We took an L here, so here’s 8 things I wish I knew before travelling to Mt. Aso, Japan’s largest active volcano: 1. Take the JR Hohi Line from Kumamoto Station to Aso Station (about 1hr 45min), then transfer to the Aso Sanjo bus (40min). 2. When you reach Higo-Ozu Station, you transfer onto this super cool, super bouncy old train that takes you right around the caldera, lowkey the highlight. 3. You can also go by direct bus from Kumamoto, or rent a car for the most flexibility. 4. To catch the

The Aso area is home to the worlds biggest inhabited volcanic caldera, known as Mount Aso. The sea of clouds in Aso s caldera is one of the best views, as known as Unkai.

The Aso area is home to the worlds biggest inhabited volcanic caldera, known as Mount Aso. The sea of clouds in Aso s caldera is one of the best views, as known as Unkai.

Brown horse eating grass in nature by a pond at Mt. Aso Caldera, Japan.

Brown horse eating grass in nature by a pond at Mt. Aso Caldera, Japan.

A 3-day Road Trip Itinerary to the Beautiful Mount Aso -