Takachiho & Aso tour offers a half of Takachiho and a half of Aso in a day. Takachiho in the morning and Aso in the afternoon when the weather is fine. Below is the set itinerary but of course you can customise the tour with your favourite spots as you like.
Highlights
Kunimi ga Oka observatory
Takachiho Gorge
Mt Aso south lookout
Lunch
You have the following lunch options on this tour. Nagashi Soumen at Takachiho Gorge, Beef Bowl or Japanese BBQ with local beef of Mt Aso, in Aso.
Nagashi Soumen (流しそうめん)
= Cold wheat noodles thrown through
Akaushi don
= Beef bowl (rice bowl topped with sliced Aso’s local beef)
Takamori Dengaku no Sato (高森田楽の里)
Mt Aso’s Crater
*Viewing zone of Mt Aso’s crater has been open since 9 Nov 2022. But please note that this is an active voclano, that depends on its activity and weather to go up to see.
Kusasenri
Komedzuka
Itinerary & Price
Itinerary
Pickup at HOTEL / JR Station in Kumamoto city
Travel to Takachiho (2hr ride)
Kunimi ga Oka -Short hike & View
Takachiho Gorge – Short hike & Rowboat (option)
Lunch time
Travel to Aso (40 min ride)
Mt Aso south observatory
Mt Aso’s crater (depends on weather and volcanic activity)
Kusasenri
Komedzuka
Drop-off at Higo Ozu station
↑ Click the spots to see images
Price
Basic Charge: 34,000 yen (shared between number of people)
Guide Fee : 6,000 yen per adult
4 yo – 15 yo : 50% off
under 3 yo : free of charge
1,000 yen DISCOUNT pp if the group(s) gets more than 3 participants
Capacity: 7 participants (in my mini van unless you have large luggage)
renting a 9-passenger van : plus 25,000 yen per day
renting a 13-passenger van : plus 28,000 yen per day
Aso Tour Includes:
Tour Customisation / Transport / Photographs