Kumamoto
Kumamoto is located along the west coast of Kyushu, Mount Aso is famous for its one of the world's largest calderas, Theare are also hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa Onsen. During your journey in this area, you can experience many activities that complement the natural wonders and also some fascinatingly delicious local foods such as horse meat, Kumamoto Ramen, Ikinari Dango and so on.
Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso
Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso introduces you to the deep charms of Mount Aso. We’re located alongside Michi-no-Eki Aso and this area offers many activities that complement the natural wonders such as hot air ballooning, canoeing, and horse riding. The many local delicacies begin with Aka-ushi, which has been reared on the region’s quality grass, and famed horse sashimi.
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Michinoeki Aso
A great place to stop for a rest during road trips. This roadside station is perfectly situated, with the Five Peaks of Aso standing in front of it. It offers a wide variety of local delicacies, such as freshly picked vegetables and fruits, fresh meat, dairy products, and processed foods. Other popular items include its homemade bento and sweets. Also equipped with a 77.76 m2 resting room, the roadside station is busy with tourists every day.
Visit Website1440-1 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Aso Nakadake Crater 1
One of the largest somma volcanoes in the world. The huge crater allows you to see the dynamic landscape at a close distance, such as white volcanic smoke blowing out of the surface. Please note that entry to the crater may be restricted due to weather conditions.
Visit WebsiteKurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Kusasenrigahama
Kusasenri is perfectly situated, offering a commanding view of the volcanically active Mt. Naka. You can also enjoy seeing a large pond as well as grazing horses freely roaming around the area. It is one of Aso's major tourist spots.
Visit WebsiteKusasenrigahama, Aso, Kumamoto 869-1505
Aso Shrine
Aso Shrine is said to have been established in 282 BC, and thus has a history of about 2,300 years. It is the head shrine of the approximately 500 Aso Shrines that exist nationwide.
Visit Website3083-1 Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2612
Aso Cuddly Dominion
Has 800 animals of 100 species. You can see a variety of animals up close, including about 200 bears of 7 species from around the world. Also, you can enjoy having a bear cub on your lap as well as hugging and playing with it.
Visit Website2163 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Aso Farm Land
A park that opened in Aso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture in 1995. Known as a "health theme park," the park boasts facilities each revolving around a different theme from among the six themes of Healing, Staying, Exercise, Growing, Eating, and Shopping.
Visit Website5579-3 Kawayo, Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1404
Daikanbo
Daikanbo is a 935.9 m high mountain in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture. As the highest peak in the north outer rim of the Aso Caldera, it offers a commanding view of the caldera and its inner slopes, the Five Peaks of Aso which form the central cone, and the Kuju Mountain Range.
Visit WebsiteYamada, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2313
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
A mystical shrine that has garnered attention on social media as an "entrance to another world." The approach to the shrine is flanked by 97 stone lanterns, and a fantastic sight can be seen when the sunlight crawls across the green world of moss. Once you get through the main hall, you will approach Ugeto-iwa, a huge legend-rich rock with a 10 m-diameter hole in it. It is said that this shrine brings you blessings of victory and success in entrance examinations.
Visit Website2619 Kamishikimi, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1601
Minamiaso Railway
Due to passionate local support, the former Japan National Railways Takamori Line was reorganized into the third-sector company Minami Aso Railways (nicknamed "Nantetsu") in 1985. Locals use the public transport service for commuting and visiting the hospital. Since the railway line offers great scenery, the company has also been focusing on tourism. The sightseeing tram Yusuge has been running ever since the company's inception.
Visit Website1537-2 Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1602
Yamabuki Spring
Yamabuki Suigen has been chosen as one of the 100 best waters in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a quiet headspring surrounded by primeval forest that produces 30 tons of water every minute. You can enjoy a relaxing and healing time seeing the beautiful green trees reflected on the clear water surface as well as hearing birds sing and the wind whistle by.
Visit WebsiteUbuyama, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2705
Chirorin Village candy store
During daytime open hours, this retro candy store sells candy and snacks, toys, and sundries. At night, the only available service is Showa Kan's all-you-can-eat candy and snack course (90 mins.; comes with two drinks).
Visit Website253 Uchinomaki, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2301
Sorafune-no-Sanbashi
Ancient legend says that Aso Valley in the somma was once a large lake, and that Mt. Tago was called a "harbor." This is why this spot was named sanbashi or "wharf."
Visit WebsiteMikubo, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2302
Nishiyunouraenchi Observatory
A fantastic scenic spot situated along the Milk Road, one of Kumamoto's major scenic roads.
Visit Website1452 Nishiyunoura, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2304
Aso Milk Factory
ASO MILK FACTORY is a store directly run by Abe Farm. It produces ASO MILK, which has earned the highest three-star rating from the International Taste Institute. Its extensive grounds include a café, shop, confectionary workshop, cheese workshop, restaurant, and rose garden.
