From Fukuoka: Mt. Aso & Minamiaso Railway and Kurokawa Onsen Day Tour

Depart from Fukuoka and
explore Aso and Kurokawa Onsen in a day

Depart at 9:00 AM from near Hakata Station in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Minamiaso Railway, Mt. Aso and Kusasenri, and Kurokawa Onsen in turn, and return to Fukuoka at around 6:50 PM. This is a group tour with travelers from many countries, and the guide provides multilingual commentary.

Ride the Minamiaso Railway along the foot of Mt. Aso

At around 11:30 AM, board the Minamiaso Railway at Tateno Station and ride for about 40 minutes to Minami-Aso Shirakawa-Suigen Station. The train runs through mountains and countryside, with panoramic views of the Five Peaks of Aso, forests, open fields, and clear streams.

The train fare (¥490–2,000 per person) is not included and must be paid by yourself. If you prefer not to take the train, you can ride the tour bus to the next stop.

See volcanic scenery at Mt. Aso and the Kusasenri grassland

From around 12:50 PM, enjoy about 80–90 minutes of free time around Mt. Aso and Kusasenri. Mt. Aso is one of Japan's most active volcanoes, and when access is permitted you can see the smoking crater up close. Kusasenri, at the foot of Mt. Eboshi, is a vast grassland known for its central pond, grazing cows and horses, and scenery that changes with the seasons.

If you wish, visit the Aso Volcano Museum to learn about the geology, flora and fauna, and history of Mt. Aso through live footage of the Nakadake crater and interactive exhibits. Museum admission and optional activities such as horseback riding are not included.

Stroll and relax in the hot spring town of Kurokawa Onsen

At around 3:20 PM, arrive at Kurokawa Onsen, a hot spring town in the mountains, and enjoy about 90 minutes of free time. Walk streets lined with nostalgic buildings, a river, and greenery, shop for souvenirs, or relax in an open-air bath. Its mineral-rich waters have been popular for over 300 years, and even without bathing you can enjoy a walk through the town and its desserts.

Hot spring admission is not included. Depart for Fukuoka at around 4:50 PM and arrive at around 6:50 PM.

※ The Mt. Aso crater is currently closed due to a helicopter accident and can only be viewed from a distance. Reopening depends on official announcements.
※ Return time may be earlier or later due to weather, traffic, or other factors.
※ Train type, operating days, and departure times of the Minamiaso Railway follow the railway's actual schedule.
※ The cows and horses and seasonal scenery at Kusasenri vary by season and weather and are not guaranteed.