2 days, 1 night trip to Kumamoto [Aso - Kumamoto Town]

A classic 2-day, 1-night tour of Kumamoto's famous sites. Tour the Aso area, which is a must-see on any trip to Kumamoto, and Kumamoto Town efficiently. Enjoy the charms of Kumamoto to your heart's content, including its rich nature, long history, and famous gourmet food.

Total: 2 Days

Airport

9:45

Day 1 START Aso Kumamoto Airport

Car43 minutes

Relaxation

10:30

Kusasenrigahama

A large pond on the prairie spread over the crater site. I want to feel the majestic scenery in the back of Nakadake, which raises the plume. It is also attractive that the shades of solemnity change each season.

Car23 Minutes

History

13:30

Aso Shrine & Monzenmachi

The headquarters of Aso Shrine, which has about 500 companies nationwide. The shrine was damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake, but the shrine was rebuilt in 2021 and the restoration work was completed in 2023. In Monzenmachi, it is also fun to walk along the approach.

Car23 Minutes

Activities

15:30

Daikanbou

The best view spot where you can overlook the caldera of Aso. The view from the observation deck at an altitude of about 900m is a superb view. The Aso Godake seen from here is called the Nirvana statue. I want to challenge panoramic photos by all means. Furthermore, if the conditions are met, the sea of clouds may occur, so you can enjoy a different view.

Car29 Minutes

Relaxation

16:30

Kurokawa Onsen

A small, unexplored hot spring town with about 30 inns and the scenery of Satoyama, which are considered as "one inn." By using the "bath ticket" (1,500 yen), you can bathe in three hot springs out of about 25 hot spring inns. It is also famous as "Kurokawa Onsen of the open-air baths," so you will want to enjoy the open-air baths with their picturesque scenery.

Relaxation

9:00

Day 2 START Kurokawa Onsen

Car41 minutes

Nature

Kikuchi Valley

This is a scenic spot where underground water springs from the outer rim of Mt. Aso. Stroll along the walking trails and enjoy the scenery of each season: forest bathing in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and frost pillars in the winter.

Car36 Minutes

Culture

11:00

Yachiyo-za

Visit a playhouse built in the Meiji era that is a symbol of the Yamaga area. You can see a mixture of Japanese and Western architectural styles. Open only on days when there are no performances.

Car41 minutes

History & Culture

14:00

Kumamoto Castle & Sakuranobaba Josaien

Kumamoto Castle is a famous castle known for its impregnable stone walls. The castle tower, damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, has been restored and reborn as a facility where you can learn about history. After touring the castle, head to the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza and Sakura-no-Baba Josaien, which features Sakura-no-Kouji. In addition to the observation and experience facilities, the charming buildings in the castle town also house restaurants and shops. It's a great place to take a break or look for souvenirs.

Car36 Minutes

Airport

16:30

GOAL Aso Kumamoto Airport

There are plenty of shops in the waiting area for boarding. You can look for souvenirs right up to the last minute. There is also a Kumamon monument at Sorayoka Park on the airport grounds. It is also a very popular photo spot, so be sure to check it out before boarding.

-This article is created based on the contents of "Rurubu information version" or "Rurubu & more." "Rurubu +".
· The data listed is as of March 2025. Prices, business hours, regular holidays, menus, etc. may change or may not be available due to temporary holidays. Please check in advance when using it, as the content may change.
· Closed stores and facilities, as a rule, the year-end holiday, Obon holiday, Golden Week, and temporary holidays are omitted.
· The published fees is the fee including the consumption tax that was confirmed at the time of the interview in principle, and the entrance fee is the adult fee if there is no special note.
-The time of use of the listing is, in principle, open (hall) to closed (hall). Please note that the last order or entrance (hall) time is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour before the closing (hall) time. The last order is written as LO.
・ The spring quality, efficacy, etc. of the hot springs in the list are prepared based on the answers from each facility.

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2 days, 1 night trip to Kumamoto [Aso - Kumamoto Town]

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El Patio Ranch: An American diner surrounded by the nature of Aso, serving Akaushi beef dishes and hamburgers!

Approximately 40m above the ground! A breathtaking panorama of Kumamoto and Aso from a hot air balloon! An unforgettable activity with spectacular views at "Aso Nature Land"

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