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Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine, Mt. Aso and Kurokawa Onsen Guided Tour

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Language: English, Chinese

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Duration: 11 hours

Wheelchair accessible

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the beautiful natural landscapes at Aso Volcano
Visit Kamishiromi Kumanoza shrine, a famous filming location
Experience Kurokawa Onsen, a traditional Japanese open-air hot spring
Depart from Fukuoka, with an excellent driver/guide at your service

What to expect

On this tour, you'll depart from Fukuoka, take a 2.5-hour drive to Kamishiromi Kumanoza Shrine, the filming location of the movie 'Into the Forest of Fireflies Light'. Then you'll arrive at Aso Volcano, located in the northeast of Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu Island. It is the symbol of Kumamoto and is famous for its composite volcano with a large caldera.

Your adventure continues to Kusasenri, which is a vast grassy plain that offers great views of the volcanically active Nakadake Peak. There is also a large pond in Kusasenri where you can also see horses grazing. This scenic location has become a popular feature of the Aso Geopark. Finally, you can experience the Japanese-style open-air bath at Kurokawa Onsen for a rejuvenating experience.

What's included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver
Parking
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Where

LAWSON Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Store, 2 Chome-2-2 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, Japan

Meeting point:

8.00 am at Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Lawson. When you go to the meeting place, look for the guide with a "JRT" flag logo. Arrive at the designated pickup point 20 minutes prior to departure.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Public hot springs aren't recommended for children under the age of 3

Not allowed:

Public hot don't allow participants over the age of 69

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note the size and quantity of your luggage in the Additional Comments section of your order. Each piece costs 2,000 yen
A shuttle bus to the summit of the Aso Volcano is available at own expense
The price doesn't include entrance fees to the public hot springs

Know in advance:

This tour offers multilingual services with a multilingual guide (rather than a single-language guide). As this is a shared tour, there may be other passengers in the same vehicle speaking different languages. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
Travel may face traffic delays or early closure of attractions. Routes, order and duration of stays will be adjusted based on daily traffic to improve efficiency. Avoid arranging dinners or tight transportation connections
Access to the crater of the Aso Volcano depends on the day's weather and gas concentration, with opening status subject to official announcements on the day. If an entry ban is issued, the original visit to "Senri Grassland" will be extended to 90 minutes, and the duration of stays at other attractions will be prolonged accordingly. No refunds will be provided
Nude bathing is mandatory at public hot springs. Entry requires small tattoos to be covered with skin-coloured patches. Large tattoos may result in denial of entry

Remember to bring:

If you're planning to visit the hot springs, please bring a change of clothes

Provider

JRTGroup

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 25 hours before the experience begins.

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