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Aso Cuddly Dominion

4.0

185 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Kurokawa 2163

Located on a sprawling plot of land at the foot of Mt. Aso, this zoo boasts nearly 500 specimens from approximately 100 species, including about 200 bears. It is famous for the chimpanzee Pan-kun, his daughter Purin-chan, and the dog James (currently James II), all of whom have appeared on television programs. It offers visitors many opportunities to get close and personal with the animals, including an exhibit where they can experience feeding the bears as well as a dog and cat petting facility.

Overcrowding and unnatural forced interactions for the animals. It’s all under the guise of being cute, and one probably wouldn’t recognize the problems unless familiar with signs of distress in...
ASO VOLCANO MUSEUM

3.5

144 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Akamizu 1930-1

This three-story museum in Aso City is dedicated to Mt. Aso, an active volcano. The second floor's permanent exhibit features panel displays of the area's geology and the current conditions of the volcano. The third floor has video facilities showcasing Aso's natural environment and the area's folk culture. The museum lets visitors view the craters in real time, helpful when access is restricted due to bad weather or volcanic activity. Head to the first floor for the gift shop and a restaurant serving light fare.

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Takamorimachi Yusui Tunnel Park

4.0

108 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asoguntakamorimachi Takamori 1034-2

Walk 10 minutes south from Takamori Station. After construction work to connect the Takamori Line and Takachiho Line of the former national railway was stopped, 550 meters of the tunnel entrance were given over to become a park. There is a walking path set up inside the tunnel, which features all manner of attractions including the “Water Pearl” fountain where one can watch the wonderful movement of water droplets, and projection mapping. Seasonal events include the summer “Star Festival” and winter “Christmas Fantasy.”

高森湧水トンネル公園（たかもりゆうすいとんねるこうえん）は、熊本県阿蘇郡高森町高森（くまもとけんあそぐんたかもりまちたかもり）にある公園だ。1975年、旧国鉄の高森線と高千穂線を結ぶ工事中に、採掘中のトンネルから出水。敷設計画が中止となったため、そのまま公園として整備されている。高森湧水トンネル公園熊本県阿蘇郡高森町高森１０５７−１４ 0967-62-3331 2022年4月12日、この日は...
Kokuzo Shrine

4.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Ichinomiyamachiteno 2110

"This Shinto shrine is one of the oldest in Kumamoto Prefecture. One of the 12 shrines of Aso, this shrine is dedicated to Hayamikatama-no-Mikoto and three other gods. The shrine is a famous for being a mystical ""power spot"" destination said to improve one's economic fortunes. Legend has it that the grove of cedars encompassing the grounds were personally planted by Hayamikatama-no-Mikoto and, although they were damaged by a major typhoon in 1991, trees more than 2,000 years old still stand straight and proud here. The shrine history-rich events throughout the year, including a field festival to pray for large harvests, a spring festival, traditional ritual to banish a sleep-inducing demon, and a rice harvesting festival."

癒しとパワーを感じる神社です。特に何があるとかではなく、マイナスイオンを感じてなんとなく居心地の良さのある神社です。
Yoh Shomei Art Museum

4.5

33 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiasomura Kawayou 5988-20

"An art museum which displays around 40 original drawings and other works of art by picture book creator Shomei Yoh. Situated on a lush, green hill, the museum has a walking course on the hill's vast grass-covered plain called ""Picture Book Lane."" Inside, visitors are greeted by Jake, a dog appearing in Yoh's books; as well as Blue Bee, the blue bee who brings happiness. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a wonderful tea time in the museum's cafe. The museum also holds original drawing exhibitions. The museum's shop sells a variety of items perfect for gifts and souvenirs, including stuffed animals, picture books, framed pictures, and prints."

ちょうど行ったときブルービーが来ていました。小さくて動きがあるので素人にはいい写真は難しかった。でもこんな蜂がいるなんて知らなかったしとてもきれい。
Monkey Showman Theater

4.0

25 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Shimono 793

"The world's only theater dedicated to ""saru mawashi,"" a type of monkey show with a long history in Japan. The theater can accommodate 600 people and holds funny and heartwarming shows 365 days a year. Performances include handstands, walking on stilts, and even bicycle riding. The cuteness of the monkeys bring smiles to the faces of the audience and draws viewers into the performance before they know it. The theater is situated in a naturally beautiful area at the foot of Mt. Aso and inside visitors can enjoy the light banter between the monkeys and their trainers. Another great thing about the theater is that it offers subtitled translations in three languages and the theater fully incorporates universal design principles. The large theater grounds also encompass a monkey zoo where visitors can interact with monkeys, a shop selling original merchandise, and a self-service diner."

