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After a long severe winter, spring has come to Aso! Miyamakirishima (Kyushu Azalea) is one of the spring symbols in Aso. They grow only on high volcanic mountains in Kyushu area, mainly in Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Oita. Kyushu Azalea is shrub and blooms from May to June. During this season, pink carpet covers on the surface of rocky mountains and it’s one of the highlights of spring. In this tour, you will enjoy nature and culture of Aso area and our friendly English-speaking guide will share local stories and myths with you. Join us on this spring limited tour and feel the charm of spring in Aso!

Available 2025

From the middle of May to the end of May

Highlights

⭐️ Miyama Kirishima (ミヤマキリシマ, Kyushu Azalea)

Miyama Kirishima grows only on high volcanic mountains in Kyushu area, mainly in Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Oita. Kyushu Azalea is shrub and blooms from May to June. During this season, pink carpet covers on the surface of rocky mountains and it’s one of the highlights of spring. Interestingly, they can live only on bare rock mountains in volcanic field which is a severe environment for most plants. In these areas, soil is extremely dry and plants are exposed to cold and strong wind at all the time. Only in this severe circumstance, Miyama Kirishima can survive as a dominant species. If the volcanic activity finishes and many plants start to flourish, then they will be extinct losing out their habitat.

⭐️Mt. Eboshi (烏帽子岳)

Eboshidake is one of the five Aso peaks. The elevation is 1337 meters, but as you will start climbing from Kusasenrigahama (1150 meters above sea level), visitors can enjoy a round-trip climb that takes about one and a half to two hours. From the summit, one can enjoy a 360-degree view. You can see not only Mt. Nakadake crater, but also various views toward Kumamoto City, Minami-aso, and Aso City.

⭐️ Mt. Nakadake crater（中岳火口）

Nakadake Crater is a must-visit place in Aso and one of the few places in the world where you can see an active crater. You will feel the breath of the earth. At Sunasenri area, you will see desolate volcanic landscape. It is an old crater and almost no vegetation grows here. It is a world of sand as far as the eye can see.

TOUR NAME

Miyama Kirishima(Kyushu Azalea) viewing trekking and Nakadake volcano tour

TOUR TYPE

Full day

DESTINATION

#Mt. Eboshi #Mt.Nakadake crater

NOTES

・Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, COVID-19 restrictions and other unavoidable circumstances.
・This event is ON rain or shine. In case of bad weather, we will cut the outdoor activities short and visit some museums or other onsen in the area.

・The trail path may be slippery, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

INCLUSION

private taxi, travel insurance, fun and friendly English-speaking guide

EXCLUSION

Food / Drinks
Lunch is not included in this tour. Please notify us in advance if you have any food preference.