Private Tour

Aso Caldera and Farm Experience Tour

Overview

Available languages

Swedish

English

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Daikanbo Overlook

First, we will enjoy Aso's number one view from the Daikanbo observatory. Here we will walk surrounded by grasslands on one side, and the vast and majestic volcanic caldera on the other side. Enjoy taking breathtaking pictures and learn about the history of the volcano that has shaped these lands.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Tateiwa Suigen Park

At Tateiwa Suigen Park (or similar location), you will experience a true Japanese farm to table experience. Apart from exploring the beautiful rural landscapes, together with locals, we will harvest seasonal vegetables, prepare local cuisine and enjoy a genuine Japanese lunch together. A unique and exciting chance to get up close and personal with life and people in rural Japan.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Aso Caldera and Farm Experience Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great time with Max
B7859KValp,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful morning with Max. Exactly what we wanted: authenticity, a special moment with local people — in short, a really great experience. A big thank you, Max, we’ll keep amazing memories of it!
Perfect day around the Aso Caldera with Max
paulesue,
Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had the best day touring with Max! He was a wonderful companion, is extremely knowledgeable about the region, yet warm and easy to be with. I can’t say enough good things about Max and our day with him! Max picked us up at our ryokan, and we explored the gorgeous Aso Caldera, stopping at several viewpoints to see the crater and enjoy the spectacular scenery. We visited the Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu shrine, an old and atmospheric shrine, a place filled with mystery and mythical legend. We walked up a long set of moss-covered steps as the sun’s rays created a magical atmosphere through the trees - a wonderful site. Finally, we had a great lunch at, Takamori Dengaku, a traditional barbecue restaurant where we grilled our food in a fire pit while we sat around it! I had initially booked the farm visit tour but, unfortunately, that tour wasn’t available but Max was willing to accommodate us and together we designed a custom tour taking in our interests. If you’re looking for a guide for Kyushu, Max is the best!
Superb experience!
HuiShi T,
Apr 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
There are so many highlights of this experience! For one, travelling to the outskirts and enjoying the scenic views was amazing. The food prepared by Nuroko and Hiroko san was simple yet amazing, and it was fun harvesting yam! Max was such a lovely soul, accommodating to our needs (especially when it was raining) and was so willing to share nuggets of information about his life, how it is like in Aso and more. It was a rounded experience that I would highly recommended many to go for!
Aso farm experience and Daikanbo lookout
sarahcX9219SK,
Nov 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max and Quynh took us for a farm visit and Aso lookout. The farm had 2 really cute ponies and we had great fun harvesting yam and daikon with Noriko and preparing our farm to table lunch with the family. Weather was good and we had a great view at the lookout.
A great day learning more about rural Japan
Stephen B,
Feb 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max picked us up from the Ryokan we were staying at and drove us to a local village. A lovely couple then welcomed us into their home. We started off by getting the rice cooking on the stove, then we walked to a field and dug up some potatoes and then picked some spinach. They then helped us prepare the potatoes, spinach, and some mushrooms for lunch. We then sat down to eat the meal together. Lunch also included homemade tofu and miso soup, among many other small dishes. It was heartwarming to be able to talk to the Japanese couple with Max interpreting for us. It was the best food we have eaten in Japan. Max then drove us to a lookout point so we could see the Aso Caldera, and we got some lovely photos. I couldn't recommend this experience more