Sightseeing Information

Hokubu (North) Area

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Mt. Daikanbo

The ideal spot to take in the breathtaking view of Aso's five peaks—said to resemble the sleeping form of Buddha— across a field of rice paddies.

Water Fountain Tour Around Aso Shrine (Aso City)

Enjoy a gentle stroll through the town and visit the more than twenty spring water fountains scattered about the town.

Kikuchi Valley (Kikuchi City)

One of Japan's most impressive valleys, a mountain stream flows between the natural broad-leaved trees, carving out beautiful waterfalls of assorted sizes, rapids and deep pools.

Sensuikyo Gorge (Aso City)

Hiburi Shinji (Shinto Fire-Waving Rite)/Aso Shrine (Aso City)

Onda Festival/Kokuzo Shrine, Aso Shrine (Aso City)

Nanbu (South) Area

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Tawarayamatoge Pass Observation Point (Minamiaso Village)

This is Minami-Aso's most famous viewing spot, and with a view down into the valley below it is popular with visitors to the area.

Minamiaso Springs (Minamiaso Village)

Visitors can enjoy numerous natural springs including the source of the Shirakawa River, which was selected among the 100 famous waters in Japan, to the many water sources selected among Kumamoto's top 100.

Takamoridon-no-sugi Cedar Tree (Takamori Town)

With a trunk measuring over 10 m in circumference and numerous branches stretching out from its core, this giant cedar overwhelms all who see it.

Men-no-ishi Stone (Minamiaso Village)

Isshingyo Giant Sakura (Minamiaso Village)

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (Takamori Town)

Nagano-Iwato Kagura Festival (Shinto Dance) (Minamiaso Village)