Nakadake’s crater holds a steaming lake that turns milky turquoise, and you look straight down into it from the rim. Access depends on that day’s gas readings and alert level, and anyone with asthma or a heart condition is told to stay back.
See Aso’s volcanic country, Kusasenri grassland and Takachiho Gorge on a long day trip from Fukuoka, with an optional rowboat ride.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Kevin was the best tour guide. He's so funny and I loved my tour with him!”
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4,957 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
Visit Kamishikimi Shrine, Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Kurokawa Onsen on a full-day Kyushu tour from Fukuoka or Kumamoto.
★ 4.9“The itinerary schedule was very comfortable, and the tour guide Ms. Kong Yan and the driver Mr. Makoto both provided fantastic service. Kumamoto's Aso region has recovered very well, and I was deeply moved to see the locals' efforts toward post-disaster recovery. I hope everything…”
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3,621 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $44.25
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“Thank you, Sister Xiaoyu, for your professional explanations all the way and for taking such patient care of us. We will definitely request Sister Xiaoyu (Lihong) by name if we have the chance next time!”
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2,609 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
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“Summer is amazing, truly a great value!”
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1,987 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
Visit Takachiho Gorge, Kusasenri and Mount Aso from Kumamoto in one long day, with practical advice on boat tickets, seasonal changes and guide language.
★ 4.9“Our guide was so kind and led us wonderfully, making the trip a pleasure. I would love to use this service again next time~~”
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960 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
A practical review of the Fukuoka day tour to Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso, with shrine climbs, long drives, crater closures, and value tips.
★ 4.6“The tour guide was very friendly and the schedule was well-arranged. Although the weather wasn't great, it didn't really affect our experience.”
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704 reviewsFrom $22.15
Travel from Fukuoka to Takachiho Gorge, Aso and Kusasenri on a long but scenic day trip, with optional gorge boating and a local beef lunch.
★ 4.7“Today, our tour guide Helen took us to Takachiho Gorge and Kusasenai. We were very lucky with the wonderful weather and got to see a lot of beautiful scenery. The itinerary was also very well-paced, so we didn't feel rushed just to check off sights.”
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519 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
Compare the volcano, shrine and gorge on this long Fukuoka day trip, with practical advice on timing, meals, walking and Mount Aso access.
★ 4.8“Our tour guide, Wang Qi, was absolutely wonderful! He explained everything so thoroughly, helping us understand the geographical background, and even took tons of great photos for everyone. ❤️ All the sights on this tour were incredibly beautiful. If you're coming to Fukuoka, you absolutely…”
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438 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
Compare this Fukuoka day tour to Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso, with practical advice on long bus rides, changing conditions, and value.
★ 4.8“haji is the best tour guide”
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414 reviewsFrom $44.20
Visit a cedar-shaded shrine, Aso’s broad grasslands and Kurokawa’s hot springs on a practical 10-hour day trip from Kumamoto.
★ 4.8“The attractions are introduced in great detail, and there are many guides from locals too!”
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394 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
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“We were very satisfied with this tour itinerary. Our guide, Helen (Xiao Tan), provided clear explanations, made excellent arrangements, and took great care of the group members. We will definitely choose Klook again for our next day tour.”
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346 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
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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325 reviews10 hoursFrom $47.39
Travel from Fukuoka to Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Kurokawa Onsen on a guided Kyushu day trip, with changing volcano access and long road stretches.
★ 4.9“Excellent! Absolutely wonderful! I highly recommend it to everyone.”
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294 reviewsFrom $44.20
Compare this Fukuoka day trip’s shrines, Takachiho Gorge, optional boat ride and Mount Aso upgrade, with practical timing and value advice.
★ 4.8“This Gogoday one-day tour to Takachiho and Mount Aso's Kusasenri was a fantastic experience! Sun is a wonderful and friendly tour guide. He interacted well with everyone, clearly introduced the attractions throughout the trip, and managed our time expertly, making the whole itinerary smooth, relaxing,…”
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231 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
Discover the natural beauty of Kyushu with this guided tour featuring Mount Aso's volcano crater, Kusasenri Grasslands, and Takachiho Gorge’s boat ride. Great value and authentic sights.
★ 4.7“Takachiho Gorge was really beautiful, we did the boat ride and I believe it was worth the atmosphere and fun, 30mins on the boat was plenty. While I was sad we could not see the Mt Aso crater due to sad recent crash, the viewpoints…”
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222 reviews10 hours - 1 dayFrom $45by JRT Group