Kumamoto ：Experience of the Aso Boy Sightseeing Train 1 Day Tour
$98.53
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Daily departures. A tour can be arranged at minimum of 1 traveler.(Free cancellation in case of unavailability of tram tickets)
- Kumamoto Castle, one of the four famous castles in Japan.
- Aso Nakadake Crater, which has the largest - scale lava in the world
- Enjoy the idyllic scenery and atmosphere, and the magnificent landscape of Kusasenri.
- Professional local "experienced drivers" provide reliable and considerate services and have a detailed understanding of the local customs in Japan.
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Itinerary
Kumamoto - Aso Nakadake Crater - Kusasenri - michinoeki ASO - Take Aso Boy - Return
10:00-11：30 Sakura-no-baba Josaien 1-1-2 Ninomaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan
Aso Volcano Museum
Aso Kusasenri
Aso Nakadake Crater
Aso Boy
10:00-11:30 Kumamoto
Start the day with a beautiful journey
13:10 Kumamoto
▼Aso Volcano & Aso Yamakusa Senri (approx. 90-120 minutes, free time, including lunch on your own, lunch at your own expense)
(*The itinerary will be adjusted according to the situation if the crater is under control.)
Aso Volcano
Located in the northeastern part of Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Aso Volcano is a famous active volcano in Japan with a cratered shape rarely seen in the world. It is one of the few places where you can see an active volcano up close. You can look down into the caldera from a close distance and gaze at the white smoke rising from the crater, making your trip a breathtaking experience of nature's power and spectacular beauty.
Aso Sangokusenri
Aso Sangokusenri is a prairie located at the northern foot of Mt. Umagatake. There is a pond formed by rainwater in the center of the prairie, and cattle and horses graze on the prairie, providing a variety of scenery throughout the year. The 20,000-hectare grassland is so vast that you can enjoy a leisurely walk in the lush green grassland, watch the free-ranging cows and sheep, and breathe in the fresh air of the mountains, giving you the illusion of being in a fairyland.
Aso Volcano Museum (Admission: JPY 1,100, own expense)
The Aso Volcano Museum, which faces the wide Kusazenri shore, exhibits the topography, geology, flora and fauna of Aso under the theme of “Aso Volcano”. The museum has a lot of fascinating information about the history of Aso Volcano. Not only can you experience the formation of the Aso volcano through a giant diorama, but the museum also displays valuable information about other volcanoes in Japan and around the world. The museum also has a live broadcast of the Nakadake caldera using the latest camera system.
Kusasenri Horseback Riding Experience (Optional: approx. 5 minutes and 1,500 yen for A course, 20 minutes and 4,000 yen for B course, and 25 minutes and 5,000 yen for C course)
Are you interested in a relaxing horseback riding experience in the magnificent nature of Aso? With experienced staff holding the ropes, even children and first-time horseback riders can ride without worry. Feel the comfortable cool breeze with the gentle horse and enjoy a natural stroll ~ Kusachi Chisato is ideally located so you can experience the thrill of horseback riding on the lush green prairie while feeling nature's handiwork and seeing a pillar of volcanic smoke in the distance.
Activity Name Single Horseback Riding Double Horseback Riding (The following prices are for reference only, please refer to the site price)
Plan A: Approx. 5 minutes ￥1,500-2,500
Plan B: About 20 minutes ￥4,000-6,000
Plan C: approx. 25 minutes ￥5,000- ￥8,000
※The two-rider course is available only for children up to elementary school age. Business hours: 9:00-16:00 Business period: Early March to early December
There are no regular holidays during the operating period. Closed on rainy days.
Mount Aso Helicopter Tour Flight - Feel the Earth (Optional)
*Guests act on their own, if any accident occurs, it has nothing to do with our company.
*No guide accompanied, need to go to the queue for the flight by yourself. It may be necessary to share seats with other guests
*Depending on the situation, the bus may take the guests to the airport, you need to go to the bus parking lot to meet the team.
Take a helicopter ride to see the inside of the crater of the active volcano Mount Aso from the air! This is a helicopter tour that offers a panoramic view of the inside of the active volcano caldera and the world's largest caldera, Mount Aso from the air. The view from the window of the helicopter is spectacular. The smoke and dust from the volcano is impressive. In different seasons, you can see azaleas blooming in Fukamushima, burnt fields, green meadows, and snowy landscapes.
Tour time Approx. 3-7 minutes (The following prices are for reference only, please refer to the on-site prices)
Ticket Price:
A Nakadake Caldera Tour: 6,000 for adults; 5,000 for children.
