[Kumamoto City to Yatsushiro] Private Taxi: Kumamoto, Aso, & Takamori highlights

Highlights

• Private taxi from Kumamoto City to Yatsushiro with sightseeing in Kumamoto, Aso, and Takamori!
• Visit Takamori Spring Tunnel Park, Shirakawa Spring, and the majestic Mount Aso crater
• Private tour allows adding or changing stops!
• Up to 4 people: standard car, up to 9 people: jumbo taxi

What to expect

Visit top spots like Kumamoto Castle, Shirakawa Spring, and Mount Aso on your way to Yatsushiro! Convenient pick-up from Kumamoto City hotels, Kumamoto Station, or Kumamoto Airport. Enjoy a private charter for a flexible and comfortable experience!

About this experience

Starting at

09:00, 10:00, 11:00

Schedule

1. —
   Pick-Up at Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Airport, or Your Hotel in Kumamoto City
2. —
   Tour Starts!

   【Model Plan】
   Kumamoto Castle → Suizenji Park → Mount Aso Nakadake Crater → Shirakawa Spring → Takamori Spring Tunnel Park → Soyokaze Park → Yabe Tsujun Bridge
3. —
   Kumamoto Castle

   Built by Kato Kiyomasa over seven years, this iconic castle features the main keep, "musha-gaeshi" stone walls, Uto Turret (an Important Cultural Property), and long walls. Restoration work was completed in 2007 to mark its 400th anniversary.
4. —
   Suizenji Park

   Officially named Suizenji Jojuen Garden, this Momoyama-style strolling garden was created by the Hosokawa family, mimicking the 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road using spring water. Known as a romantic spot, it features a "Tree of Love" and benches for couples.
5. —
   Mount Aso Nakadake Crater

   Mt. Aso boasts the world's largest caldera, w/ a circumference of about 130 km. Within the outer rim lies the Aso Five Peaks, including Nakadake, which remains active today. The massive 4-km-wide crater offers a close-up view of dynamic landscapes and intense white smoke rising from the volcano.
6. —
   Shirakawa Spring

   Located in Minami Aso, this spring produces 60 tons of crystal-clear water per minute at a constant 14°C. Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, visitors can take home the fresh water, which attracts fans from far and wide.
7. —
   Takamori Spring Tunnel Park

   Originally constructed for a railway project in 1973, the tunnel was abandoned due to repeated water inflow accidents. Now, it serves as a vital water source for Takamori Town, producing 32 tons of spring water per minute. The 2,055-meter-long tunnel is now a beloved park.
8. —
   Soyokaze Park (Roadside Station)

   Located in Yamato Town, this roadside station offers shopping and local specialties like handmade blueberry jam, soft-serve ice cream, fresh vegetables, and dried shiitake mushrooms. In summer, fresh blueberries are also available.
9. —
   Yabe Tsujun Bridge

   Built in 1854 during the Edo period by local leader Yasunosuke Futa, this is Japan's largest stone aqueduct bridge, still in use today. Its impressive water discharge from the central spout during maintenance is a must-see!
10. —
    Arrive in Yatsushiro, Tour Ends