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Mt. Aso is one of the most famous active volcanoes in Japan. Mt. Aso Ropeway has carried many passengers since 1958. The ropeway can carry 91 passengers to the crater's edge in 4 minutes every 15-20 minutes (6-15 minutes during the peak season).
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Configuration
| Opened | Distance | Vertical Interval |
Cableway Method |
Capacity | Running Speed |
Net Running Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 10th in 1958 | 858 meters | 108 meters | 4 line type cable way | 91 persons | 3.6 m/s | 4 min. |
WARNING
Volcanic gases float up from the crater to the rim.
- Never visit the rim if you have asthma, bronchitis or heart disease.
- If you feel sick, you should not visit the rim.
- Place a wet handkerchief over your nose and mouth when you smell volcanic gases on the rim, and leave immediately.
- Volcanic gases endanger life and health. If you breathe in volcanic gases and feel sick, contact a member of volcano watch.
- Pay attention to announcements about volcanic gases. In case of emergency, please follow members of volcano watch.
*Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a colorless gas with a pungent odor that irritates skin and has a great influence on the respiratory system.
Sightseeing
- ZONE B(edge of a crater)
- ZONE C(station of ropeway)
- ZONE D(southside of crater)
- SUNA-SENRI
- ASOSAN-NISHI Sta.
- OTHER
Fares
| Classification | For Round Trip | One Way | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1000yen | 600yen | |
| Child | 500yen | 300yen | |
| Scenery by which you are surprised > priceless | |||
| Classification | For Round Trip | One Way | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 900yen | 540yen | |
| Junior High School Student High School Student |
800yen | 480yen | |
| kindergarten child Elementary School Student |
400yen | 240yen | |
| Scenery by which you are surprised > priceless | |||
Business Hours
| Business Hours |
|---|
| April～November 8:30 ～ 17:00（7 days a week Last going-up time is 16:25) |
| December～March 9:00～17:00（7 days a week Last going-up time is 16:25） |
Access
[from KUMAMOTO by car]
- Drive east on Route57 for Oita.
- Drive south on Mt.Aso Trail Akamizu Route or Mt.Aso Trail Bochu Route.
[from OITA or BEPPU by car]
- Drive west on Route57 for KUMAMOTO or on YAMANAMI-HighWay for KUMAMOTO.
- Drive south on Mt.Aso Trail Bochu Route.
[from KUMAMOTO/OITA by train and bus]
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Get off at ASO Station(JR HOHI Line).
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Get on bus from this station and aim at ASOSAN-NISHI-EKI.
[from KUMAMOTO to BEPPU by bus]
Get on "KYUSHU-ODAN-BUS"
KYUSHU-ODAN-BUS(Japanese Text Only).
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From KUMAMOTO to BEPPU
ASO-ICHI-GO(Japanese Text Only). -
From BEPPU to KUMAMOTO
ASO-NI-GO(Japanese Text Only).
