Private guided tour: Mt. Aso volcano, grasslands, Aso Shrine
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Prayer at the shrine
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Little gift souvenir
What's not
- Any food or drinks besides the lunch time plate
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Aso Caldera Tour
- 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
How it compares in Aso
- Its from-price is 56% above the median of the 11 experiences we list in Aso.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 11.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aso
Aso is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, central Kyushu, set inside the vast Aso caldera around the active volcano of Mount Aso.
The Aso caldera is one of the largest in the world, and its floor is a broad plain of farms and villages inside high rim walls. Mount Aso's central cones are still active, and their smoke can be seen from across the caldera. Aso Shrine, an old shrine dedicated to the mountain's gods, stands in the town.
Top-ranked sights in Aso: Kusasenri, Aso Shrine (Aso-jinja), Daikanbo Lookout.
