kumamoto Train Return
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$194.65 x 1 AdultAU$194.65

Total
Price is AU$194.65

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver-guide service fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedVehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
  • What's includedWhat's includedVehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedAso Boy train tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals not included. Lunch is about 2000 yen per person, the cost is for reference only.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAso Volcano Museum: Admission: JPY 1,100/person.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHorseback Riding:5 minutes 1,500-2,500 yen; 20 minutes 4,000-6,000 yen; 25 minutes 5,000- 8,000 yen.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Book this trip at least 5 days in advance.
  • The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your postbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
  • One day tour, not recommended to bring luggage, if you need to bring luggage, please note when registering
  • Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
  • During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
  • Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
  • This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
  • This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
  • Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
  • If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
  • The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or cancelled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
  • Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
  • Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
  • When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
  • Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
  • Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
  • This itinerary requires booking 4-5 days in advance
  • The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
  • Please prepare cash for the excluded fee and pay on site. These prices are for reference only.

Activity itinerary

Mt. Aso
  • 1h 30m
Mount Aso Mount Aso, located in the northeastern part of Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, is a famous active volcano in Japan with a cratered shape that is rarely seen in the world. It is one of the few places where you can see an active volcano up close. You can gaze into the caldera from a safe distance and see the white smoke rising from the crater, creating a breathtaking experience of nature's power and stunning beauty. Aso Sangokusenri Aso Sangokusenri is a prairie located at the northern foot of Mt. Umagatake. There is a pond formed by rainwater in the centre of the prairie, and cattle and horses graze on the prairie, providing a diverse range of scenery throughout the year. The 20,000-hectare grassland is so vast that you can enjoy a leisurely walk in the lush green grassland, watch free-ranging cows and sheep, and breathe in the fresh air of the mountains, giving you the illusion of being in a fairyland.
Aso Volcano Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Aso Volcano Museum (Admission: JPY 1,100; at your own expense). The Aso Volcano Museum, facing the Kusazenri shore, showcases the topography, geology, flora, and fauna of Aso under the theme of Aso Volcano. The museum has a wealth of fascinating information about the history of Aso Volcano. You can not only witness the formation of the Aso volcano through a giant diorama, but the museum also provides valuable information about other volcanoes in Japan and around the world. The museum also has a live broadcast of the Nakadake caldera using the latest camera system.
Aso Kusasenri Horseback Rides
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kusasenri Horseback Riding Experience (Optional: approximately 5 minutes and 1,500 yen for the A course, 20 minutes and 4,000 yen for the B course, and 25 minutes and 5,000 yen for the C course). Would you like to experience a relaxing horseback riding experience in the beautiful surroundings of Aso? With experienced staff guiding the horses, even children and novice horseback riders can ride with ease. Experience the comfortable cool breeze with the gentle horse and take a natural stroll through the lush green prairie. Kusachi Chisato is located, so you can experience the thrill of horseback riding on the lush green prairie and feel nature's handiwork , including a pillar of volcanic smoke in the distance. Activity Name: Single Horseback Riding Double Horseback Riding (The prices listed are for reference only and should not be relied upon). Plan A: About 5 minues, 1,500 -2,500 yen. Plan B: About 20 minutes, 4,000-6,000 yen. Plan C: About 25 minutes, 5,000-8,000 yen.
Aso Roadside Station (Pass by)
Aso Roadside Station (no guide). Mount Aso boasts one of the world's few large calderas and the Gaiwakuyama mountain range, which can be seen from the Aso Five Mountains. Speciality products can only be purchased here, such as seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy products, desserts, and handmade bento. A statue of Usopp from the Straw Hat Pirates is displayed in the Aso Station plaza as part of a collaboration between Kumamoto Prefecture and "King of Thieves," a popular manga written by the prefecture's manga artist, Eiichiro Oda.
JR Kumamoto Station
  • 1h
Return to Kumamoto Station on the Aso Boy sightseeing train (unguided). The interior of the Aso Boy train has a strong focus on children's experiences. There are as many as 101 mascots, "Kuro," who accompany children on their journeys at all times. Additionally, the train has many child-friendly features, such as Mascot Kuro. Kuro is the mascot of JR Kyushu, and after meeting the Aso Boys Train, he became the virtual stationmaster of the train. Kuro not only creates a child-friendly atmosphere, but also serves as a messenger of friendship, interacting with children, adults, and other IP partners. Blackie can be seen on the train, from the body, interior to souvenirs, and adds a lot of excitement to children's journeys.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAso Volcano Museum
    • 1930-1 Akamizu
    • 869-2232, Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESakura-no-baba Josaien
    • 1-2 1
    • 860-0008, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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