Valley Spots in Aso Area

  • Ikeyama Suigen (Spring Source)
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    4.5
    82 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunubuyamamura Tajiri 14-1
    This spring water was selected as one of Japan’s top 100 waters. With the Mt. Juku range at its source, each minute it pumps out 30 tons of water and many people come to draw from it. The water temperature remains around 13 degrees throughout the year. It is water representative of the Aso area, with a mild taste.

    We walked from the other side of hills on a very sunny day...we finished about 1 gallon of water when we finally got there... We passed several herds of cows gazing and it was scary because they...

  • Soyo Gorge
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamimashikigunyamatochou Nagasaki
    "A gorge situated along the upper reaches of the Gokase River. This gorge is famous for its ""U"" shape, a rarity in Japan. The gorge's precipitous walls, carved out via erosion, are some 200 meters tall and extend across a 10 kilometer stretch of the river. If you visit the Cape Nagasakibana Observatory and look down on the gorge, you can take in a view of the Gokase River weaving its way through the gorge bottom as well as the seasonal scenery of the so-called ""Grand Canyon of Kyushu."" Particularly from late October to early November, the area's fall foliage is stunning. The Soyo Gorge fall foliage festival, usually held in mid-November, is quite popular."

    この道で大丈夫かなと不安になるような道をひたすらまっすぐ。やっと到着と思ったら、落葉!残念!綺麗な紅葉は望めませんでしたが、景色はよかった。

  • Mazeno Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiogunimachi Nakabaru
  • Mizuguchi Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura
  • MidoriSenkai
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Prefecture Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Yamato-machi
  • Nishiuchidani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Kami-mashiki-gun Yamatocho
  • Anadani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Kami-mashiki-gun Yamatocho
  • Nango Valley
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Prefecture Aso-gun Minamiaso
  • Hazumadani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Aso-gun Takamorimachi
  • Chikunotani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Aso-gun Takamorimachi
  • Asodani
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Aso-shi

Kumamoto Areas

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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