15 Best Temple and Shrine Tours near Mt Aso

The shrine most Aso tours visit isn’t Aso Shrine but Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu, up a long flight of stone steps through the cedars. Aso Shrine on the caldera floor is the older one, and it got its two-storey gate back in 2023 after the earthquake.

1.Mount Aso Crater, Kusasenri, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Kurokawa Onsen (Departing from Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

Visit Kamishikimi Shrine, Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Kurokawa Onsen on a full-day Kyushu tour from Fukuoka or Kumamoto.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Tour guide Sun and driver Mako were exceptionally wonderful and very responsible to everyone. We were very satisfied with the itinerary. There are many fewer people after the Kumamoto earthquake, but there is no need to worry at all; it is very safe. I also…”

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2.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

“Although we encountered rainy and overcast weather this time, the mist-shrouded Kusasenri and Takachiho Gorge had a unique charm of their own-so ethereal and beautiful! Tour Guide Sun was also very reliable and humorous, sharing a lot of interesting facts and stories about Kumamoto along…”

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4.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 very passionate, but the time allocation for each attraction left a bit to be desired. I wish we could have spent a little less time at the gorge and at least 15 more minutes exploring the shrine. Thirty minutes was barely enough time…”

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6.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

“Tour guide Alex Zhang was very nice. When we left the tour group at Kurokawa Onsen, Alex helped us contact the hot spring hotel's shuttle bus and even waited with us until it arrived. Thumbs up for Alex!”

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7.Miyazaki Kumamoto Exploration Tour | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amanoiwato, Takachiho Gorge, Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip | Departing from Fukuoka

Compare three Fukuoka day trips to Takachiho, Mount Aso and Kurokawa Onsen, with practical notes on travel time, stops and value.

★ 4.8

“The weather was clear and the scenery was beautiful. Our tour guide was attentive and caring, and the timing was just right. For those of us without a car who wanted to experience nature, this was truly an excellent choice. Highly recommended!”

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8.阿蘇中岳火山 & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine One-day Downtown Highlights & City Highlights Tour

Review this flexible Aso day tour to Nakadake Volcano and Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, with practical advice on costs, weather and private transport.

★ 4.7

“The driver, Ms. Wang, was very nice, attentive and patient. Driving is very stable and familiar with road conditions. The three of us were assigned a 7-seater car, which made the trip very comfortable. When I had a free time after completing my scheduled itinerary,…”

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11.Visit to the Aso Shrine and Walk Around the Active Volcano Mt. Aso

Discover the awe-inspiring Aso Shrine and embark on a thrilling journey around the majestic Mt. Aso volcano. Uncover the secrets of this remarkable natural wonder today!

★ 5.0

“Our guide Kana Illig was very friendly and accommodating. Being an Aso resident, she shares generously about local practices and culture. The prayer session in the Aso Shrine was very enlightening as this is our first time after so many viRead more”

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12.(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

“The driver was very patient in explaining the itinerary.”

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14.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

“Today's private car tour was very enjoyable and satisfying! Our driver, Mr. Bai Tiequan, arrived promptly at our accommodation to pick us up, and the entire trip went smoothly without any delays. Not only was the car very comfortable and spacious, but he also chatted…”

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15.Mount Aso One-Day Tour in Kyushu: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Kusasenri, Kurokawa Onsen (Departing from Fukuoka, includes Mount Aso shuttle bus, minimum 1 person to form a group)

Compare this Fukuoka day trip to Aso: a cedar-lined shrine, volcano views, and time at Kurokawa Onsen, with practical weather and cost caveats.

★ 4.5

“Thank you to our tour guide, Daisy Wu, for her meticulous care throughout the day. Her professional and detailed explanations of each attraction made today's itinerary rich and enjoyable. It was truly a great value choice! 👍”

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