Private Car Tour to Mount Aso from Kumamoto

Highlights

• Visit Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater for unforgettable views of an active volcano (can be restricted)
• Walk across the vast Mount Aso caldera, one of the largest in the world
• Stroll through Kusasenrigahama, a scenic grassland with grazing horses
• Explore Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, famous for its mystical forest path
• Stop at Daikanbō Lookout for panoramic views over the caldera (if time and weather allow)

What to expect

Explore Mount Aso’s volcanic landscapes on a fully private, flexible day tour from Kumamoto — travel by car with a local guide and experience Kyushu’s most iconic natural sights at your own pace.

Mount Aso (阿蘇山, Asosan) is an active volcano in central Kyushu and the second largest in Japan after Mount Fuji.

Aso’s ancient caldera ranks among the world’s largest, measuring approximately 25 kilometers north-south and 18 kilometers east-west, with a circumference of 100-120 kilometers. In the center of the caldera stand the mountain’s active volcanic peaks, including Mount Nakadake, whose spectacular crater is accessible to tourists.

Located in Aso Kujū National Park in Kumamoto Prefecture, Mount Aso is recognized as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains.

Escape the crowds and discover one of Japan’s most powerful natural wonders on this private Mount Aso tour by car from Kumamoto.