Sightseeing information

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Daikanbo

The highest peak of Gairinzan, located northward on Route 212 from Mt Aso. The view of Aso of the five peaks from the 936-meter-high observatory in a row is likened to the image of the reclining Buddha. The name was given by the writer Tokutomi Soho, who was moved by the beauty of the mountains. If weather conditions are favorable, a sea of clouds can sometimes be seen early in the morning.

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Aso Cuddly Dominion

An animal entertainment park located at the foot of the lush green Aso mountains. Under the concept of "Earth, Animals, People, and Fun Creation Company," visitors can enjoy seeing and touching bears, baby bears, penguins, capybaras, goats, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, blue-and-white salamanders, and many other animals. There are also a variety of restaurants and stores, so be sure to stop by.

• 5 minutes walk from the hotel

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Roadside Station Aso

• Approximately 15 minutes on foot from the hotel / 3 minutes by car

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Aso Shinto shrine

It is the headquarters of about 500 Aso Shinto shrines throughout Japan. It is said to have been founded in 282 B.C. Since ancient times, the shrine has been revered as the number one shrine in Higo Province, combining the belief in volcanoes with Aso the belief that the crater of Mt.

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Sensuikyo Gorge

A valley at an altitude of about 900m at the northern foot of Mt. Nakadake and Mt. Takadake in Aso. It is called Sensuikyo because it is "a gorge so beautiful that it makes a thousand people drunk." About 50,000 Miyamakirishi flowers grow naturally on the mountainside, and in mid-May they reach their peak, painting the whole area in pink.

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Yonezuka

It is about 80m high and is said to have been formed by an eruption about 3,300 years ago. Its beautiful shape resembles an upside-down bowl, with a large depression at the top. The slopes are covered with soft grassland, so from spring to summer it turns a stunning shade of green, creating a beautiful sight.

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Kusasenrigahama Beach

Kusasenrihama is one of Aso 's most famous tourist destinations. Located at an altitude of about 1,100m, it offers a great view of the smoking Mt. Aso Nakadake to the east, a large pond in front of you, and grazing horses walking leisurely across the grassland. In summer, the beach shines with vivid green, and in the harsh winter, it can be enveloped in a fantastic world of silvery white. The fact that you can enjoy different expressions depending on the season is also an attractive feature, and it is loved by many people throughout the year.

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Aso Volcano Museum

An amusement space where you can learn about the origins of Mt. Aso, an active volcano with the world's largest caldera, and the lives of people who coexist with the volcano. There are various contents available in the museum, such as a working model that introduces the birth of Aso, and a spectacular "Live Broadcast Corner" where you can see the Nakadake crater on a large screen.

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Aso Park Toll Road

This mountain road leads from Aso Sanjo Hiroba, the end point of the Aso Panorama Line, to the crater observation deck at Aso summit. Once you pass through the gate, you'll find yourself faced with rugged land that looks like a scene from a movie, making this a very popular touring spot.

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