5 Best Daikanbo Tours

Daikanbo is the high point of Aso’s northern rim, 936 metres up, and from there the five central peaks look like a reclining Buddha. On a clear day the Kuju mountains show up to the east as well.

1.(Fukuoka Departure) Kumamoto Private Car Charter Day Tour | Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Kumamoto Bear Square, Mount Aso, Kusasenri, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Aso Shrine, Shirakawa Suigen, Daikanbo | Private Customized Tour

Plan a flexible Fukuoka-to-Kumamoto private car day, with route ideas for Mount Aso, Kumamoto Castle, gardens, shrines, and more.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Xiao Chen has a great attitude, manages the itinerary time well, and provides excellent service.”

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2.Kumamoto Departure Aso Area Chartered Car Day Tour | Kumamoto Castle | Mount Aso Crater | Kusasenri | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Shirakawa Spring Source | Aso Shrine | Daikanbo | Nabe Falls | Kurokawa Onsen, etc.

Plan a flexible private day from Kumamoto to Aso, with a Chinese- and Japanese-speaking driver, custom stops, and clear extra-cost details.

★ 5.0

“Our driver for this trip was Mr. Jiang. He arrived at the hotel promptly in the morning and offered suggestions for our itinerary, even helping us book restaurants. He also assisted with taking photos at the attractions. We were a bit embarrassed that we went…”

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4.Kyushu Miyazaki & Aso Natural Scenery: Optional Takachiho Gorge Boat Experience, Daikanbo, Kurokawa Onsen (Departing from Kumamoto)

Compare Takachiho Gorge, Aso’s Daikanbo viewpoint, and Kurokawa Onsen on a full-day trip from Kumamoto, with an optional gorge boat ride.

★ 4.9

“This trip is definitely worth repeating. For first-time visitors to Kumamoto, especially with tour guide Tie Jun's detailed explanations, you'll gain a thorough understanding. You absolutely must try the hot springs, because the experience is truly fantastic!”

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5.Departing from Kumamoto, Kyushu | Takachiho Gorge & Daikanbo & Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Takachiho Gorge boat ride option

Compare this Kumamoto day trip to Takachiho Gorge, Daikanbo, and Kurokawa Onsen, with an optional gorge boat ride and practical comfort tips.

★ 4.7

“The travel time for each schedule was too long and the legroom in the bus was tight, making it physically tiring and causing lower back pain. Fortunately, the tour guide took good care of us, which was some consolation.”

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