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  • Kyukamura (Minami-Aso)
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoguntakamorimachi Takamori 3219
    This Aso Kuju National Park Resort Hotel is in Takamori Town, Aso County in the southern foothills of Mt. Aso. It offers highland camping, star gazing, tennis, and more. There's also a natural hot spring with velvety water and moisturizing properties that are good for the skin. The alkaline simple spring is said to help alleviate nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, and joint pain. It's a great place to unwind while looking out on the five peaks of Mt. Aso.
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  • Komezuka
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Nagakusa
    A 954 meter tall mountain. Although small, the mountain’s shape is quite lovely; the crater at the top is the remains of a volcanic caldera. Verdant in early summer and desolate in winter, the mountain is popular for its highly seasonal appearance.
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  • Railway torokko train “Yusuge-go”
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoguntakamorimachi Takamori South Aso railway Takamori station
    A trolley which runs between Minamiaso Railway Nakamatsu Station and Takamori Station in Kumamoto Prefecture only from March until November. The train only operates on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the vacation season. The Aso Caldera can be seen from much of the train’s route, and riders can enjoy views of gorgeous mountains and rural landscapes from the open windows of the cars. Train staff also provide a guided tour on the area during the trip. In addition to beautiful views, the ride has its thrills, including travelling along a bridge between Nakamatsu Station and Tateno Station 60 meters above a ravine.
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  • Aso Kusasenri horseback riding club
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Akamizu 1929
    At horse-riding facility Kusasenri, one can feel the magnificent nature of Aso. This facility is especially attractive because even small children can enjoy experiencing safe riding with a carefully-oriented horse. Depending on the time available, three courses are prepared.
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  • Senomoto Highland
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    Aso-gun, Kumamoto Pref.
    A highland located between the outer northern crater rim of Mt. Aso and the Kuju Mountain Range. Known for the scenic Yamanami Highway, the area also bustles with visitors come to pick edible wild plants like bracken, and, in fall, to view the gorgeous autumn foliage. There are also rest houses, lodges, campgrounds, and hot spring bathhouses in the area.
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  • Mt. Aso (Five Peaks of Mt. Aso)
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    Kumamoto Aso-shi Kurokawa
    Aso Gogaku refers to the five main peaks that make up Mt. Aso: Mt. Taka, Mt. Naka, Mt. Neko, Mt. Eboshi, and Mt. Kishima. They formed within Mt. Aso's caldera, which developed from repeated volcanic activity. Aso Daikanbo is the highest point along the crater's outer rim, a natural lookout with a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Currently only Mt. Naka is active.
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  • Tsuetate Onsen P Hall
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    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."

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  • Sunasenrigahama
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    Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture Aso Mountain, Kurokawa
    A natural landscape located in Aso City. At the site of an ancient caldera situated southeast of the Nakadake Crater on Mt. Aso, visitors can take in scenery consisting of a continuous stretch of black sands. The site serves as a contrast to the picturesque grassland known as Kusasenrigahama, also on Mt. Aso. Access may be restricted at times due to volcanic gasses emitted by Mt. Aso.
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  • Becchin Kan
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiogunimachi Manganji 6595-3
    This tourist information center is part of Kurokawa Onsen's Ryokan Association Office in Minamioguni Town, Aso County. They sell a Onsen Passport that gives you access to the baths at three Kurokawa Onsen inns, rent yukata cotton robe sets, and lend out electric bikes too. This center also functions as the multipurpose facility and is used for meetings, seminars, and concerts.
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  • Marusuzu Bridge
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiogunimachi Manganji
    A bridge located in Minamioguni Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture. Spanning the Kurokawa Onsen hot spring district, during the Yuakari event each year in winter, carved bamboo tubes lit from within and bamboo work lights are placed around the bridge. Many tourists come during the event to enjoy the magical sight of the lights reflecting off the river surface.
