Mount Aso Full Day Tour
Joined 2025
Join me for a full-day tour of Mount Aso, the most active volcano in Japan. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop and capture photos or videos of anything that catches your eye. With a 4x4 SUV, we will be able to access places that tour buses are not capable of.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Your hotel or Airbnb.
Honda Motorcycle Factory
Passing by the famous Honda Factory, known for producing motorbikes for the world.
Mori No Kyokai
Passing Mori No Kyokai (The Forest Church).
Daikambo
Depending on our departure time from the Observatory, we’ll visit Daikambo, which offers the best panoramic views of the Aso Caldera between 10:30am and 10:40am
Mount Aso
Arrive at Mount Aso Volcano. We’ll park the car and walk to the crater. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Lunch time: Traveling back to the city
After leaving Mount Aso, we can stop by a 7-Eleven for some food, the 7-elevens here are more like a restaurant on the go with great food choices.
Musashi Park.
Visit Musashi Park, the most probable burial site of the greatest samurai in history.
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – June 13, 1645), also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was an expert Japanese swordsman and Rōnin.
Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his excellent swordsmanship in numerous duels, even from a very young age. He was the founder of the Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū or Niten-ryū style of swordsmanship and the author of The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書 Go Rin No Sho), a book on strategy, tactics, and philosophy that is still studied today.
Back to your hotel.
Return to your hotel/Airbnb.
Ending Point
At your hotel or Airbnb
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private guide and driver
Nissan Extrail SUV.
Lunch $10 per person.
Parking fee $10.
Fuel ¥4000 cash on the day.
Tour Important Information
This tour includes a private guide and driver, with plenty of walking involved, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Please note that all the photos featured in these tours were taken at specific times of the day, night, and during particular seasons. Depending on the time of year you visit, the locations may appear different. Above all, you can expect an unforgettable experience in Kumamoto.
Important message from the supplier
It’s very important that you inform me of any food allergies you may have. This way, I can make sure to notify the restaurant staff and ensure your safety and comfort.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Steve R.
Hello! I'm Steve and I’m originally from Sydney, Australia, but I’ve lived in Kumamoto City for the past 28 years. I’d love to take you on a tour of some of the region’s most historic and stunning sites. I took my profile picture on the balcony of my home, which sits high on a hill, offering great views of the city both day and night, with majestic mountain ranges in the distance.
I was a school teacher here for 25 years, starting in Japanese public schools before transitioning to an American institution.
I understand that when traveling abroad, many people prefer a local tour guide. While I wasn’t born in Japan, after nearly three decades here, I consider myself as local as it gets! Not only can I share insights about the local culture, but I can also offer a unique perspective as a foreigner who has grown to love this country as my own.
With our comfortable 4x4 full leather interior SUV, we’ll explore hidden gems that typical tour buses can’t reach, making your experience even more special.
On our way to the sites, I’ll describe anything that catches your eye so you don’t miss a thing. I know that returning back from a great trip can feel like the end of something special, so if there’s anything I can do to make the ride more enjoyable, just let me know. On the way back, feel free to play any music you like on the BOSE sound system in the car.
Reviews
Claudiu D.
“A successful tour”
Steve has been very accommodating of our statue visit plans as we had already covered Luffy and Chopper and helped us visit the remainder of the 8 as well as making it snappy when sorting out acquisition of the straw hat figures! We were super happy to have him show as around and teach us a bit about the events, culture and correct/help us with some of our basic japanese. We'd be happy to have him as our tour guide again, thank you very much!
Steve R.
Thank you so much for the review! Other tour guides should also know how wonderful you were as guests. You were kind, funny, accepting. You were wonderful conversationalists, you taught me about IT and nutrition. I hope you have a great time in Japan!
Nicolle F.
“Steve is the best!!!”
I just want to thank Steve for everything. Thanks to his patience and kindness, my brothers and I were able to fulfill a dream: visiting all the One Piece statues in Japan. He was always helpful, thoughtful, and made the whole experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have done it without him! Wish you the best my friend!!!
Steve R.
Nicolle! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure taking your family on this tour. Other tour guides should also know what wonderful guests you were as well. I miss you all so much!
Chloe W.
“Customized Aso Tour ”
We had an incredible experience with Steve as our tour guide! He was wonderfully flexible, effortlessly accommodating our customized itinerary. Steve truly went above and beyond, bringing history to life with his detailed explanations and making every site visit more meaningful. He was incredibly attentive, even helping us navigate icy roads safely while exploring the breathtaking shrines. His humor and engaging personality kept us entertained throughout, and the conversations during the rides were a highlight of the trip! His thoughtful recommendations on routes and scenic spots enriched our experience even further. Steve is not only knowledgeable but also kind and personable—qualities that made this tour unforgettable. A massive thank you to him for making our journey so special! Highly recommended!
Steve R.
First of all, thank you both so much for choosing me as your guide and for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure meeting you and showing you around Mount Aso. Climbing up to the shrine was certainly a challenge, but we conquered it together as a team! The way down wasn’t without its difficulties, yet we persevered and made it through. I truly appreciate your kind words about me as a guide. But others should also know what wonderful guests you were! How can I put this? Simply the best, polite, understanding, and an absolute pleasure to have. Tour guides should be thankful to have you as guess.
$350/ per group
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