Walking through the Aso Caldera, Historical Walk along the "Bungo Kaido"

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

Japanese

English

4 hours

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Aso's knowledgeable guides will take you on an easy-to-understand and enjoyable tour of the Aso Caldera from its birth to the present, from the perspectives of volcanoes, geology, history, culture, and beliefs. By walking down the stone-folded path that descends the northern outer rim of the mountain and entering the caldera on your own, you can really feel the size of the caldera, one of the largest in the world. You can also enjoy spots related to the history, culture, and beliefs of Aso, where people have lived in the caldera for over 2,000 years. On the way, we will have a tea time with yogurt and sweets grown in the grasslands of Aso.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

The tour starts from the Futae Pass overlooking the Aso Caldera and the majestic active volcano, Mt Aso. The road we will walk is the old Bungo Kaido, which has a history of over 400 years and used to connect Kumamoto (Higo Province) with Tokyo (Edo). The road passes through the grasslands of the northern outer rim of the caldera, where stone pavement still remains. In this 4-hour tour, you will enjoy the panoramic view of the Aso caldera, history and mythology.

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Walking through the Aso Caldera, Historical Walk along the "Bungo Kaido"

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Reviews

4.50

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Exploring the hidden gems in Aso
Lydia L,
Jun 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Thank you so much for taking us to explore around! We feel so blessed to enjoy the beauty in Aso. Look forward to visiting there again.✨✨
Enjoyable walk through the Aso countryside.
Margaret P,
Mar 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We enjoyed walking through the woods and learning local history with gorgeous views of Mt Aso with our guide Kanna. She is very kind and knowledgeable.
Very nice walk, the...
Enrico R,
May 13, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Very nice walk, the guides are extremely kind and helpful. Interesting experience. Better to end it with a brief visit of Aso's crater, as we did.
An experience I could not have had on my own!
KENZO M,
Jun 10, 2022
- Viator
3.00
It was good to be in touch with the nature and history of Aso. It was an experience I could not have had on my own. I enjoyed walking while listening to the unique local stories about the sleeping Buddha, and I would like to participate again. The guide's explanations and the scenery are good, so I think the tour would have been great if only the weather had been better.