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A special experience at an active volcano Mt.Aso and the Millennium Grassland
where people and nature have coexisted and prospered for over a thousand years. With special permission, you will be able to experience this unique natural environment and the historical and cultural heritage of the people.
Aso's Pristine Nature and Grasslands: A Globally Acclaimed Treasure
Aso has been recognized by various global authorities.
Aso-Kuju National Park, GIAHS (Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems), Aso UNESCO Global Geopark
Green Destinations TOP 100, SAVOR JAPAN etc.
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E-MTB ride on the "Millennium Grassland"
With special permission, ride an E-MTB on the "Millennium Grassland" AND Visit to the smoking crater
  • The clean, noiseless electric motor provides assistance, allowing you to cycle comfortably over the rolling grasslands.
  • Let's experience the wind and sounds of the Aso grasslands with all your senses.
Aso's "Aka-ushi" wagyu Outdoor Dining
With special permission, set up a private dining area in the vast space of the "Millennium Grassland."
We offer a variety of local Aso ingredients, grilled over a wood fire, with a focus on the rare "Aka-ushi" wagyu beef, which can be considered grass-fed beef born and raised on the Aso grasslands.
Aso Caldera Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience
Enjoy the breathtaking view of Aso's caldera, one of the largest in the world, and the Five Mountains of Aso illuminated by the morning sun from a hot air balloon.
Aso Caldera, watching the sunrise and sea of clouds
On the east side of the Aso Caldera, you can enjoy coffee made with spring water or Aso herbal tea and baked sandwiches while watching the sunrise over Takachiho and the reclining Buddha statues of the Five Peaks of Aso floating in the sea of clouds.
Outdoor theater Drum Tao Live Performance
This spectacular open-air live venue was created thanks to the world-famous Taiko drum performance group "Drum Tao", based in Aso-Kuju National Park. In such a unique location, guests can let their ears and mind by transported along the scenery by the Taiko drums playing a rhythm dedicated to the five mountains of Aso.