ホテルのプランで入場券が付いていたので、行ってみました。日曜でしたがそれほど観客は多くなく、一番前の席で見ました。猿が可愛くて、子どもも喜んで見ていました。すごくちゃんと芸を仕込まれていて、思った以上にクオリティが高かったです。
Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art

4.0

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asogunogunimachi Kurobuchi 2877

This art museum is located in the Kurobuchi area of Oguni Town, Aso County. It houses and exhibits works by the Oguni-machi-born abstract artist Zenzo Sakamoto. The exhibition facility consisting of a relocated kominka (old house) is the only one with tatami mats covering the entire interior in Japan, and you can enjoy watching works while sitting on tatami. There are also adjoining facilities such as a museum shop, break room and rental space.

「全館畳敷きの美術館」と前に書いてあり、その通りの中は畳敷です。大きい民家の中が美術館で展示されているのは抽象芸術作品でした。日本民家なので湿度の対策が大変なのではなどと考えましたが、内部は現代建築になっているのかもしれません。入って左側が常設展時になっていました。鍋ヶ滝に行く途中の道で道路の反対側に駐車場があります。
Kumamoto Prefecture Outdoor Theater ASPECTA

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Hisaishi 4411-9

A vast outdoor theater which can accommodate up to 50 thousand spectators. Situated in a naturally beautiful area, a panoramic view of southern Aso sprawls beyond the stage. The site is open to the public excluding when music festivals and other fee-charging events and both children and adults can enjoy a fun-filled day here. There's an adjoining studio which can also be used by the general public, a perfect place for band practices. In addition to outdoor concerts, the site offers a fully array of services and can accommodate barbecuing, camping, and outdoor weddings.

桜がキレイだと聞いて行きました。いろんな種類の桜があって、この時期ぎゅうぎゅうに楽しめそうです。近くに住んでたら通うのに！
Hanaasobi

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Ozato 781

A multipurpose tourist facility home to Rose Garden Aso, a rose garden boasting some 400 varieties of roses and 4,500 individual rose bushes which blossom in the spring and fall. There is also a strawberry garden and a restaurant serving Japanese Brown beef. The scheduled opening of the rose garden is from the end of April. As portions of National Route 57 are unusable due to the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, visitors traveling by car are encouraged to take Kumamoto Prefectural Road 339 from Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun and get on National Route 57 from Akamizu in Aso City. A 10-minute walk from JR Aso Station.

If you are on the way from Beppu to Kumamoto or simply visiting Aso, here is where you can relax and have a nice lunch. The cafe set up is great. Can go with a cheese taster. There is a rose garden...
Fruit Country Couples

5.0

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Aso-shi Nishimachi 1003-3

A tourist farm where you can go fruit picking and take in a view of majestic Mt. Aso. In fall, the farm offers apple and grape picking and, from winter through spring, strawberry picking. Amazingly, fruit picking requires no advance reservation, is time unlimited, and all-you-can-eat. The farm makes use of organic cultivation techniques and grows its apples without pesticides, and its safe, healthy fruits are one of the reasons behind its popularity. The farm's cafe serves homemade apple pie, specially made jams, and soft serve ice cream with strawberries in it, making it an irresistible stop for sweets-lovers.

アップルパイはとても美味しい！いつもお土産にテイクアウトして帰ります。阿蘇に来たら必ず立ち寄る場所の一つです。
Aso Uchimaki Family Park Asobiva

4.5

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Uchinomaki 261-1

This park and playground is in Aso City. Kids love their large, diverse playscape modeled after the five peaks of Mt. Aso, Komezuka (a volcanic cone which is about 80 meters in height), and Uchinomaki Castle. There's also a lawn area and smaller playground equipment for little children. Kids will have a great time playing in this large green park.

2歳と6歳の子どもを連れて市内から一時間かけて行きました。休日だったので沢山の子供達で賑わっていていい雰囲気です。時間制限がありますが夕方５時まで沢山楽しめました。
Aso-Kujū National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kikuchi, Kumamoto prefecture, Aso city, Beppu city, Oita prefecture, Yufu city, others

This national park consists of Mt. Aso, the world’s largest caldera, and the volcanic cluster including Kuju Mounatin Range, etc. There are many famous mountains within the park including the five peaks of Mt. Aso (the highest one is Mr. Takadake), and many people, especially climbers, visit the park. Mt. Tsurumi and Mt. Yufudake, located in the north, are known as scenic landmarks, especially during autumn when the mountain foliage turns deep red, orange and yellow dyed and is worth seeing. There are visitor centers in two places, South Aso and Chojabaru, exhibiting materials related to nature and culture. They also hold events and provide multilingual pamphlets.
Farm Village Ubuyama

