Mount Aso (阿蘇山, Asosan) is an active volcano in the center of Kyushu which most recently erupted in October 2016 but has since calmed down again. Aso's ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers. In the center of the caldera stand the mountain's active volcanic peaks, including Mount Nakadake, shown in this photo.

Due to increased volcanic activity at the time of our visit, a no-entry zone was currently maintained and resulted in the closure of the ropeway, road and hiking trails to the crater. Still, from a distance, we were able to witness this rare display of nature's power.

Holiday Park Resorts in Aso

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Kusasenri (Kusasenri Plateau, 草千里ケ浜) is one of the most iconic sceneries in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a vast grassland plateau with grazing cows and horses, as well as a commanding view of Mt. Eboshi (in the background) and the currently active Mt. Naka (far left of photo, with dark billowing smoke). Pampas grass have already covered most of the area signaling the coming of autumn.

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Container House Villa Kurokawa　

Kurokawa Onsen

United Kingdom

Ronja

SAR 305 total

17 Dec - 18 Dec

Annex with open-air-bath and mini kitchen -SORA-, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Yufuin Yukagetsu

Yufuin Onsen

United States

Crystal

Oval Tent (2-7 Guests) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

COMOREBI -yufuin onsen gramping-

Yufu

Hong Kong SAR China

HOI YAN

Exterior

kujuhanakoen campingresort hanatohoshi

Taketa

"スタッフさんの対応は最高に丁寧でした。利用したのが10月というのもあってか、寒暖差の影響で夜は特にテント内は湿っぽく、カビの臭いが若干気になりました。ご飯はとてもおいしかったです。赤身が多いお肉がメインでとてもよかったです。自分でテント張るキャンプと違って至れり尽くせりでなかなか楽しい経験ができました。ぜひまた違う季節で利用したいです。"

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Toru

Family House | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tagomori no Akari

Ukiha

Japan

FUNATSU

SAR 1,511 total

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Exterior

HAKIMASUE Outdoor Village

Asakura

Japan

小池

SAR 1,058 total

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Hot springs

Kurpark Nagayu

Taketa

Hong Kong SAR China

KWOK WAI

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Top Aso Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is good, with the exception that the Carpark entrance is quite narrow to enter. "

Japanese Onsen Ryokan Yufuin Tabinokura

Japanese Onsen Ryokan Yufuin Tabinokura

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved staying here! The onsen was perfect after a day of driving. The style of the hotel is really cool, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Motorbike parking was available and the room was comfy and warm. It's a short walk into town, but nothing too difficult. "

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