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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 | 7.5 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥54,500 | ¥58,000 |
Plan Details
What's Included
- A private car day trip from Kumamoto Station to the springs of Minamiaso
- 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) |
| 9:25 | Roadside Station Asobo no Sato Kugino (view of the Aso peaks, approx. 20 min) |
| 9:55 | Koike Spring (approx. 30 min) |
| 10:30 | Yoshidajo Gokenjo Kumiba Spring (approx. 20 min) |
| 11:00 | Myojin Pond Meisui Park (approx. 30 min) |
| 11:40 | Soba lunch near Myojin Pond (approx. 1 hour) |
| 12:50 | Shirakawa Spring (approx. 45 min; conservation fee not included) |
| 13:50 | Roadside Station Asobo no Sato Kugino (souvenirs and a café break, approx. 45 min) |
| 14:40 | Drive back to Kumamoto |
| 15:40 | Kumamoto Station (drop-off) |
Plan Description
Tour the natural springs of Minamiaso Village, known as the place where water is born. Take in the view of the five peaks of Aso from Roadside Station Asobo no Sato Kugino, then visit Koike Spring in the woods, the Yoshida Castle spring that once supplied the feudal lord, and Myojin Pond, where water wells up from the bottom of the pond. Have a soba lunch made with local water, then see Shirakawa Spring, which gushes about 60 tons of water a minute. The springs are spread out and hard to reach by public transport; a private car takes you to each in turn. Bring an empty bottle to take some spring water home.
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 → Roadside Station Asobo no Sato Kugino → Koike Spring → Yoshidajo Gokenjo Kumiba Spring → Myojin Pond Meisui Park → soba lunch → Shirakawa Spring → Roadside Station Asobo no Sato Kugino → 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?
Spring conservation fees 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. Can we take spring water home?
Yes. You can draw water at most of the springs, so bring empty bottles or containers. Heavy water is no problem since it rides in the car.
Q. Can we start from Kumamoto Airport?
Yes. Minamiaso is closer to Kumamoto Airport, so starting there shortens the drive. Change the pickup point to Kumamoto Airport when you book.
