English Mt. Aso Visitor Center
About “Mt. Aso Visitor Center”
Mt. Aso Visitor Center is in first floor of Aso Volcano Museum.
Here visitors can learn about the wonder of nature, culture, trekking routes, information about Aso-Kuju national park and UNESCO Global geopark.
Floor map
National Park Information
Find out more about the goals and activities of Japan's National Parks.This area also explains about Aso-Kuju National Park and Aso UNESCO Global Geopark.
Mt.Aso Information
Learn about Aso's trekking routes, wildlife, and water sources.
There are projection mapping diorama and other hands-on displays.
Volcano Information
Delve into the world of volcanoes, learn about the dangers, and find out more.
Plants of Aso
A flower calendar displays large images of the Kyushu azalea colonies. They take over Aso in spring along with other unique plants in the region.
Aso Sightseeing Information
Mt. Aso isn't the only attraction in the area. Discover information about expansive guide tours, highlights, and other up-to-date information about Aso.
Lecture Room
Aso grasslands have over 1000 years of history. Learn about undertaken efforts to pass on the grasslands of Aso into the future. These efforts have close-knit bonds between the grasslands, pasturage and agriculture. This space is also used for lectures and events.
Information
Visitor Information
Aso Volcano Museum 1F, Akamizu, Aso City,Kumamoto 869-2232
TEL.0967-34-2111 /
FAX.0967-34-2115
- Opening hours
- 9:00 - 17:00
- Open
- 365 days a year - round
Opening hours may change or closed due toweather conditions.
Access
- By Train and Bus
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- By Car
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MAP CODE：256 456 770* 85
Aso Five Peaks
Hiking Information
The trekking courses starting from the Visitor Center offer views of the outer rim of the Aso caldera, formed 90,000 years ago, as well as the Kusasenri-ga-hama crater remnants from 30,000 years ago. You can also see Kishimadake, formed 4,000 years ago, and the active crater of Nakadake.
Mt.Kishimadake Course
Altitude 1326m
Mt.Eboshidake Course
1 loop:Approx. 2 hours
Distance 3.8km
Altitude 1337m
Sunasenri-ga-hama Course
Check the latest volcano information
The guided tours
Aso volcano museum offers various guided tours.
You can choose a course based on your interests and physical ability.
Guides will introduce you to volcanic terrains, geological formations, grasslands and wildflowers.
Time required: minimun 1 hour
Time required: Approx. 1-2 hours (varies depending on course) Tour fee
(varies depending on number of people)
For further information, please contact Aso volcano museum guided center
Tel: 0967-34-2111
Rules
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Check the latest information, do not trespass closed hiking routes due to volcanic gas, earthquake or heavy rain disasters.
Especially volcanic gas are flowing around Mt. Nakadake crater.
Person with asthma should avoid walking Sunasenri-ga-hama and Mt.Nakadake to take precautions for your health as hazardous gas can trigger potential attacks. -
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Submit a hiking registration form to the trailhead box.
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Stay on walking path to avoid danger and protect ecosystems.
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Ensure to bring adequate gear and plan your hike according to your physical fitness.
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Take care not to let your phone battery run out during the hike.
National Parks Etiquette
To ensure that everyone can enjoy using national parks,
please remember the importance of nature and adhere to the following guidelines.
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Keep our national park clean
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Refrain from picking flowers and plants
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Avoid approaching and feeding wild animals
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Refrain from capturing animals or insects
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Please smoke only in designated areas
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Campfires allowed only in designated areas
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Avoid entering grazing areas as it may cause diseases to livestock
Restriction and Alert Updates for the Aso Volcano
In cases where volcanic gas may affect human health, temporary access restrictions will be applied.
Please ensure you have checked the latest information on the website below prior to your visit.
Aso Volcano Museum
You can learn about history of Aso volcano, the mechanisms of volcanic eruptions, the calderas in the world included volcanoes in space or undersea volcanoes.
- Opening hours
- 9:00 - 17:00
- Open
- 365 days a year - round
- Admission fees
- adult ￥1100child ￥550elderly ￥880
