Mt. Aso Caldera
One of the world's largest active calderas. Hike the lunar-like rim of Nakadake crater and gaze into a turquoise sulfuric lake few tourists ever see up close.
Half day to full day
Free (cable car ~¥1,200)
Spring (April–May) and Autumn (October–November)
90 min by bus from Kumamoto Station
Location
Why Visit
- 1
Active volcano crater with turquoise sulfuric lake
- 2
Vast green caldera stretching over 100km
- 3
Horseback riding across volcanic plains
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