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Private guided tour around Mt. Aso volcano, grassland, Aso Shrine
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5 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, French, Dutch
Overview
Starting with a visit to our historic Aso Shrine, which has a history of more than 2000 years, you can discover the Japanese way of praying. Your guide will then take you to visit the adjacent Monzenmachi, one of the oldest streets in Aso; where many stores are lined up. You'll get to try out the mineral water springs and stroll along the tree covered avenue. After our lunch, we will visit the top of Mount Aso, where you can feel the breath of the earth. It is a real treat to experience our living earth, and how locals link their religion with the surrounding nature.
What's Included
- Prayer at the shrine
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Little gift souvenir
- Any food or drinks besides the lunch time plate
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We can organise a pickup at your hotel or other place, but in general we meet at the Aso JR trains and bus station.
Start time
10:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
JR Aso train station and Aso bus terminal are our meeting and disbanding locations. Transportation to and from hotels is possible too, please contact us in case you need it.
What To Expect
On this tour, our professional guide will take you around in a private car to the must-visit spots in Aso and the famous "Akaushi" beef meal.
1. Aso Shrine
First, we will visit Aso Shrine, which enshrines the active crater of Mt. Aso.
We then have the opportunity to enter the main shrine for a Japanese prayer.
Inside the shrine, the Shinto priest will chant your wishes. Feel free to let us know if your religion or beliefs limits you to take part in the experience.
2. Delicious Akaushi beef lunch
This tour includes the local and popular Akaushi beef cutlet menu in the price, but we can also accommodate any dietary restriction and/or allergy.
After your meal, feel free to take a stroll through the Monzenmachi shopping street, check out the small shops, take a few pictures. Make sure to enjoy the power of the volcano by trying out the fresh mineral waters coming up there.
3. Mount Aso
Get a view of the active Nakadake crater emitting volcanic gasses.
Walk through the Mars-like landscape, "Furubochu", where mountaineering priests once practiced, and the beautiful Kusasenri Grassland.
Optionally, to end the tour, we may bring you to a hot spring next to JR Aso Station.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Aso Caldera Tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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