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Private Tour
Choose your destinations freely, finalize the route after booking
Charter from 1 Hour
Book in 30-minute increments
Great for Groups & Luggage
Large vehicles seating up to 9 available
Price
| Charter Duration | 9 hours | 10 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥65,000 | ¥72,000 |
Plan Details
What's Included
- A private car day trip from Kumamoto Station to Mt. Aso and the Aso Shrine town
- Highway tolls, parking fees, and service charges included
- Transfer by minivan or large wagon (up to 9 passengers)
What's Not Included
- Specific vehicle selection fee (available as an optional add-on)
- Admission tickets to facilities or sightseeing spots
- Tour guide
- Other personal expenses
Sample Itinerary
*This is a fully chartered private tour. Departure time, waypoints, and time spent at photo spots can be freely arranged on the day based on your preferences. The itinerary below is only a sample.
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Kumamoto Station (pickup) |
| 9:45 | Aso Sanjo Terminal & Nakadake Crater (round trip by crater shuttle bus, approx. 1 hr 30 min; shuttle fare not included) |
| 12:00 | Visit Aso Shrine |
| 12:30 | Monzenmachi shopping street (spring-water fountains, street food and lunch, approx. 2 hours) |
| 14:45 | ASO MILK FACTORY (dairy sweets and souvenirs, approx. 1 hour) |
| 15:50 | Drive back to Kumamoto |
| 17:00 | Kumamoto Station (drop-off) |
Plan Description
See both sides of Aso in one day: the volcano and the shrine town. In the morning, head from Aso Sanjo Terminal to the Nakadake Crater and see the smoking crater up close. Then drive down into the caldera to visit Aso Shrine, and stroll the shopping street in front of it, where spring-water fountains line the way, for street food and lunch. Stop at ASO MILK FACTORY on the way back. By public transport the trip between the summit and the shrine town needs connections; a private car links everything from Kumamoto Station in one route.
About Booking
After making a provisional booking, a confirmation notice will be sent to you within 3 days.
For last-minute bookings, we will notify you of vehicle availability within a few hours.
*Availability may be limited for last-minute bookings, so we highly recommend booking well in advance.
Pick-up & Drop-off Points
Kumamoto Station → Mt. Aso & Nakadake Crater → Aso Shrine & Monzenmachi shopping street → ASO MILK FACTORY → Kumamoto Station Pickup and drop-off at Kumamoto Airport or city hotels and changes to stops can be arranged.
Important Notes / Cancellation Policy
- If you are not at the pick-up location after your scheduled departure time, your booking will be automatically canceled.
- Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Please allow plenty of time when making your reservation.
- If you wish to change the time or location, please cancel your current reservation and book again.
Cancellation Policy
Once the booking is confirmed, cancellation fees will apply under the following conditions:
- Up to 3 days before the departure date: Free
- 1 to 2 days before the departure date: 30% of the total fare
- On the departure date up to the scheduled time: 50% of the total fare
- After the scheduled departure time: 100% of the total fare
Q. Is anything not included in the price?
Facility admission, the crater shuttle bus fare and meals are not included and are paid on site. Parking fees, expressway tolls, fuel and tax are all included in the tour price.
Q. What happens if the Nakadake Crater is closed?
Access to the crater area can be restricted depending on volcanic gas levels and the volcanic alert level. On those days we will take you to places that remain open, such as the Kusasenri grasslands and the Aso Volcano Museum.
Q. What is there to do in the shrine town?
The shopping street leading from Aso Shrine has spring-water fountains where you can drink the local water, plus street food such as horse-meat croquettes and akaushi beef cutlets. The car waits nearby while you walk.
