Mount Aso

Set in the heart of rural Kyushu, the Mount Aso area is the place to come to find a slower, more traditional take on Japanese life. The momunental form of Aso-san dominates the area and many of the farming villages lie within the calderas themselves.

“It is only when you are in one of the small towns and look around that you realise that you are actually within this gigantic volcanic caldera which is awe-inspiring. The smoking craters of Mt. Naka Dake reveal the power that Mother Nature has over this rural area of Japan”

Matt Spiller, Agents Manager

Travelling up to the base of the Nakedake peak, the lush meadows grazed by horse and cattle slowly give way to a starker, more volcanic landscape from where there are stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is possible either by foot or ropeway to ascend the short distance to the top of Nakedake and peer down through sulphurous clouds to the eerie and seething grey-green lake that lies at its heart.

As you would expect, Mount Aso is surrounded by a number of hot spring villages that make for ideal overnight stays if you want to explore this region. Particularly of note are the hot springs of Kurokawa, where ryokan lie along the river through the centre of the village and there are numerous Rotenburo (outside baths) to ease any aches and pains.

Recommended Accommodation in Mount Aso

The following are our favourites from among the western-style hotels and Japanese-style inns of Mount Aso.

Mount Aso

Kintoki Ryokan

Moderate

Experiences in Mount Aso

Mount Aso offers a wealth of exciting experiences that will help you get beneath the surface of Japan's fascinating culture. See below for a few of our favourites

Mount Aso helicopter ride

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Weather in Mount Aso

The Climate Guide for Mount Aso, Japan is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Max Daytime Temperature (°C)	5	6	9	15	19	22	25	26	23	18	13	7
Min Night-time Temperature (°C)	-3	-3	1	6	10	15	19	19	16	10	4	-1
Hours of Sunshine (Daily)	4	4	5	5	5	4	5	6	5	5	4	4
Hours of Daylight (Daily)	10	11	12	13	14	14	14	13	12	11	10	10
Heat and Humidity Discomfort	None	None	None	None	None	None	Low	Low	None	None	None	None
Days with some Rainfall	18	17	18	17	17	20	22	20	18	13	12	15
Monthly Rainfall (mm)	92	118	210	237	268	562	552	372	263	143	95	57
UV Index (Maximum)	3	5	7	9	10	11	11	11	9	6	4	3