Visit Website781 Ozato, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2307
Shirakawa Spring
Shirakawa Suigen is the source of the class A river Shirakawa that runs through Kumamoto City, and has been chosen as one of Japan's best waters by the Ministry of the Environment. The wheelchair-friendly shop and restrooms make the spot more accessible.
Visit Website2040 Shirakawa, Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1502
Aso Nature Land
Aso Nature Land provides professional services related to all kinds of outdoor activities in Aso's nature. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities that take advantage of Aso's sky, land, rivers, and other natural settings. These range from challenging activities such as paragliding, hot air balloon riding, mountain biking, and walking to more lighter ones.
Visit Website1092ｰ1 Uchinomaki, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2301
Kosugi Resort
A single day is not enough to fully enjoy what Kosugi Resort has to offer in its grounds that cover a vast area of 981,855 m2. Visitors can stay in three types of accommodation facilities including a glamping area, as well as enjoying hot spring bathing, barbecuing, golf, and horse riding.
Visit Website2052 Otohime, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2226
Ubuyama Place
Ubuyama Ranch is a sightseeing ranch with a great view of Mt. Aso, Mt. Sobo, and the Kuju Mountain Range. It offers facilities suitable for visitors of all ages, including a petting zoo, adventure playground, and park golf course. The ranch's original soft serve sold at the store is hugely popular.
Visit Website2100-3 Yamaga, Ubuyama, Aso District, Kumamoto
Fairy Tale Zoo
You can feed and play with flamingoes, capybaras, Patagonian maras, and other animals that live a relaxed life in the petting zoo.
Visit Website2408-1 Shikimi, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1603
Imakin Shokudo
A dining house with a 100-plus-year history. It is famous for its Japanese Brown beef bowl, which customers queue up for every day. It also serves beefburgers and udon noodles.
Visit Website290 Uchinomaki, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2301
Nakata
The restaurant has no signboard, making it difficult to find at first glance. It serves a variety of popular set meals, including grilled horse meat, fried chicken with vinegar and tartar sauce, grilled meat, and ginger fried pork. For dinner, you can order food and alcoholic drinks a la carte.
Visit Website1351 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Goto-Ya
Popular dishes are its Japanese Brown beef bowl, Aso leaf mustard Japanese Brown beef bowl, and Japanese Brown beef dumpling soup. The secret to the popularity is beef miso, made with a rare kind of miso, and dashi soy sauce. The head store is located near Aso Shrine.
Visit Website14-3 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Coffee Plaza East
It serves a wide variety of dishes, ranging from dishes prepared with Japanese Brown beef and leaf mustard, delicacies of Aso, to Western food and desserts.
Visit Website1561 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Kojirobuchi
You can enjoy Aso-raised Japanese Black beef, chicken, spare rib, and other kinds of meat charcoal grilled in a traditional Japanese hearth. It also serves exquisite kamameshi made with specially selected rice. *Please make a reservation for dinner.
Visit Website1303-2 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Hyoukichi
Serves a wide variety of food, ranging from specialties such as horse sashimi and chicken wings to popular izakaya dishes.
Visit Website1600-5 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Gyan
Open from 8:00 in the morning. Popular dishes include its tonkotsu ramen, seafood tonkotsu dipping noodles, and spicy noodles.
Visit Website1539-2-B Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Bochutei
A restaurant situated in the JR Aso Station building. It serves set meals and noodles, among various other dishes.
Visit Website1440 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Sanzoku Tabiji
You can enjoy leaf mustard rice, which is a local specialty of Aso, as well as dumpling soup, which is a local specialty of Kumamoto. Other popular choices are rice dishes made with an original blend of three types of rice, and innards stew.
Website2127 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Umekura
You can enjoy lava plate grilled Japanese Brown beef as well as traditional Japanese course meals and local cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in a nature-rich setting.
Website3-1 Tonomoto Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
Aso Marufuku
A restaurant run by a butcher's shop. Popular choices include their deep-fried chicken set meal, curry, and noodle dishes. The butcher's shop next door offers take-out deep-fried chicken.
Visit Website4377-1 Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2612
Nagomi
Popular choices include its lava plate grilled Japanese Brown beef, which is a local specialty of Aso, Kumamoto cuisine, tantan noodles, and chicken tempura set meal.
*Please make a reservation for dinner.
4540-6 Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2612
Yokayoka Tei Akaushi-kan
You can enjoy a wide variety of food, including its specialty Japanese Brown beef bowl, grilled meat, and local Higo cuisine.
Visit Website2395-1 Ichinomiyamachi Miyaji, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2612