B Nakadake Caldera and Kusasenri Tour: Adults: 12,000 yen; Children: 11,000 yen
15:30 Kumamoto
▼ Aso Road Stage (no guide)
Mt. Aso boasts one of the world's few large calderas and the majestic Gaiwakuyama mountain range, from which you can see the majestic Aso Five Mountains. There are a variety of Aso specialties that can only be purchased here, such as seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy products, desserts, and handmade bento. A statue of Usopp of the Straw Hat Pirates is also displayed in the plaza of Aso Station as part of a cooperative project between Kumamoto Prefecture and “King of Thieves,” a popular manga drawn by the prefecture's manga artist, Eiichiro Oda.
15:56 Return
▼Return to Kumamoto Station on the Aso Boy (unguided)
The interior of the Aso Boy train has been designed with a strong emphasis on the children's experience. There are as many as 101 mascots, “Kuro,” who accompany children on their journey at all times. In addition, there are many child-friendly details on the train, such as healthy food for children and safety soft bags. The seats on the train are “one large and one small” in design and can be swiveled 360 degrees, and the children's seats are delicately designed with special footrests and backrests. In order to meet the needs of children, the train is also equipped with facilities such as a wooden ball play pool, a mini tea room and a library.
Mascot Kuro
“Kuro is the mascot of JR Kyushu, and after meeting the Aso Boys Train, he became the virtual stationmaster of the train. Kuro not only creates a child-friendly atmosphere, but also serves as a messenger of friendship, interacting with children, adults and other IP partners. Blackie can be seen in all corners of the train, from the body, interior to souvenirs, and the ubiquitous Blackie adds a lot of fun to children's journeys.
17:08 Kumamoto Arrive at Kumamoto Station End of Trip
- Meals not included
- Hotel not included
- 17:08 Kumamoto Arrive at Kumamoto Station Return time for reference only
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Things to Know
- *Warning: People with the following respiratory diseases (asthma patients, bronchial disease patients, heart disease patients) are not suitable for this tour. They are prohibited from entering Aso Volcano at any time. The toxic gas of the volcano may cause the disease to break out and may even lead to death in severe cases.
- *The above itinerary time may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons. Please understand.
- ※ Share a car (sharing a car with the "One-day Tour with Aso Boy! Sightseeing Train Experience Departing from Fukuoka")
Packages
Bus Tour
Adult
$98.53Child
Same as Adult
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| Sakura-no-baba Josaien Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. | 10：00 -11：30 | 1-1-2 Ninomaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0008, Japan |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
| Kumamoto Station Drop-off time is for reference only | 17：08 | 3 Chome-15-1 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Includes Aso Boy train tickets
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day)
- Reference model:5-8Car: ToyotaAlphardor equivalent;9-14Car: ToyotaHAICEor equivalent;18-22Vehicle: minibus;twenty twoCars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day.
- Children under 3 years old are free of charge without occupying a seat. Please inform us in advance when registering; children over 3 years old are treated as adults.
- [Aso Volcano Museum]: The admission fee needs to be paid by yourself. The ticket price is 1,100 Japanese yen.
- [Kusasenri Horseback Riding Experience]: The cost needs to be borne by yourself. Route A takes about 5 minutes and costs 1,500 Japanese yen; Route B takes about 20 minutes and costs 4,000 Japanese yen; Route C takes about 25 minutes and costs 5,000 Japanese yen.
- [Aso Mountain Helicopter]: The cost needs to be paid by yourself. Route A - Tour of Nakadake Crater: 6,000 Japanese yen for adults; 5,000 Japanese yen for children. Route B - Tour of Nakadake Crater and Kusasenri: 12,000 Japanese yen for adults; 11,000 Japanese yen for children.
- [Aso Bochu Onsen Yume Hot Spring]: The cost needs to be paid by yourself. The large public bath costs 400 Japanese yen; the family bath costs 1,500 Japanese yen per room per hour; the foot bath is free if you use the facilities of this place.
- Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
- One-day Tour, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
Booking and Confirmation Process
- Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
How To Use
- Book this trip at least 5 days in advance.
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
- One day tour, not recommended to bring luggage, if you need to bring luggage, please note when registering
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Non-refundable reservations cannot be cancelled or modified once submitted.
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals
Other important information
- Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
- Pregnant women, heart disease, fear of heights and other special people should not participate in this tour, there is a risk of being rejected, please book carefully.
- This product can be booked by non-mainland guests and is available in Chinese, English and Japanese.
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
- Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.
- Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
- The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
- In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.
- We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support. Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to: Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary. Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays. Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements. Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary. Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary. Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries. Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
