Things to do in Aso, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Tours

If you want to appreciate the great nature at Mt.Aso from Fukuoka with your group (up to 20 people), this tour would be an ideal option for you! Our bus will give you a comfortable ride throughout the tour. You don't have to navigate your way using public transportation. We are very familiar with the area and our private bus will help you save time and visit many places. "DISCOVER FAR WEST IN FAR EAST" From (or to) Fukuoka Japan, our private chartered bus will support your journey. Mount Aso is the heart of Kyushu, located in the middle of Kyushu, the western island nation of Japan. The volcano is still active. It is a very popular place in Kyushu from spring to autumn, which is said it can ease daily life's stress. Accessible from Fukuoka, it is ideal for outdoor groups as well. *We are careful about coronavirus ・ We clean the inside and outside of our buses well ・ We do not miss the ventilation of our buses ・ When the weather is not good, put an air purifier in our buses

Inclusions: car, fuel fee, insurance(in our bus), taxes, chips, toll fees, parking fees, child seat

Exclusions: lunch, dinner, entrance fees, Wi-Fi fee, meals and drinks

This private tour starts off with you and your English-speaking guide heading to the highest point of the north caldera wall. Here we enjoy the jaw-dropping sight of the five peaks of Mt. Aso and the huge volcanic caldera. After getting a feel for the landscape of Aso we head to one of the small communities that exist in the vicinity of this huge volcano. Here we will explore the true Japanese countryside and meet some of the locals who live here. With their help, we will learn about life and culture in rural Japan, harvest vegetables, cook food, and enjoy a lunch together made from locally sourced ingredients! A true hands-on Japanese farm-to-table experience! This is a half-day tour that gives you the best of two worlds! The amazing scenery of Japan's largest active volcano, but also interaction with local culture! Come and enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes and heartwarming hospitality that Japan has to offer!

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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For a more efficient way to explore Aso of Kumamoto, take a private taxi on a one-day tour! Your tour driver will customize your three-hours tour according to your interests. Drive into the heart of Kumamoto's "Land of Fire" the volcanic caldera of Aso provides visitors with a fulfilling sense of peace and serenity. Embark on scenic drives, gorgeous hikes, and bathe in volcanic hot springs, all while surrounded by untouched natural beauty. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your driver will customize a tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Inclusions: Fuel expenses, Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Professional Local Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

[Exploring Active Volcano’s Caldera by eBike] Guided cycling tour to fully enjoy Aso’s rich nature and talking with local people [Highlights] - Climbing up a hill where you can look down the field at a glance and listening to the story about the volcano - Cycle around the rural landscapes and have an authentic lunch cooked with local vegetables. The secret of the deliciousness is pure water - Try baking rice cakes like balloons - Moving to a temple through back alley. Have Japanese tea in the tea room, strike a bell and feel Japanese culture. - Strolling around a shrine and shopping street and learning the locals’ lives with volcanoes. [Note] - Please come with casual clothes and shoes. Pants, sneakers and backpacks are recommended. Not wide pants or sandals. - Zazen experience and Sutra copying experience are available upon requests. (please ask) - Please let us know all travellers' intended addresses (hotel's name and address) and also if travellers have any food allergies and other religious dietary restrictions in advance.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Authentic lunch cooked with local vegetables and rice cakes, Japanese tea, Tour guide

Exclusions: Personal expenses during cycling, Transportation fees from/to the meeting place, Options (Zazen experience and Sutra copying experience)

【OUTLINE】 You can learn Bushido surrounded by the fertile nature of Aso. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Experience samurai culture while basking the grandeur of nature in this one-of-a-kind, authentic zen and budo compound, built for dedicated study of the samurai arts ・Learn from an expert well-versed in bushido, the code of honor developed by Japanese samura ・Put yourself in the shoes of a samurai and meditate peacefully, attend a Japanese tea ceremony, or even try swinging a Japanese katana.

Inclusions: Clothes(Dogi, Hakama)

Exclusions: English speaking guide (optional), Private transportation, Taxi (optional)