Day 5: Mt. Aso, Helicopter Ride, Kusarenri Observatory, Mt. Aso Museum, Daikanbo Observatory. Journey to Mount Aso: A Scenic Adventure Today’s drive to Mount Aso is an exhilarating adventure, characterized by a series of steep hairpin turns over a 1.5-hour journey. This drive can be quite challenging, especially for those unfamiliar with mountain roads, so we strongly recommend that drivers ensure they are well-rested the night before embarking on this … [Read more...]
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DIY Japan – 8D7N Kyushu Self-Drive Trip (Part 2: Kumamoto 熊本 & Takachiho Gorge 高千穂峡)
Day 3: Nagasaki to Kumamoto, Kumamoto Castle, Josaien, Shimotori Shopping Arcade. On Day 3 of our journey, we drove from our hotel (FAV LUX Nagasaki 長崎 Hotel) to Shimabara Port [島原港] (1hr 22mins) then took the High Speed Car Ferry from Shimabara Port to Kumamotominato Ferry Terminal [熊本港]. From there, we then drove 21mins to reach REF Kumamoto by Vessel Hotels. Kumamoto is significantly larger than Nagasaki and has a vibrant atmosphere which reminded us of bustling Sapporo. Hotel: We chose … [Read more...]