[2025 Aso Attraction] Travel Guide for Aso Volcano Museum (Updated Mar)

#Japan and Korea Spring Destinations #Aso Volcano #Kusasenri In mid-to-late March 2024, it was a cloudy day. Take the train from Kumamoto to Aso Station early in the morning. Aso Volcano is level 2. You cannot go to the crater, you can only go to the square on the top of the mountain. A one-day bus ticket costs 1,500 yen. We first went to the mountaintop square. It was windy and rainy, and visibility was only a few meters. The shrine on the mountain was relatively simple, and most people bought Kumamon souvenirs in the indoor shops. When we got to Caoqianli, it was still all white, what a pity. Wandered around the museum for a while.

Getting There -  Attractions - Mount Aso (阿蘇山, Asosan) is an active volcano in the center of Kyushu which most recently erupted in 2016 but has since calmed down again. Aso's ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers. In the center of the caldera stand the mountain's active volcanic peaks, including Mount Nakadake, whose spectacular crater is accessible to tourists. Hotels -  Food & Restaurants -  Shopping - 

It was my first time riding in a helicopter 🚁, and my first time seeing a volcano up close 🌋. Every line seemed within reach. The driver would turn around and dive, then head straight into the crater, through the thick smoke. The moment you enter the white volcanic ash, the pungent smell of sulfur hits you in the face, and it’s a unique experience in your life. #Aso Volcano #Kyushu #Kumamoto Aso

Besides driving to Mount Aso, independent travelers can also take JR or other transportation to visit Mount Aso Volcano. This time, I used the bus. For those arranging a day trip to Mount Aso Volcano, it is recommended to check the weather and the volcano's accessibility in advance. Follow the path to Aso Grassland and Mount Aso Volcano. However, be aware that if the volcanic activity is too intense, or if the weather is poor, the site may be closed on short notice. Everyone should keep an eye on the official Aso website for daily updates on its status. There's also a charming cafe on the mountain. If the weather is too harsh, you can take shelter and warm up in the cafe.

#Valentine's Day 2024 Whether it is Valentine's Day or a regular gathering, coming to Kyushu to eat at the foot of Mount Aso is a refreshing choice. You can see the green in the summer and the silver grass in the winter, and the flavors are different in each season. ⛩Location Aso Volcano is located in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The restaurant we ate at is on the first floor of the Aso Volcano Museum and is located in the same store as Costa. Its name is Grass Land and its address is: Japan 〒869-2232 Kumamoto, Aso, Akamizu, 1930-1 Inside the Aso Volcano Museum —⛩Business Hours 10:00-17:00 —📎About the restaurant ⛩I highly recommend this barbecued pork and takchoy fried rice, because Aso is still quite cold in winter. It is really healing to eat a bowl of hot rice in cold weather. The takchoy fried in the rice is especially fragrant.

Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan. It is located in Kumamoto Prefecture in central Kyushu. It consists of five peaks: Takatake, Nakatake, Nekotake, Eboshitake and Kishimatake, which are known as the "Five Peaks of Aso". The central area of ​​Mount Aso is a huge caldera with a diameter of about 25 kilometers, making it one of the largest craters in the world. This crater is rich in natural landscapes and cultural customs, allowing you to experience the charm of volcanoes and the local feelings of Kyushu. If you want to explore Mount Aso, you can start from Kumamoto or Beppu, take the JR Kyushu Railway or highway bus, and first arrive at Aso Station, which is an important transfer station to Mount Aso. From Aso Station, you can transfer to the Caldera Bus and go up the mountain to Aso Upper Square, which is the best place to enjoy the scenery around the crater. Here you can taste special snacks such as volcanic ash ice cream and roasted sweet potatoes, or take a helicopter to overlook the spectacular crater from the air. If the volcano is stable, you can also take a shuttle bus from the Aso Mountain Plaza to the Aso Nakadake crater. This is the most active part of Aso Volcano, with frequent eruptions of volcanic gas and ash, allowing you to experience the power and vitality of the volcano up close. However, you should be aware that the opening conditions of the crater may change due to natural factors, so you should check the Aso Crater Information website in advance to confirm whether you can visit it. In addition to the crater, there are other attractions worth visiting in Aso Volcano, such as Kusasenri, Aso Volcano Museum, Aso Shrine, etc. Kusasenri is a vast grassland where you can enjoy the distant views of the Aso Five Mountains. You can also ride a horse or take a walk here and enjoy the gifts of nature. The Aso Volcano Museum is an indoor museum that displays the formation, activities and impacts of Mount Aso. You can learn about volcanoes here and watch a volcano film consisting of five large screens to experience the charm of volcanoes. Aso Shrine is the head shrine of 500 Aso Shrines across the country. It has a history of more than 2,000 years and is the religious center of the Aso region. You can worship and pray here, and also admire traditional Japanese architecture. Aso Volcano is the most magnificent natural wonder in Kyushu and one of the most distinctive tourist destinations in Japan. If you have the opportunity to come to Kyushu, you must arrange a day to come to Aso Volcano and experience the charm of the volcano and the customs of Kyushu. You will definitely leave unforgettable memories.

If you would like to take the helicopter nearby Hong Kong, I believe the one at Aso, Japan fits you. there’s two helicopter tours in the place, we took the one near to Aso, because we can have a look at the Aso volcano on the way. the price is around HKD1,000 for taking the helicopter tour for 10 mins around the volcano, you can have an overview from the top. the helicopter can be seated by two persons only at a time, so we have to take two rides in a total of 4 persons. our kids are allowed on board, they had a great fun on it. i think it’s worth to have the chance in my life. we go there by car as it is convenient for taking kids with us, we dropped off to have a quick lunch while waiting for our turn to get on to the helicopter. having finished the tour, we shopped around their gift shop nearby and had an ice cream there too. suggested to go for the helicopter earlier to avoidthe long waiting, also, they have a lunch break, please take note of this.