5.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Aso-gun Ubuyamamura Ori 585

大型ロッジパンプキンに泊まりました。この大型ロッジは素晴らしい設備が完備されてます。雨の日でも大丈夫なBBQ場所が併設されており、キッチンには食器、スプーン等（箸はないので割り箸必須）鍋、まな板、包丁一通り揃っています。ビールサーバーもあり、樽（キリン？確認要）さえ持って行けば生ビール飲めます。お風呂も男湯女湯別れており一度に2〜3人入れる充分な広さです。おすすめのロッジです。
Aso Farm Land/Aso Genki no Mori

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Kawayo 5579-3

"This theme parks sits in the middle of grand nature of Minamiaso Village, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture, and is built on the concept of a healthy mind and healthy body. The grounds include a variety of facilities divided into themes of Exercise, Meals, Healing, Stay, Experience, and Shopping. There is the ""Genki no Mori"" for having fun while improving your health, ""Fureai Dobutsu Okoku"", where you can interact with animals, a healthy buffet restaurant thoroughly supervised by a dietician, and a souvenir shop, so everyone from kids to adults can enjoy a day here."
Gondo charolais

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiogunimachi Manganji 6338
Tsuetate Onsen P Hall

4.0

1 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kumamoto Aso-gun Ogunimachi Tsuetate 4190

"This community center stands at the foot of the Tsuetate Bridge. The facility's name is derived from its distinctive exterior, which resembles the letter ""P."" The facility has large windows which let in plenty of light, making it an open and airy space, and inside are sold cute, handmade accessories, knickknacks, and original merchandise. Various drinks and desserts are sold in the second floor cafe space. The Mukashi Pudding has a lightly sweet flavor and is particularly popular; on busy days, the cafe will sell 100 or more servings. Feel free to stop by while waiting for a bus or before you can check in to your hotel."

黒川温泉の北側に杖立温泉がある。鯉のぼりを川に吊るすイベントの時期でもないし、平日でもあるので静かな温泉街を味わえた。川沿いの元湯を楽しんだあと、ひと息つこうとお店を探す。ここ杖立温泉では杖立プリンを売り出しているが、プリンを食べれるお店がなかなか見当たらない。住人に聞くとこの店をすすめられた。鉄筋コンクリート打ちっぱなしのおしゃれな建物にある。螺旋階段を上がると、まず目に入るのが、小物...
Isshingyo Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiasomura Nakamatsu 3226-1

"This park south of Aso Shirohebi Shrine deifies an albino snake god. It's said the park's Great Isshingyo Cherry Tree was planted to mark the death of Hokinokami Korefuyu, the feudal lord of Yazaki Castle. The name of the park ""Isshingyo"" is derived from the ascetic exercises fervently performed to pray for the souls of Hokinokami Korefuyu and his vassals It's a magnificent, roughly 400-year-old hill cherry tree that's widely loved for its blossoms. The park holds the Minamiaso Cherry Blossom Garden Plant Festival from the end of March to the beginning of April when the flowers are at their peak. It's surrounded by rape fields, so you can take in the view of these flowers blooming along with the cherry blossoms. The cherry trees are illuminated at night when in full bloom. "
Menno Ishi Trekking

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Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiasomura Kain

"This trekking course is in Minamiaso Village, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture. The locals knew the Menno Ishi boulder, one of Minami Aso's premier sites, as the ""stone that looks about to fall but doesn't."" Unfortunately, it did fall as a result of 2016's Kumamoto Earthquake. The location is still considered as a power spot, imbued with sacred energy since a cat-shaped silhouette appeared in place of the fallen rock. These treks are a good chance to take in Aso's natural surroundings while listening to the commentary of your guide."
Aso Narure Land

Life / Living / Hospital

Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Uchinomaki 1092-1

Aso Nature Land, located in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers a variety of activities that allow visitors to enjoy the mountains, grassy plains, and other blessings of nature to the fullest. The sky-themed sports are especially popular. There’s even a paragliding course for beginners who want to experience what it’s like to descend to the ground from a hill. Visitors can view the sunrise from a hot air balloon 40 meters in the air—young children are allowed as well if accompanied by a guardian. There’s also horseback riding, canyoning, and a variety of other courses available.
Seiryu no Mori

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Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiogunimachi Manganji Sezu's book

This is a huge natural park of 80 hectares, and in its eight-themed forest one can enjoy activities like bird watching, forest walking and seasonal scenery appreciation. It is equipped with an observation deck offering a great view, and is a popular resting spot.

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.