Aso in Mountain sports (mountain activities)

• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

A guided trekking tour where you can enjoy the scenery of the Aso Caldera! On the Aso Caldera trekking tour, you can enjoy one of the world's largest calderas and its majestic scenery! It is a journey where you can feel the breath of nature as you walk through lush grasslands and magnificent volcanic terrain. A professional guide will accompany you and provide commentary on geology and history, so you can enjoy it safely. Anyone from beginners to experienced hikers can participate, and we offer an impressive experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation of the charm of Aso! ~Experience flow~ ① Meet at the parking lot on Mt. Aso! (Registration begins 15 minutes before) ② Registration and explanation of the experience ③ Start climbing Mt. Nakadake and Mt. Takadake ☆ ④ Descend and disband at the parking lot

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Beginner Course: 7,700 yen/person. Duration: Maximum 90 minutes (from check-in to dismissal). Conditions for participation: 1. Healthy people aged 17 and over. *Those under 17 must have parental consent and be accompanied by a guardian. 2. Age 65 and under (only those over 60 who are confident in their physical fitness) 3. Height 140cm and under, weight 90kg or less. *Those with chronic illnesses (including back pain) and those who are or may be pregnant cannot participate. *Not recommended for those who are not confident in driving.

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

Early morning trekking with a spectacular view! Guided trekking tour of Tawarayama with coffee service at the summit ◆──────────────────◆Enveloped in the clear air, tranquility and beauty that only mornings can offer. A summer morning at Tawarayama. On this guided trekking tour, even beginners can safely enjoy the majestic nature of Tawarayama, a corner of the outer rim of Mount Aso in Kumamoto. From the summit at an altitude of 1,095m, you can see the five peaks of Mount Aso and the Kuju mountain range! The fresh breeze, the scent of greenery, the chirps of wild birds - an experience that makes you feel as if you are one with nature awaits you♪ A professional guide will accompany you and carefully explain the charms of nature, such as seasonal plants and the formation of the terrain. People who are nervous about mountain climbing, as well as groups and families are also welcome◎ Recommended for these people! For those who want to refresh themselves in the summer season For those who want to exercise comfortably while feeling nature For those who are interested in mountain climbing but are worried about doing it alone Experiential fee Adults (13 years old and over): 3,000 yen/person Children (12 years old and under): 1,000 yen/person Age range 6 to 70 years old (those who can climb without difficulty) Duration 7:00-10:00 (Registration begins at 6:45) *Lunch break included, please bring your own lunch Meeting place Tawarayama Pass Observation Point, gazebo Schedule ① Meeting and registration ② Course explanation and warm-up exercises ③ Start trekking! (There are breaks on the way) ④ Spectacular view time at the summit♪ ⑤ After descending, disband at the parking lot Items to bring and clothing Due to the steep slope, participants must wear comfortable athletic shoes and clothing *Trekking experience is not required Backpack (drinks, snacks, rain gear, etc.) Note *The tour may be canceled depending on the weather. *Safety will be our first priority even if there is an impact from a natural disaster. Feel the power of nature and the breath of spring and refresh your mind and body! Why not join us in enjoying this spectacular green landscape that is only available now?

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

◆────────────────────◆ Enjoy the view of the Aso Caldera★ Guided trekking tour! On the Aso Caldera trekking tour, you can enjoy one of the world's largest calderas and its magnificent views! The round trip takes 2.5 hours, making it easy for beginners to climb, and the summit offers a spectacular 360-degree view. It's a journey where you can feel the breath of nature as you walk through lush grasslands and magnificent volcanic terrain♪ A professional guide will accompany you and provide commentary on the geology and history, allowing you to enjoy the experience safely◎ Beginners are welcome to participate, and we offer a moving experience that will leave you with an impression of the charm of Aso! ...Recommended for...・People who want to enjoy mountain climbing while visiting Aso・People who are not confident in climbing on their own, but have the necessary equipment・People who like to exercise◆────────────────────◆●Experience fee●--------Adults (13 years and over) 3,000 yen/personChildren (12 years and under) 1,000 yen/person●Experience time●--------07:00-10:00●Experience flow●--------①Meet at Kusasenrigahama parking lot! (Registration begins 15 minutes before)②Registration and explanation of the experience③We will climb Mt. Kishima☆彡④We will descend and disband at the parking lot●Items to bring/Clothing●--------・Please wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes・Please bring a backpack●Notes●--------※Due to weather and other factors, we may contact you to cancel the event after your reservation has been confirmed.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This is a horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, where you can see the five peaks of Mt. Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. With a circumference of 4km and a 360-degree panorama as your stage, you can enjoy the comfort of horseback riding and the sense of unity that you can't get when leading a horse. You will go up a hill and pass along the Yamanami Highway. You will continue on while taking in the magnificent views of the Kuju Mountain Range. Try waving to the cars passing by! I'm sure they will wave back with a smile!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Tour code: A2-KM01-000984 A horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, with a panoramic view of the Five Peaks of Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. Beginners should start with this course! This is the only course where you can take photos with the magnificent natural scenery of Aso and Mount Aso in the background.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00

A plan to enjoy hiking and lunch in the only remaining precious meadow (grassland) on the inside of the northern outer ring of Daikanbo East. With the Five Aso Mountains in the distance, you can hike along the firebreak that separates the grassland from the broad-leaved forest, and experience building a fire using pampas grass from the grassland. Enjoy a boxed lunch made with local ingredients while sitting around a fire you made yourself. Please relax and enjoy Aso from the time you check out of your hotel until noon.

