Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and surround yourself with nature. Explore Aso through activities that will leave you and your family energized. Trek along the unspoilt greenery of Chikugo River in Mazeno Valley, where an enormous waterfall will leave you breathless of its beauty. Don’t want to get wet? Try a horse-riding trek instead and breathe in the clean air of Aso’s grasslands. Feeling tired and gloomy? Revitalize your mind and soul through their yoga lessons with a gorgeous backdrop of Aso Mountain Peaks.
If thrill is your cup of tea, dare yourself to try paragliding and bathe in the warm sunset and azure skies. For a group experience, ride the hot air balloon and fly through the panoramic views of Aso City. Delight in the range of activities available for each of your family’s tastes.
Price
Paragliding: 6,500 yen
Sunset flight: 8,800 yen
Hot Air Balloon: 2,200 yen (15 years old and above); 1,100 yen (14 years old and under); 550 yen (Infant)
Yoga: 4,500 yen
Mazeno Valley Trek/Night Trek: 6,500 yen
Horse-riding Trek: 8,000 yen
Address
781 Ozato, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture 863-0102
Website
http://www.asocity-kanko.jp/en/activity/
Contact
+81 967 34 1600
How to get there
Take the bullet train and head off to Kumamoto Station. From there, it is recommended to rent a car. Alternatively, travel by local train on JR Hohi Line or use local buses to get around the different stops for each activity.
