On two wheels to Aso
Apr. 24, Tue.
- Max rides a mountain trail.
- He meets the people living in this highly volcanic area.
- Mount Aso is an active volcano.
On this edition of Journeys in Japan, we set off on mountain bikes for a journey around Mount Aso, a volcanic area in the center of Kyushu, southwestern Japan. Traveling by mountain bike is the perfect way to explore this dynamic landscape, because you can feel the power of the volcanoes. You also get to meet the people who live in this area.
Southern Works
To get the most out of a mountain bike trip through Kyushu, it's best to travel with a guide who knows the local terrain.
On this trip, the guide is Tetsuya Matsumoto, who is based in Fukuoka. He works as a guide all around Kyushu.
Southern Works
4-29-5 Morooka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0894
Tel/Fax: (+81) 092-552-2878
http://www.southernworks.com/
Jion-no-taki Waterfall
What makes this waterfall so special is that visitors can walk right behind it, where the rock has been eroded. At night, the waterfall is illuminated, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
By car, leave the Oita Expressway at the Amagase Takatsuka interchange. Then take prefectural Road 54, and then R210it in the direction of Kusu Town (about 30 minutes).
Jion-no-taki Waterfall, Akaiwa, Amagase-machi, Hida-gun, Oita Prefecture
Take-no-yu Hot Spring Village
Steam and water gushes out of the ground everywhere in this village. Although it is not a major tourist destination, there are hot spring inns where you can stay. The steam is used for cooking vegetables and other foods. One of the specialties is steamed chicken, which is served at Shirachi-shoten restaurant. It can be ordered by mail as well.
For accommodation enquiries visit the official Waita Onsen website (in Japanese only): http://www.waita.info/
Shirachi-shoten
2798-2 Nishizato-takeyu, Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture
Tel: (+81) 0967-46-4533
http://page.freett.com/shirachi/ (in Japanese only)
Outorando Ogunigou
This is the accommodation featured on the program. It has an outdoor hot spring bath, plus a camping ground. Meals feature seasonal vegetables. Visitors who are camping can also get ingredients and equipment for barbeques.
Outorando Ogunigou, 5902-7 Ota, Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture
Tel: (+81) 0967-44-0531
http://www.autorandoogunigou.jp/0index.html (in Japanese only)
Accommodation: from 5,000 yen
Accommodation with 2 meals: from 10,000 yen
Mount Aso
Although the area around Mt. Aso remains highly volcanic, safety management is conducted, and it is a very special tourist destination. If it has been confirmed to be safe, visitors can go up to the edge of the volcano's crater, and look down inside.
Full details about the condition of the crater can be confirmed on this website:
http://www.aso.ne.jp/~volcano/eng/index.html (English page)
Traveler: Max Maconachy
Access Map
Access:
To Mount Aso, it takes about 2 hours by car from Fukuoka Airport, or about 1 hour by car from Kumamoto Airport. There is also a bus from JR Kumamoto station, via Kumamoto Airport, which it takes about 2 hours.
Traveling by car or bus is another convenient way to access this area.
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