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ROUTE: ASOKUJU NATIONAL PARK
As one of the oldest national parks in Japan, Aso is famous for Mount Aso - the largest active volcano in the world. Not only does it have majestic volcanic landscapes, it also has vast grasslands, hot springs, and grasslands stretching like the Wild West. A destination that is both wild and majestic - a paradise for those who love nature and adventure.
Guided by Japanese photographer KAMISAKI SHO - Top 10 Tokyo Camera Club U-22 (2024), first prize in the Japan National Park Photo Contest (2021).
Higotai Park – Wild purple flower plateau growing in the blue sky, like a poetic natural painting.
Senomoto Plateau – Vast grassland, strong wind, high sky, open landscape ideal for free and liberal frames.
Kikuchi Gorge – Clear stream, misty smoke in the middle of maple forest, like being lost in a fairy tale world.
Schedule designed by professional photographers, carefully studying each shooting point according to light and leaf season, optimizing the most beautiful moments.
The car and tour guide pick up the members at KUMAMOTO airport
The group will rest first to prepare for a long journey with the Japanese photographer
Gather to meet photographer KAMASAKI SHO at 5:00 am
The group moves to the temple at KOHAGI mountain (travel time 30 minutes)
C1: take pictures of the sunrise at INARI temple at KOHAGI mountain The temple is a The sacred rock is located on a high mountain in ASO
Then the group will return to the hotel (travel time 30 minutes)
The group will have lunch and rest for 2 hours, then the group will move to the OIKEYUSUIGU stream and MEISEI waterfall (travel time 1 hour)
C2: The group will take pictures at the OIKEYUSUIGU stream and MEISUI waterfall. The emerald green water blends with the shadows of the forest trees, creating a poetic natural picture.
The group moves to SENOMOTO Plateau
C3: The group takes photos at SENOMOTO Plateau with a vast landscape from here we will see Mt. ASO
We will say goodbye to the Japanese photographer at 19:00
The group will have dinner and stay overnight near SENOMOTO Plateau
We will start the tour at 8:15, the group will start moving to NABEGATAKI Park (travel time 45 minutes)
C4: Take photos at NABEGA Waterfall Park
The group moves to KUROKAWA Hot Spring (travel time 30 minutes)
C5: Take photos at KUROKAWA Hot Spring White smoke rising from the spring hot, winding between old roofs
The group will rest and have lunch at the hot spring
Then move to HIGOTAI Park (travel time 30 minutes)
C6: take pictures of flowers at HIGOTAI Park
The group continues to move to HAKOISHI Pass (travel time 1 hour)
C7: take pictures of sunset at HAKOISHI Pass viewpoint
The group ends the 3rd day tour with a Japanese photographer
The group has dinner and stays overnight near UCHINOMAKI hot spring
The group starts the journey again early in the morning at 5:00
The group moves to DAIKANBO peak (travel time 30 minutes)
C8: take pictures of the scenery at DAIKANBO peak
Return to hotel and have breakfast, the group then moves to KIKUCHI gorge
C9: take photos of KIKUCHI gorge
The group has lunch and rests for 2 hours, then moves to ASO route
C10: take photos at ASO route
The group has dinner at the hotel first
Then will move to HAKOISHI pass (travel time 30 minutes)
C11: the group takes photos of the stars at HAKOISHI pass viewing point
End of tour at 21:30
The group will return to the hotel still at UCHINOMAKI hot spring
The group starts the tour at 4:30 am, then moves to the hill OSHITOISHI
C12: The group will take photos of the sunrise at OSHITOISHI Hill
The group will have lunch, rest, and then take photos freely (visit UCHINOMAKI hot spring) from 8:00-13:00, then continue the journey to KUSASENRI
C13: take photos at KUSASENRI, and NAKADAKE crater of Mt. ASO
C14: nearby the group will visit and take photos at the farm
The group will wake up early at 18:00 and say goodbye to photographer KAMISAKI SHO
The group will have dinner and rest
High-quality car running along the route
Standard hotel, homestay
Standard meals according to the tour
Professional tour guide, enthusiastic, proficient, thoughtful service throughout the route.
Entrance tickets to the places in the program.
Setup according to the program
Full tour travel insurance 30,000,000 VND/case.
Unlimited water used on the car
Personal expenses, drinks during meals.
Single room surcharge. (**)
Optional sightseeing/setup costs outside the program.
Airfare, visa
*The itinerary maybe adjusted based on actual conditions; however, all scheduled sightseeing spots will be included in full.