From Kumamoto : Mt.Aso and Takachiho All-inclusive Private Tour
Description
This one-day tour takes you from the bustling streets of Kumamoto City to the majestic heights of Mount Aso, the serene Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and the breathtaking Takachiho Gorge. The first stop is Mount Aso, one of the world's largest volcanoes, where you can see the active, intense white smoke and dynamic scenery. For lunch during the tour, you can enjoy local Aka beef. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, known for being the setting of a popular manga comic, is a mysterious place that has long been preserved in unspoiled natural surroundings. The last stop is Takachiho Gorge, where you can detoxify your mind and body in the mysterious scenery created by the abundant nature. This tour will be able to experience Japan's wonderful traditions and aggressive nature all at once, making it an one of unforgettable memory. If you wish, it's also possible to participate in these tours as a day trip by Shinkansen!
Tour Options
Itinerary
You can also join the tour as a day trip by Shinkansen from Hakata Station! We recommend taking Sakura #401 from Hakata Station 7:58 – 8:36. Please purchase your Shinkansen ticket by yourself.
Please let us know the name of your hotel. Your guide will pick you up in the hotel lobby at 9:00 AM.
Explore the Aso Volcano Museum to learn about the region’s volcanic activity and geology. or, visit the Aso Volcano Crater, one of the largest active volcanic craters in the world. Enjoy the breathtaking views and take memorable photos. ※Access to the crater is subject to weather conditions and may not be able to enter. The volcanic road has been closed since January 2026 due to a helicopter accident.
Arrive at the beautiful Kusasenri-ga-hama, a vast grassland within the Aso caldera. Take a leisurely walk and capture the scenic landscapes.
Indulge in a luxurious lunch at a Michelin-listed restaurant and savor Kumamoto's specialty: Aka beef. Renowned for its health benefits and rich flavor, Aka beef stands out with its lean texture and intense umami taste,
Travel to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and take a stroll through the mystical and natural surroundings of the shrine.
Takachiho Gorge is known for its unique beauty and is one of Japan's leading scenic spots. You can also enjoy boating in Takachiho Gorge. Explore the beautiful valley, take a boat ride, and visit nearby spots like Takachiho Shrine and Amano Iwato Shrine if time permits.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up any hotel in Hotels near Kumamoto Castle Please enter the hotel and the telephone number of the hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It will be 10 hours including round-trip transportation and time spent in Aso and Takachiho.
- If we are unable to reserve a boat or the boat is unable to operate due to bad weather, we will guide you to an alternative sightseeing spot
- To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, we do not guarantee reservations for the Takachiho Gorge Cruise.
Reviews(46)
The tour guide and the driver were great. The tour was highly informative and the gorge was beautiful even in the rain. The paper making was fun
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time with our tour guide and driver. It is wonderful that you enjoyed the beauty of the gorge even in the rain, and found the tour informative. We are also glad you had fun with the paper making experience! We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for joining us!
Guide was a super nice guy and the driver was excellent and safe. Weather perfect, lunch stop was high quality.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
Memy was a wonderful guide who took us to Mt Aso, the Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine and the Takachico Gorge as well as giving us a local lunch. She looked after us extremely well, explained the history, geology, cultural aspects and myths of the region. She had booked tickets for us for the boat hire in the Takachico Gorge. She had the knowledge (and good English) to answer our questions. We would highly recommend her. Runa was our driver for the day. There is quite a lot of driving in this trip and Runa got us around safely and comfortably. Peter & Joanne. (New Zealand)
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
The visit to the crater was not available because the people who died in the crater are not removed. As long as this situation is not resolved, we cannot visit the crater. This situation has persisted since January. We should have been informed that it was impossible to roam the top of the crater. If we had known we would not have booked this excursion which was very expensive. . Lunch, boat tour... were great. The guide was exceptional as well as the driver!
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and for joining our tour. We are truly sorry that you were unable to visit the crater, which we know was a highly anticipated part of your trip. As noted on our booking page, access to the volcano roads can unfortunately be restricted at any time due to weather conditions or volcanic safety regulations. However, we completely understand your frustration given the expensive nature of the tour and the long-term, specific circumstances surrounding the current closure. We take your feedback to heart and realize that we should have provided a more proactive, explicit update regarding this ongoing situation prior to your departure. We sincerely apologize for this lack of communication. Moving forward, we will review our notification process to ensure that our guests are more clearly informed of any long-standing restrictions before booking. On a positive note, we are incredibly grateful for your kind words about our guide and driver, as well as your compliments on the lunch and boat tour. We will definitely pass your praises along to the team—it means a lot to them to know their efforts made a positive impact under these challenging circumstances. We hope that despite this disappointment, you were able to take away some fond memories of the beautiful scenery and our hospitality. Should you choose to travel with us again in the future, we would love the opportunity to provide you with the full, seamless experience you expected. Warm regards,
Yoshi and Satomi were wonderful guides. Very attentive and willing to accommodate our preferences. Private tours help make the most out of your day
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
We were picked up at our hotel! Best tour so far we’ve done in Japan. Boo was amazing tour guide worked hard to make it enjoyable for all when they couldn’t get boat rentals. Either way we had a gorgeous day.
We are thrilled to hear that this has been your favorite tour in Japan so far! It is truly rewarding to know that Boo’s hard work made such a positive impact on your day. Regarding the boat rentals, please accept our sincere thanks for your kind understanding. We always strive to do our absolute best to secure bookings; however, when circumstances make it impossible, we are committed to providing high-quality alternatives to ensure our guests still have a fantastic experience. We are so glad the beauty of the day and Boo’s efforts shone through! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future.
It started to rain when we went to the gorge but we had a quick row. Our guide "Tommy" was helpful and informative. Beautiful scenery, tasty lunch. Our driver was skillful and pleasant as well. I hope to see more of Kyushu in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
Highly recommend this tour. The entire day was packed with activities that gave us insight to the area and its natural and spiritual history
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
Mizu san was a wonderful tour guide. Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour and with our guide. Weather wasn't the best for outdoors, but Mizu san still made the entire experience worth it. The tour was certainly the highlight of our trip.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
We did a private tour and our guide Tomomi was so amazing. She went above and beyond in making sure we had the best time. We greatly enjoyed speaking with her and she made sure to explain about the areas we were visiting and also little tidbits about other parts of Japan and its history. She also showed interest in our lives and asked questions about our country. It was a wonderful cultural exchange and the tour was a highlight of our trip that we will never forget. Our driver Mika was very sweet as well and transportation was smooth, clean and spacious. This private tour is well worth the cost as we did group tours as well which did not compare to this experience. Highly recommend private tour.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice trip. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We are looking forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you again for choosing our service!
