Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen and Aso Shrine Tour from Fukuoka
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10 hours (approx.)
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional tour guide
- Driver
- Pickup and drop-off at designated point
- Admission of Aso Volcano
- Parking fees
- Lunch
- Admission to optional activities (e.g., Aso Volcano Museum, horse riding experience)
- Onsen admission at Kurokawa Onsen
Overview
Day trip from Fukuoka visiting Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Aso Shrine. Includes a scenic drive through the countryside and scheduled free time at each stop.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Highlights
- Visit Mount Aso Nakadake crater (access subject to volcanic activity restrictions)
- Free time at Kusasenri Grassland (lunch not included)
- Optional Aso Volcano Museum (admission not included)
- Visit Aso Shrine (approx. 30–40 mins; designated Important Cultural Property)
- Free time in Kurokawa Onsen area (onsen admission not included; some facilities may restrict entry for tattoos)
- Optional horseback riding at Kusasenri (at own expense)
Full description
08:00 Departure from Fukuoka. 10:40 Kumamoto: Mount Aso – Nakadake Crater (approx. 15–20 mins free time; access may be restricted depending on volcanic activity). Kusasenri Grassland (approx. 60 mins free time and lunch break; lunch not included) at the foot of Mount Eboshi, with open grassland and a central pond. Optional: Aso Volcano Museum (admission not included). Optional: Horse riding across the grassland (at own expense). 12:50 Kumamoto: Aso Shrine (approx. 30–40 mins free time); the shrine site is recorded as an Important Cultural Property. 14:10 Kumamoto: Kurokawa Onsen (approx. 90 mins free time; onsen admission not included); the springs are described as mineral-rich and have been used for centuries. Some bathhouses may restrict entry for people with tattoos. 15:40 Begin return journey to Fukuoka. 18:00 Approximate arrival in Fukuoka (return time may vary due to weather, traffic, or other factors).
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users
Important Information
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- The visit to Mount Aso-Nakadake Crater is subject to volcanic activity and may be restricted for safety reasons.
- Bring cash for personal expenses, as some places may not accept credit cards.
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing.
- You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver’s contact information.
- Please avoid scheduling other activities immediately after the tour, as return times may vary.
- This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries. The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.
- If you have tattoos, you may not be allowed to enter Japanese hot springs (onsen).
- Please note: Bad weather, traffic conditions, or crowding during Japanese holidays and peak seasons may cause delays in return time. As a result, some attractions may be shortened, rescheduled, or canceled. We recommend not scheduling other activities or transportation after the tour.
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On average, this is booked 13 days in advance.