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 driving guide.
Nissan Extrail SUV.
Fuel fee.
Transportation fee.
Lunch $10 per person.
Parking fee $15.
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 hold a Gold license. 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
Deborah H.
“Excellent and Knowledgeable ride with Steve”
We used Steve’s service today and it was truly excellent. Steve is very humble and incredibly knowledgeable, which made our ride feel safe and enjoyable from start to finish. We highly recommend his service and would be happy to ride with him again
Steve R.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed our tour, you were wonderful guests. I hope our paths cross again, please enjoy the rest of your stay in this wonderful city, there's so much to see and do here : )
Paulo M.
“Visiting all of the One Piece Statues”
Steve was increadibly nice and charismatic and had insightful knowledge on both the local area which the statues are placed in as well as the paths between each statue. We had a great time chatting, and on the trip in general. We definitely recommend this tour to both One Piece fans, and people curious about Kumamoto. Thank you so much Steve! P.S: Best wishes to your mother in law!
Steve R.
Haha, you just had to mention that last part! Thank you for being such great guests. I’m still in shock about my motorbike and car, at least I was able to get her to pay for all that was done, even though it took some convincing! You know what I’m talking about.
Gobby W.
“Wonderful Tour Experience ”
Steve is one of the most professional and fun tour guides we have experienced in Japan. We are frequent traveler and have visited Japan different regions in Japan in the past few years. There are many local English tour services in Japan, but I have not met someone like Steve who can share the local stories, life in Japan (over 30 years living in Japan), and secret attractions that you won't be able to find on the Internet (even for the local Japanese). If you are looking for an English speaking tour guide in Kumamoto prefecture, Steve is the guy you want to be with. You are not only getting the tour service with Steve, but you can also explore the culture, learning the language, and not to worry about missing any of the best photo spot during your trip with Steve. :)
Steve R.
Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure taking all of you to the Aso Caldera. You were great guests and I hope you all had a great time in Japan after your departure from Kumamoto.
$407/ per group
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