Minamiaso Nighttime Mountain Walk

Take a mystical nighttime walk across the Aso grasslands and enjoy stories of the land

Unchanged for over a millennium, the Aso grasslands are a place where the stars, the volcano, and grasslands blend together. This special pasture is normally closed to visitors, but we open it exclusively for this nighttime walk. Enjoy a leisurely-paced stroll under a star-filled night sky around the grasslands and a dormant volcanic crater. At the end of the walk, accompanying staff will tell you stories about the Aso region.

You'll feel like you can touch the sky!　A mystical night awaits...

The grasslands feel magical at night. Roll out a mat at the mountain top, and lie back while enjoying the starry sky and the engaging storytelling of the staff. The clear air of the Aso plateau makes the stars extra beautiful—you'll feel like you could reach out and touch them! The entire walking trail is paved, so even families with small children can walk it easily. And don't worry about getting lost, the staff are pros who will guide you all the way through.

Operator: REASO Inc.

Price

Junior high school student or older: ¥1,000, Elementary school student: ¥500, Pre-schooler: Free
Address REASO Inc. 5277 Kawayo, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun　View on Google Maps
Hours Every Saturday, April to October: 8PM-10PM (Registration: 7:30PM-8:30PM), March and November: 7PM-9PM (Registration: 6:30PM-7:30PM), closed December-February
Times are subject to change, see the official website for details.
Length Approx. 2 hours
Closed During inclement weather
Number of Participants Open year-round
Getting Here 10-minute drive from Chikurakutei, parking available
Items to bring Suitable walking clothes (no sandals or shorts), items to keep you warm
Official Homepage https://enjoy-my-aso.jp/night-mountain-walk/

- A notice will be posted on the official home page (linked above) by 1PM the day of if rain or stormy weather has led to cancellation of that night's walk.
- Walks may be cancelled in the case of rising COVID-19 cases or other public health concerns.
- To protect the natural environment, eating, drinking, and open flame on the course is prohibited.
- There are no toilets on the walking course. Please ask to use one at a convenience store along the way, etc.

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