- Overview
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- * Aso Volcano - Japan's famous active volcano
- * Aso Mountain Kusasenri - like being in a fairyland
- * Kumamoto Castle - one of the "Three Great Castles in Japan"
- What to expect
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Depart from Fukuoka in the morning and head to Kumamoto: * The first stop is the famous Kumamoto Castle: one of the "Three Great Castles in Japan". It was built by the first lord of the Kumamoto Domain, the famous castle builder Kato Kiyomasa, in 1601, which took seven years to build. After the Kato family was demoted, it became the castle where the Hosokawa family lived. * After that, we will go to Aso Mountain Kusasenri, a large grassland located at the northern foot of Mount Eboshi. There is a pond formed by rainwater in the middle of the grassland. In addition, there are cattle and horses grazing on the grassland. You can see various different scenery throughout the year. In this 20,000 hectares of endless grassland, take a leisurely walk in this green grassland, watch the free cattle and sheep, and breathe the fresh air in the mountains, which can make you feel relaxed and happy, and as if you are in a fairyland. * Aso Volcano-Nakadake Crater: It is a famous active volcano in Japan, with a caldera terrai
- Map of destination or departure area
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