Aso-Kuju National Park
~A local guide will lead you to spectacular volcanoes and grasslands~
Aso-Kuju National Park is characterized by volcanic groups such as Mount Aso, which towers over the great caldera, the Kuju mountain range to the north, and the majestic grasslands that spread out all around. Around the Kuju mountain range, there are abundant academic attractions such as the Tadehara Wetlands and Bogatsuru Wetlands. The Aso caldera is home to Japan's largest grassland, the 'Sennen Sogen,' where people have coexisted and thrived with nature for over a thousand years. One of its major attractions is the contrast between volcanoes and grasslands.
In the Aso area, a guide who knows the thousand-year grassland inside out, which is usually off-limits, will lead you through. Recommended activities include trekking, clean electric-assist MTBs, and authentic horseback riding where you personally handle the reins. A portion of the tour participation fees will be returned to the Makino Association and others as funds for activities such as open burning, which are essential for the conservation of the 'Millennium Grassland.' Joining a tour will help preserve the grasslands. In the Kuju area, we have received special permission to enjoy the most popular outdoor horseback riding, a special live performance by DRUM TAO featuring Japanese drums against the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Aso and vast grasslands, and a wetland walk where you can feel the breath of life at night, unlike the daytime, are also recommended.

Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park
~Hot springs created by the giant calderas and the bountiful sea, The Kirishima Mountain Range, Kinkowan Bay, and Mt. Sakurajima~
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park had its beginnings in 1934 as Kirishima National Park, which was one of Japan's first national parks. This park is largely divided into the northern area and the southern area, Kinkowan Bay respectively.