Kumamoto Day Tour from Hakata: Aso Nakadake Volcano, Kussenri, Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Jojuen Garden with All-You-Can-Eat Seasonal Fruit | Fukuoka (Corresponding to Chinese, English, Japanese)

07:45

Meet the tour conductor waiting for you with a small KKday flag

Meeting place: JR Hakata Station Chikushi Gate (in front of Lawson Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Shop)

Check out how to get from JR Hakata Station, Chikushi East Exit, to the meeting place

Check out how to get from Subway Hakata Station, Exit K11 to the meeting place

08:00

Depart and start the tour

Spot Komezuka, a renowned volcanic cone in Aso, famous for its rice granary-like symmetrical form

Observe Nakadake Crater's active eruptions and breathtaking caldera landscape closely (40 minutes). Please note that the gas and ash erupted by the volcano contain toxic substances and cannot stay for a long time, so the stay time may be adjusted depending on weather, traffic or volcanic activity conditions

[Note] You may need to transfer to the Aso Crater Crater shuttle bus to the crater on the day. The above estimated stay time includes the shuttle bus transfer time. Depending on the weather and volcanic activity, you may not be able to visit the crater. If you are unable to go, please note that the stay time for other attractions will be adjusted when entering the crater

Arrive at Asosa Senri and explore its' expansive grasslands and central pond scenery (lunch at your own expense, 90 minutes)

[Important Notice] Due to weather, transportation, volcanic activity, and other factors, it may not be possible to visit “Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater” and “Kusasenri” on the day of the Mt. Aso tour. In this case, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit “Aso Volcano Fume Overlook Park”, “ASO Rural Space Museum: Aso Roadside Station” or other attractions. Lunch may also be changed to dining at Sakura no baba Josaien

Discover Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a traditional Japanese garden with a central natural spring featuring an amazing landscape (Plan A) (50 minutes)

Plan B: Experience the fun of seasonal fruit picking with an all-you-can-eat activity (50 minutes) ** The picture is for reference only. The actual situation is subject to the fruit variety and condition on-site

The fruit's ripening time is subject to the fruit type and climate. The fruit picking experience in Plan B will be adjusted accordingly

Marvel at the iconic Kumamoto Castle Sakuranobaba Josaien (90 minutes) *Does not include entrance ticket for castle tower

[Note] If Kumamoto Castle is closed, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit and shop at "SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto"

Arrive at JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi and disband (estimated arrival time is approximately 6:00 pm-7:00 pm)