Sorafune Pier- そらふねの桟橋 Uchinomaki Sorafune Pier known as Sorafune no sanbashi そらふねの桟橋 is a viewing platform on top of Mt. Tangoyama 田子山. A great photo spot with views looking out over the peaceful farmland of the caldera basin to the smoking central peak of Asozan. Tangoyama , also known as Tagoyama is the name given […]
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Yamabuki Springhead – Ubuyama The Aso area is famed for its springwaters, a wonderful side effect of the volcanic activity that has been a constant in the area for millenia. After visiting many of them I have to say, Ubuyama Village has two of the best; Ikeyama Suigen 池山水源 and Yamabuki Suigen 山吹水源. (水源 Suigen means ‘water source’
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Higotai Park ヒゴタイ公園- Ubuyama Set on a grassy plateau at the foot of the Kuju Mountains, surrounded by undulating hills formed from ancient pyroclastic flows, Higotai Park offers panoramic views of both the Kuju Mountains and Mount Aso. The park is around 900m in altitude so it’s a good place to immerse yourself in nature
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Cosmos コスモス Flower Viewing When you think of autumn in Japan the image that first comes to mind is probably bright red maple leaves not a sea of pink and white flowers. But for many Japanese the cheerful blooms of the Cosmos flower are one of the country’s most typical autumnal scenes. The Japanese love
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Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine If you only have time to visit one shrine in the Aso area, visit the one with the longest name. Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine is definitely worth the journey even if you’re not a huge fan of shrines. Situated a few kilometres from Takamori Town in Minami Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, this once little
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Mount Aso & Kikuchi Gorge Tour enjoy the great outdoors on this tour for nature lovers Mt Aso & Kikuchi Gorge Tour The Mt Aso and Kikuchi Gorge Tour is for any lover of the outdoors. Get out in the fresh air and enjoy two very different landscapes in just one day. The natural forest
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Takachiho and Aso Tour The Takachiho and Aso tour combines two of Kyushu’s top destinations. The unforgettable Takachiho Gorge and Mt Aso the name given to the breathtaking Aso caldera. Within the vast caldera lies a chain of volcanoes and Mt Nakadake; the only active volcano in Japan where you have the chance to visit the
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Kuju Sights & Flower Park Tour enjoy seasonal flower displays from April – November Kuju Sights & Flower Park Tour – Visit the Kuju National Park A relaxing and fun day out in the Kuju National Park. The Kuju mountains are home to the largest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan, Kyushu’s highest wetland, an active volcano, and
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Oshitoishi Hill 押戸石- Minami Oguni Oshitoishi has the reputation of a powerspot, a group of mysterious standing stones situated on a hill on the pyroclastic flows above the northern caldera edge of the giant Aso caldera. On top of the grassy hillside there is a mysterious line of rocks. The largest is over 10 metres high。 The
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Noyaki – the burning of the grasslands If you visit the Aso area in late February or March you might be surprised to find the lush green grasslands you saw in all the photos scorched and blackened. Don’t worry a war has not broken out it’s only the yearly Noyaki. Noyaki season Noyaki takes place from mid
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