Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine, Mt. Aso and Kurokawa Onsen Guided Tour
On this tour, you'll depart from Fukuoka, take a 2.5-hour drive to Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine, the filming location of the movie 'Into the Forest of Fireflies Light'. Then you'll arrive at Aso Volcano, located in the northeast of Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu Island. It is the symbol of Kumamoto and is famous for its composite volcano with a large caldera.Your adventure continues to Kusasenri, which is a vast grassy plain that offers great views of the volcanically active Nakadake Peak. There is also a large pond in Kusasenri where you can also see horses grazing. This scenic location has become a popular feature of the Aso Geopark. Finally, you can experience the Japanese-style open-air bath at Kurokawa Onsen for a rejuvenating experience.
Inclusions
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver
- Parking
- Tour guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Good to Know
- Accessibility:
- Public hot springs aren't recommended for children under the age of 3
- Explore the beautiful natural landscapes at Aso Volcano
- Not allowed:
- Public hot don't allow participants over the age of 69
- Visit Kamishiromi Kumanoza shrine, a famous filming location
- Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Please note the size and quantity of your luggage in the Additional Comments section of your order. Each piece costs 2,000 yen
- Experience Kurokawa Onsen, a traditional Japanese open-air hot spring
- A shuttle bus to the summit of the Aso Volcano is available at own expense
- Depart from Fukuoka, with an excellent driver/guide at your service
- The price doesn't include entrance fees to the public hot springs
- Know in advance:
- This tour offers multilingual services with a multilingual guide (rather than a single-language guide). As this is a shared tour, there may be other passengers in the same vehicle speaking different languages. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
- Travel may face traffic delays or early closure of attractions. Routes, order and duration of stays will be adjusted based on daily traffic to improve efficiency. Avoid arranging dinners or tight transportation connections
- Access to the crater of the Aso Volcano depends on the day's weather and gas concentration, with opening status subject to official announcements on the day. If an entry ban is issued, the original visit to "Senri Grassland" will be extended to 90 minutes, and the duration of stays at other attractions will be prolonged accordingly. No refunds will be provided
- Nude bathing is mandatory at public hot springs. Entry requires small tattoos to be covered with skin-coloured patches. Large tattoos may result in denial of entry
- Remember to bring:
- If you're planning to visit the hot springs, please bring a change of clothes
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 25 hours before the activity start time.
- No refund is possible if you cancel less than 25 hours before the activity start time.
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