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  • Tsujun Sanso
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamimashikigunyamatochou Nagahara 192-1
    This hot spring hotel is in Kumamoto Prefecture's Kamimashiki County. Its natural alkaline simple spring is said to help alleviate muscle soreness and nerve pain. It has a spacious indoor bath, a sauna, and an open-air bath surrounded by nature. There's also a bath equipped for seniors and the physically challenged that's available with a reservation. They welcome visitors who stop by just to use the baths.
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  • Waterfall of Koga
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Ichinomiyamachisakanashi Old-fashioned
    This is a waterfall consisting of a larger waterfall with a head of 80 meters and a smaller waterfall with a head of 100 meters. The water volume is low, and its frozen form in cold seasons is beautiful to behold, as are the Saturday night illuminations held in winter.
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  • Shirakawa Yoshimi Jinja
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Shirakawa
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  • Minami Aso Luna Astronomical Observatory Auberge Mori no Atelier
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Shirakawa 1810
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  • Aso Cuddly‧Dominion (Helicopter Sightseeing Flight)
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    Kumamoto Aso-shi Kurokawa 2163
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  • Koi Jizo-son
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Ogunimachi Shimojo
    This Jizo/Kshitigarbha statue stands in a corner of Tsuetate Onsen, once considered the retreat of Kyushu. There are three bridges in the hot spring district spanning the Tsuetate River, and Jizo statues stand at each which are each said to grant wishes. This particular statues stands at the base of Tsuetate Bridge and is said to grant luck in finding love. Together with a Jizo said to protect the growth of children and a Jizo said to protect health, many tourists make sure to visit all three statues.
  • Minami Aso Fureai Farm
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Ichizeki 1273-1
    This farm is located in Minamiaso Village in the center of the Aso region. Here visitors can enjoy farming activities and picking strawberries grown based on a desire to deliver to customers the innate flavor of the fruit. The farm's choices strawberries, slow-ripened amidst the harsh environment of Aso, are grown utilizing a technique called onsen cultivation. Instead of agricultural chemicals, this environmentally friendly and healthy cultivation method involves the use of white hot spring water, vinegar, and black garlic. The farm's popular all-you-can-eat, time unlimited strawberry picking course requires no advance reservation. The farm also sells strawberries in units of 100 grams from winter through spring.
  • Pottery and Restaurant ZACK BALAN
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Kain 5246-1
    This local Aso cuisine restaurant is located a 10-minute drive from Hakusuikogen Station in Minamiaso Village. The restaurant offers bowl and cup pottery making activities which include a course meal, and customers can enjoy making authentic pottery using a potter's wheel, followed by choice cuisine made with an abundance of fresh, local, seasonal vegetables. The restaurant's cuisine is served on original tableware handmade by the potter owner. The establishment's pottery making activities include courteous instruction, and customers rave that even absolute beginners can have fun making pottery here.
  • Bussan Kan Shizenan
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Shirakawa 2096-1
    This local specialty products market is situated at the entrance to Shirakawa Springs, which was selected for inclusion in Japan's Top 100 Famous Water list. The market sells original Shirakawa Springs mineral water, home polished rice, handmade Japanese pickles, tofu made with the famous water of the springs, and other local agricultural products and foods. The double-winged market was built with the aim of stimulating the local food production industry and received subsidies from a project operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to build facilities which revitalize local food businesses. The gallery space in the market's basement can be used for solo and group exhibitions.
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  • Art Washi Kobo Hakusui
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura Shirakawa 2081
    This workshop is located in Shirakawa Suigen Park, the site of the famous Shirakawa Springs, which have been included in Japan's Top 100 Famous Water list. Situated in a corner of the park, visitors to the studio can enjoy a Japanese washi papermaking activity which makes use of the waters of the springs. Customers can choose between making a sheet of paper the size of a standard piece of fancy Japanese paper, or two postcard-sized pieces of paper; the total amount of time required for the activity, including drying the paper, is about 30 minutes. As activity participants get to come in direct contact with waters fresh from Shirakawa Springs, which are practically a synonym for Minamiaso, they can directly experience the stunning purity of the waters.
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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.

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