Shiramizu Falls 白水滝 – Taketa Shiramizu falls in Ogimachi, Taketa is a beautiful waterfall walk only a 30 minute drive from Takamori Town in Aso. It is a little known spot but definitely worth a visit. In the summer it’s a perfect place to escape the heat & even though you can’t get up really […]
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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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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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Kikuchi Gorge Kusasenri Daikanbo – Caldera view spring in Kikuchi Gorge Nakadake volcano crater lake On the crater edge moss covered branches Nakadake Volcano crater – Aso waterfall Kikuchi Gorge winter Kusasenri in autumn Akaushi cattle Nakadake inactive crater Daikanbo Komezuka in Autumn Mt Aso in winter Kikuchi Gorge Kusasenri plateau clear waters of Kikuchi
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The Manai Falls Takachiho Rowing on Takachiho gorge On the crater edge Nakadake volcano crater lake Mt Aso in winter Komezuka in Autumn Minami Aso view Nakadake Volcano crater – Aso Akaushi cattle Mountain top plateau of Mt Aso Takachiho restaurants Visit Takachiho Gorge & the Aso volcano on a private or small group tour
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The Chojabaru plateau is a lovely stopping off point on the Yamanami Highway midway between Aso and Yufuin in the midst of the Kuju mountains. Famed for the Tadawara Marsh, a Ramsar designated wetland of international importance which is situated on the north west side of the Kuju mountain range. The marshland offers views of Mt Io, an
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Grasslands in autumn Kuju Flower Park Daikanbo view Topiary spot Yume ohashi caldera edge Yume ohashi bridge – Kuju Chojabaru marsh Daikanbo – Caldera view waterfall view from bridge Kuju Flower Park Chojabaru in summer enjoy seasonal flower displays from April – November Kuju Sights & Flower Park Tour – Visit the Kuju National Park
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Aso Sankinkotai Road Walk Parts of an ancient highway dating from the end of the 16th century still remain in the Aso region, this short walk takes you from the village of Akamizu (Redwater) up to the top of the caldera wall and back down again. The route follows the path the Kumamoto lords and their huge retinues
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