Full of Nature-rich Spots. Five Recommended Destinations in Kumamoto, Kyushu.

First, we introduce Mt. Aso, an active volcano which is sometimes considered to be a symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a classic composite volcano that is 1,592m at its highest point. It has one of the world's largest calderas, spanning about 18km east to west and approximately 25km north to south. The area is full of fantastic views created by nature. You can take a ropeway from Asosan Nishi Station at the end of the bus line to Kakonishi station at the rim of the caldera and see the desolate landscape and grand caldera from its large windows.
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Mt. Aso Ropeway Round Trip Fare: 1,200 JPY/adult (junior high school and older), 600 JPY/child (elementary school and younger)

This is a theme park built around the concept of fully enjoying one's health. It has a variety of facilities and areas. There's the Sports zone with a variety of playground tools and equipment to get exercise while having fun, the Experience zone where you can interact with adorable animals such as the capybara and Patagonian mara, the Healing zone where you can enjoy large open-air baths, the Gourmet zone where you can enjoy local foods such as fresh vegetables, the Stay zone with a unique dome-shaped hotel, and the Shopping zone where you can purchase a variety of gifts such as regional products and Hello Kitty goods only available in Kyushu. Entry is free.

This is a famous onsen hot spring district along Tanoharu River in western Mt. Kuju in the northeast of Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a sulfur spring with hot water between 45℃ and 96℃. It is famous for the abundance of onsen hot spring water and has many benefits, such as for rheumatism and wounds. The onsen hot spring district has many traditional-style ryokan inns where you can stay, as well as public baths that you can check out.