15 Best Kusasenri Tours

Kusasenri is a wide grassy bowl below Nakadake, with a pond in the middle and horses you can ride around it. The grass is burned off every early spring to hold back the forest, so it’s black in March, green by June and gold in autumn.

3.Kyushu Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride-Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine/Takachiho Mini-Train-Mount Aso-Kusasenri (Departing from Kumamoto)

Compare boat and no-boat options on this full-day Kumamoto tour to Takachiho Gorge, Kusasenri and Mount Aso, with practical notes on tickets and timing.

★ 4.9

“Tour guide Yin was very attentive and careful the whole way, excellent 👍”

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4.Aso Natural Scenery | Minami Aso Railway, Mount Aso (including shuttle bus), Kusasenri, Kumamoto Castle/Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Round trip from Fukuoka)

Ride the Minami Aso Railway, see Mount Aso and Kusasenri, then choose Kurokawa Onsen or Kumamoto Castle on this long Fukuoka day trip.

★ 4.8

“3 stars are for the weather; it was really terrible. When we arrived at Kusasenri, we couldn't see a thing due to heavy rain and thick fog, so we didn't go up to the crater either. The Aso sightseeing train was also canceled because of…”

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6.Kyushu Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride Experience & Wagyu Beef Lunch Day Trip: Takachiho Gorge & Mount Aso & Kusasenri (Departing from Fukuoka)

Review this Fukuoka day trip to Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso, with practical advice on boat tickets, lunch, long drives and changing weather.

★ 4.6

“Thanks to our tour guide Liu Zhihong (Cico) for his professional guidance and help with taking photos. He always has a smiling face and deserves a five-star review. You can never go wrong choosing a tour itinerary organized by Gogoday for your next trip!”

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7.Kyushu Mount Aso Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge + Kusasenri + Mount Aso/Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Departing from Fukuoka

Compare this Fukuoka day tour to Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Takachiho Gorge, with practical advice on the boat, long drives and current shrine swap.

★ 4.9

“Kevin was awesome. Was a fun day, highly recommend. Kevin is a good bloke. He can speak many language. Very helpful and super funny. 100/10%”

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8.Kumamoto Minamiaso Railway & Kusasenri & Kumamoto Castle / Kurokawa Onsen Day Tour (Round Trip from Fukuoka)

Ride the Minami Aso Railway, see Kusasenri and choose Kumamoto Castle or Kurokawa Onsen on a long, scenic day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.8

“The overall itinerary was very relaxed, with most of the time spent traveling by car. This was my first time encountering two tour guides; the female guide was very experienced, while the male guide seemed new. The microphone volume on the bus made it difficult…”

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9.Departing from Kyushu Kumamoto | Aso Kusasenri & Minami Aso Railway & Takachiho Gorge Day Trip (Boat Ride Optional)

Travel from Kumamoto to Takachiho Gorge, Kusasenri and the Minami Aso Railway, with an optional gorge boat ride and guide-led transport.

★ 4.9

“It was disappointing that we couldn't ride the trolley train because of the rain, but the guide was wonderful and I am so glad I joined this tour!!! Next time, I want to experience the trolley train on a sunny day and visit Kusasenrigahama when…”

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10.Kyushu Hiking Tour | Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine & Mount Aso Kusasenri & Kurokawa Onsen & Free Crater Shuttle Bus (Departing from Kumamoto/Fukuoka)

Visit Aso’s volcanic grasslands, a lantern-lined mountain shrine and Kurokawa Onsen on a 10-hour Kyushu day tour from Kumamoto or Fukuoka.

★ 4.9

“Unfortunately, the weather was bad, and the rain intensified when we arrived at Kurokawa Onsen, making it impossible to leisurely explore this hot spring town. We'll just have to look forward to using the 1500 yen hot spring pass next time.”

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11.Kumamoto Aso Nakadake Crater & Kusasenri Day Trip Private Tour

A self-guided Aso day trip links Kusasenri, Mount Aso and Kumamoto by scheduled bus, with lunch included and crater access subject to conditions.

★ 4.2

“There was heavy snow in Aso, so the bus stopped running. The trip was cancelled only at Aso Station. The return bus had a fixed time. I had to arrange nearby attractions by myself. It was a pity that I didn't go to Mt. Aso.…”

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13.Fukuoka Takachiho Gorge & Kusasenri One-Day Bus Tour

Ride beneath Takachiho Gorge’s cliffs, then take in Kusasenri and Mount Aso on a long, scenic day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.6

“great trip, beautiful weather so takachiho gorge was amazing to visit. guide was pretty experienced and knew how to tweak itinerary to ensure we could try to see Mt Aso crater as it's all dependent on the gas levels on the day. lunch was brilliant,…”

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14.Kumamoto Mt. Aso, Kusasenri & Takachiho or Kurokawa from Fukuoka

Compare a Fukuoka day trip to Mount Aso, Kusasenri and either Kurokawa Onsen or Takachiho, with practical advice on timing, costs and crater access.

★ 4.9

“Great day to enjoy both Mt.Aso and Kurokawa Onsen in one day. We got lucky with the great weather! The trip is easy to join from fukuoka and the communication with guide was easy as well. Overall nice day out!”

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15.(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.

★ 4.9

“Mr Bai was very helpful and accommodated our requests, even sharing a great recommendation for a dinner location!”

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