Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Kurokawa Onsen Day Tour from Fukuoka

Excursions & day trips

Fukuoka, Japan

Free Cancellation

Language: English , Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 11 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

Visit the serene Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine, a famous movie filming site

Marvel at the majestic Aso Volcano, a symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture

Discover Kusasenri, a vast grassy plain with views of Nakadake Peak

Enjoy the peaceful scenery of horses grazing by a pond in Aso Geopark

Relax in an open-air bath at the traditional Kurokawa Onsen

What to expect

Embark on a journey from Fukuoka, travelling for a couple of hours to reach the Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine. This serene location is renowned as the filming site for the movie 'Into the Forest of Fireflies Light'. From there, your journey continues northeast to Aso Volcano, situated in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island. This composite volcano, complete with a large caldera, stands as a symbol of Kumamoto and is a sight to behold.Your adventure doesn’t stop there. Next, you'll discover Kusasenri, a vast grassy plain that offers spectacular views of the volcanically active Nakadake Peak. Amidst this scenic landscape, you'll find a large pond where horses graze peacefully, adding to the charm of this popular feature of the Aso Geopark.When Aso Volcano issues a no-entry notice, the Aso "Thousand-mile" Grassland stop will be changed to 90 minutes. Wether we can get close to the Aso Volcano crater not depends on the weather, but the concentration of gases emitted from the crater of a volcano. Please click the link to get the notice on offical website.(https://www.aso-volcano.jp/eng/index.html)To conclude your journey, indulge in the relaxing experience of an open-air bath at Kurokawa Onsen. This traditional Japanese-style hot tub will provide the ultimate relaxation after your day of exploration.

What's included

Roundtrip transportation

Driver

Parking

Toll charge

What's not included

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

What to remember

Not allowed:

Participants under the age of 3 and over the age of 70 years

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Each customer can bring one free 24-inch suitcase. Additional or oversized luggage will incur a fee of ¥2,000 per item (to be paid in cash on-site)

Your ticket doesn't include any food or drinks. They will be at your own expense

Know in advance:

This tour runs bilingual (English and Chinese)

Access to the Aso volcano crater depends on the site conditions on the day of the tour. Please note that the tour guide may adjust the order of the itinerary or shorten the stay time at certain attractions depending on the actual situation of the day

The itinerary is for reference only, and the specific itinerary will be fine-tuned according to the weather and traffic issues of the day. If the quality of the photos is poor due to weather and other reasons, the company is not responsible

Late arrivals or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund

Remember to bring:

If you're planning to enter the hot springs, please bring a change of clothes

Provider

JRTGroup

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

LAWSON Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Store, 2 Chome-2-2 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, Japan

Meeting point:

Meet your group at Hakata Station Chikushi exit Lawson. Your guide will be holding a flag. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. On the night before your trip, the local operator will send detailed tour guide and vehicle information via WhatsApp. Please make sure to check it in time and reply to confirm the information is correct.