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Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture

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#3 of 43 in Nature in Kumamoto Prefecture

#Volcano, #Nature / Park, #Must See

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The largest volcano in Japan and one of the largest in the world, Mt. Aso holds a ferocious reputation, its natural power a major influence on the surrounding landscape. The volcano's peak reaches a height of 1,592 m (5,223 ft), its ancient caldera about 25 km (15.5 mi) in diameter, with a 100 m (328 ft) circumference. It is important to note that the volcano's crater and surrounding area are often closed off due to activity, so check its status before planning to visit. An aerial lift provides a bird's-eye view of the dramatic landscape, while a parking lot only a minute's walk away caters to the less-able-bodied. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Minamiaso-mura holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Mt. Aso and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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By IMUSAK On March 16, 2018

３月１４日にいったのですが、野焼きの時期でした。レンタカーを熊本駅でかりて、約1.5時間はしりました。青々としだしてから　また訪れてみたいです。 more »

With 3/14, but I was burning. Rent a car in Kumamoto station, and ran for about 1.5 hours. From the marketplace and also visit.

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By tree58s On March 12, 2018

아소산 분화구 볼 생각은 하지 않았고 날씨도 맑지않아 구사센리 정도 볼 생각으로 등산버스 타고 올라갔어요. 3/9일이었는데 아소산에 눈이 우리를 기다려주었어요. 눈 볼 기회 많지않은 곳에서 간터라 나무에 길에 산에 내려있는 하얀눈의 아소산, 횡재였어요. more »

Mt. ASO crater did not clear the weather do not speak as I think about climbing aboard the bus to see the degree of senri went up. 3/9, Mt. ASO in the snow we had to wait for weeks. Snow ball chance in there-not a lot on the way to the mountain, down to the wood of the white snow, it was a windfall.

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By bono2shimaco80ty On January 26, 2018

車で熊本側から湯布院に向けて走りました。途中、通行止めの箇所があり、菊池を経由しましたが、とても壮大な景色でした。 more »

By car from Kumamoto ran toward the yufuin. Along the way, and closed areas was through the Kikuchi, but was very spectacular.

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