Looks fantastic! I've been wanting to do this hike but it takes quite a while to get there by train. Guess I'll have to make another trip back to Japan! Your detailed guide is really informative, thanks.
I think flying into Kumamoto would be the way to go as from there you can get to both Aso and Beppu pretty easily. That said, the next time I go to Kyushu I'm going to rent a car so I can get to places like Kujusan (there used to be a bus from Aso but no more) and Kaimondake down south past Kagoshima, which sounds amazing. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
Oh wow! I love volcanoes and have been to a few in various parts of the world. I knew that Kyushu had a lot of volcanic activity but this is an amazing showcase of it. Absolutely must put this on my list!
Hello from NYC! Thank you for such a detailed video, we'll be visiting Kyushu in 3 weeks and while making itinerary, i was debating if we should make a little detour at Mt. Aso (driving from Takachiho to Yufuin) but after watching your so elaborative and detailed video, it was no brainer, I added it to my excel sheet right away, so thank you! How long was the hike that can get us closest to the crater, were there any signs forbidding flying drones?
Thank you for the splendid video! I am thinking about going there in mid-April but still juggling whether to take a hike from Aso Sanjo to Kusasenri or take this instead! Do you mind sharing how long you spend for the Nakadake and Takadake loop trail? Thank you!
I would definitely do the Nakadake/Takadake loop trail if you can. The scenery is out of this world! There are lots of options for the route you take, but you'll need at least three hours. I based my plan off this: www.alltrails.com/en-gb/explore/trail/japan/kumamoto/mount-nakadake-mount-takadake-loop
Thank you for an amazing guidance! Such a fantastic and dynamically enjoyable route. I'm looking into the same route from Alltrail and then fortunately found your video haha. Me and my gf are anticipating to follow this on the upcoming September. Cheers!
Glad you found it helpful! Hope you have a fantastic time - Mount Aso was unlike anything I'd seen before 😎 If you're going to Beppu check out my video about Mt Yufu too - that's also well worth doing 👍
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Looks fantastic! I've been wanting to do this hike but it takes quite a while to get there by train. Guess I'll have to make another trip back to Japan! Your detailed guide is really informative, thanks.
I think flying into Kumamoto would be the way to go as from there you can get to both Aso and Beppu pretty easily. That said, the next time I go to Kyushu I'm going to rent a car so I can get to places like Kujusan (there used to be a bus from Aso but no more) and Kaimondake down south past Kagoshima, which sounds amazing. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
Good job on the video. I’m using it to help my current trip to aso 👍🏼 this helped
So pleased to hear it! Hope you're having an awesome time =D
Oh wow! I love volcanoes and have been to a few in various parts of the world. I knew that Kyushu had a lot of volcanic activity but this is an amazing showcase of it. Absolutely must put this on my list!
This is so cool and eerily desolate scenery, perfect for Halloween!
This was super helpful, informative and loved see all the landscapes of Aso. Super excited to come here!
Thank you! It's a pretty awesome part of Japan so I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time =D
Hello from NYC! Thank you for such a detailed video, we'll be visiting Kyushu in 3 weeks and while making itinerary, i was debating if we should make a little detour at Mt. Aso (driving from Takachiho to Yufuin) but after watching your so elaborative and detailed video, it was no brainer, I added it to my excel sheet right away, so thank you!
How long was the hike that can get us closest to the crater, were there any signs forbidding flying drones?
Thanks for an amazing video
Thinking about hiking solo while visiting Beppu in mid Sep. Great reference
Pleased I could help! Mount Yufu is pretty freaking awesome, as is Beppu. It's probably also worth visiting Yufuin too ;) Have fun!
Thank you so much for making this as I was searching hard for the trail possibility from Kumamoto. This really help
My pleasure! I hope you have a fantastic time :)
Thank you for the splendid video! I am thinking about going there in mid-April but still juggling whether to take a hike from Aso Sanjo to Kusasenri or take this instead! Do you mind sharing how long you spend for the Nakadake and Takadake loop trail? Thank you!
I would definitely do the Nakadake/Takadake loop trail if you can. The scenery is out of this world! There are lots of options for the route you take, but you'll need at least three hours. I based my plan off this: www.alltrails.com/en-gb/explore/trail/japan/kumamoto/mount-nakadake-mount-takadake-loop
Thank you for an amazing guidance! Such a fantastic and dynamically enjoyable route. I'm looking into the same route from Alltrail and then fortunately found your video haha. Me and my gf are anticipating to follow this on the upcoming September. Cheers!
Glad you found it helpful! Hope you have a fantastic time - Mount Aso was unlike anything I'd seen before 😎 If you're going to Beppu check out my video about Mt Yufu too - that's also well worth doing 👍
Are there luggage lockers at the museum?
I don't believe so... but it's not something I was looking for.