Why Choose Us?
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 | 8 hours | 9 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥58,000 | ¥65,000 |
Plan Details
What's Included
- A private car day trip from Kumamoto Station with a trolley train ride
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Kumamoto Station (pickup) |
| 9:30 | Minaterasu, Mashiki (Sanji statue, approx. 15 min stop) |
| 10:15 | Tawarayama Moe no Sato (Nami statue, approx. 30 min stop) |
| 11:10 | Takamori Station (Franky statue, approx. 20 min stop) |
| 11:45 | Lunch in Takamori (approx. 1 hr 30 min) |
| 13:30 | Minamiaso Railway trolley train (round trip from Takamori Station, approx. 1 hour; reservation required, fare not included) |
| 15:00 | Former Tokai University Aso Campus (earthquake memorial site, approx. 40 min stop) |
| 15:50 | New Aso Bridge Lookout Yo-Myuru (approx. 20 min stop) |
| 16:10 | Drive back to Kumamoto |
| 17:00 | Kumamoto Station (drop-off) |
Plan Description
A day in Minamiaso that follows both its scenery and its recovery from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. Stop at Straw Hat Pirates statues in Mashiki and Nishihara, then ride the Minamiaso Railway trolley train from Takamori Station with the caldera rim in view. Afterwards, visit the former Tokai University Aso Campus, preserved as an earthquake memorial site, and look out over the rebuilt New Aso Bridge. A private car lets you plan the day around the train times.
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 → Mashiki (Sanji) → Nishihara (Nami) → Takamori Station (Franky, trolley train) → Former Tokai University Aso Campus → New Aso Bridge Lookout → Kumamoto Station The car waits at Takamori Station during the train ride. Pickup and drop-off at Kumamoto Airport or city hotels 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?
The trolley train fare, facility admission 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. Do we need to book the trolley train?
Yes. The trolley train runs on limited days and requires advance booking, which should be made by you. We will plan the route around your booked train.
Q. Can we use this plan on days the trolley train does not run?
Yes. Instead of the train, the route can include other Minamiaso highlights such as Shirakawa Spring and Takamori Yusui Tunnel Park.