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

Since the Warring States period, people have been using nature sustainably as a breeding ground for cattle and horses in the “Millennium Grassland” that spreads out on the north outer rim of the Aso Caldera. In this tour, under the guidance of the people who have inherited the grassland from generation to generation, you will actually handle the grassland by yourself and go around the roadless road. After the horseback riding, we will have a lunch picnic in the middle of the grassland with the local farmers who are our “guardians.” After lunch, under the guidance of a guardian, you can enjoy the "Guardian of the Grassland" experience, such as cutting thatch using a traditional sickle and making a rope using pampas grass and thatch from the grassland. 〜Experience schedule〜 10:00 Orientation After meeting at the Aso Grassland Conservation Activity Center, we moved to the northern somma crater experience area by private car. 10:30 Thousand Year Grassland Horse Riding (30 minutes of lecture/training, 60 minutes of horseback riding) Participants will ride their own horses, rather than pulling horses, through the grasslands. 12:00 Thousand Year Grassland Picnic Lunch Example of menu (Please select one from the following when applying.) Japanese food: Lunch of local cuisine handmade by Aso's farmer's mother (Aso vegetable simmered 7) Seeds, Aso takana rice balls, pickles) Western food: A natural food restaurant that also offers the food of the luxurious limited express Natsuboshi Ormo Coppia lunch box (a variety of sautéed Aso vegetables, tofu and wheat gluten, Aso cereals Rice, Aso pickles) 13:00 Free time You can enjoy making ropes using pampas grass and thatch under the guidance of "guardians" who have protected the grasslands for 1000 years from generation to generation. 14:00 Move to the foot of the caldera while watching the scenery of the Aso caldera in a special car for transportation and dissolution. End at the Aso Grasslands Conservation Activity Center

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 12:00

With special permission, we have prepared an outdoor dining room with only 6 seats in the "Millennium Grassland" that spreads over the northern caldera of Aso Caldera. We offer charcoal-grilled Aso red beef and traditional dengaku cuisine so that you can fully enjoy the food of Aso. For those who wish, various drinks made in Kumamoto Prefecture carefully selected by the chef are also available. Round-trip transportation is included, so even those who are usually steering wheel keepers can enjoy Aso's food together in the grassland space. The staff will set up and dismantle the outdoor dining, so you can enjoy your meal with your friends in the spacious space of the grassland while surrounding the charcoal fire. 〜Experience schedule〜 12:00 Orientation After meeting at the Aso Grassland Conservation Activity Center, drive to the dining venue of the Northern Somma "Millennium Grasslands" by private car 12:30 Welcome tea Herbal tea made from fresh spring water. Breath 13:00 Millennium Prairie "Aso's Red Beef and Dengaku Cuisine" Charcoal-grilled dining ・Lump meat of Aso's red beef is slowly roasted over charcoal and smoked with Japanese pampas grass ・Aso's local dish Dengaku (taro)・Konnyaku, tofu, deep-fried tofu, shiitake mushrooms, etc. charcoal-grilled and served with a secret miso) ・Rice balls grown in Aso spring water, served with traditional mustard greens and red pickles. Grilled rice balls are also served at 3:00 p.m. Free time You can take a leisurely stroll through the grasslands and valleys, take a nap in a reclining chair, etc. During this hot summer, tables and chairs are set up at the headwaters of the Chikugo River, which flows nearby, and fruits are served. We also recommend a cool time to enjoy your favorite drink. 16:00 Move to the foot of the caldera while watching the scenery of the Aso caldera in a special car for transportation and dissolution. End at the Aso Grasslands Conservation Activity Center

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30

Cycle on a clean electric bicycle through the "thousand-year grassland" that spreads across the northern caldera of Aso Caldera. With special permission, the veteran guide group "Asobe-Tai" who knows Aso inside and out will guide you to scenic points of the "Thousand-Year Grasslands" that are normally off limits. Even if you have been to Aso many times, if you join this tour, you will be able to see such a spectacular view of Aso for the first time! And a voice of surprise! ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00 Orientation At the Aso Grassland Conservation Activity Center, an active volcano emitting volcanic smoke and a caldera life, an explanation of the "thousand-year grassland" 10:30 E-MTB experience in the grassland E-MTB (electric bicycle) 12:30 p.m. Aso Caldera Drive Dedicated vehicle to drive milk road and return to the foot of Aso caldera 1:00 p.m.