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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 | 9.5 hours | 10 hours | 11 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥68,500 | ¥72,000 | ¥79,000 |
Plan Details
What's Included
- A private car day trip to Aso from Kumamoto Station
- 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 (souvenir shopping, approx. 15 min stop) |
| 10:00 | Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (round trip by crater shuttle bus, approx. 30 min visit; shuttle fare not included) |
| 11:00 | Kusasenri grasslands (walk and lunch, approx. 2 hours; horseback riding at extra cost) |
| 13:45 | Daikanbo lookout (panoramic view of the Aso caldera, approx. 1 hour stop) |
| 15:00 | ASO MILK FACTORY (dairy sweets and shopping, approx. 1 hour stop) |
| 16:15 | Drive back to Kumamoto |
| 18:00 | Kumamoto Station (drop-off) |
Plan Description
This plan covers the classic Aso route, Nakadake Crater, the Kusasenri grasslands and the Daikanbo lookout, in one day by private car. By public transport the same day means several train and bus connections and a late return; with a private car you ride straight from Kumamoto Station with no transfers. See the smoking Nakadake Crater, horses grazing on the Kusasenri grasslands, and the sweeping caldera view from Daikanbo at your own pace, then relax at ASO MILK FACTORY before heading back to Kumamoto in the early evening.
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 → Aso Sanjo Terminal & Nakadake Crater → Kusasenri → Daikanbo → ASO MILK FACTORY → Kumamoto Station Pickup at Kumamoto city hotels, drop-off at Kumamoto Airport 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 and activity fees, the crater shuttle bus fare and meals are not included and are paid on site on the day. 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 the tour focuses on places that remain open, such as the Kusasenri grasslands and the Aso Volcano Museum.
Q. Can the tour end at Kumamoto Airport?
Yes. Kumamoto Airport lies on the way back from Aso to Kumamoto Station, so the tour can end at the airport to match your flight. Changing the route changes the driving distance, so the price may change.
