Pretty awesome place to pay a visit with family! It is a nice museum that you can know lots of things about Aso mountain. There is a movie you can enjoy at 3rd floor. Personal recommend: ★ ★ ★ ★ Family-friendly: ★ ★ ★ ★ Date for couples: ★ ★ ★ ★ Parking lot: ◯ 500 yen/car Services/meals/products/design: ★ ★ ★ Period for stay: 1 hour Charge: adults 1,100 yen kids <6 year old, free Baby room/accessible toilet: ◯ Cleanness: ★ ★ ★ ★

The museum is old and the exhibits show it. None of the info is in English. However, there are two videos both of which are subtitled in English and a couple other languages. They were interesting. The view from the 3rd floor is wonderful. Not wheelchair accessible that I saw. Lots of parking Make sure you go to the crater/observation area up the road!

Nature is amazing but their attitude of handling horses was so terrible! They kept horses in the restriced wood frame for waiting guests for riding. Let them wait freely while waiting. You guys are living thanks to the horses. The horses deserve better treatment with more freedom! So pathetic horses!

500 yen parking for cars... for a location where most things are closed or look pretty rundown. Save yourself the money, if you don't mind waling a few steps, and park at the viewpoint just above the museum (before the turn) and walk a few steps down. The views and walks around here are stunning. Only major disappointment: the volcano access was closed. Why wasn't this announced here? The handwritten sign was obviously wrong. :( Check the website before you head further up the mountain.

Rainy day so we have to stay inside, and my daughter accidentally found a special edition Rilakkuma !

Fhe museum expositions were mostly in Japanese with old information from 1993. It can be fully skipped with the price of 1300 Yen.

When I arrived I was met by a very unwelcoming lady and, despite my efforts to purchase a ticket speaking in Japanese, the lady seemed rude and was rushing me (despite there being nobody else in the queue). The museum itself is large however the exhibits are outdated, dirty, and disorganised. I was the first person to enter the museum on the day I visited, and despite this, the toilets were still dirty from the day before. Generally, if you want to learn about the volcano you'll get the information you need, but don't expect anything amazing. I really hope they clean the place up and modernise the exhibits.

Fantastic place for children of all ages. There is a petting zoo and playpark both inside and outside. A really good variety of exciting challenges in a safe environment. Food and drink good for families too. Highly recommended but don't know about the rooms.

Aso Farm Land! I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. TLDR; Good for kids, great onsen, grounds needs maintenance. I stayed two nights in December 2024, arriving the first night with just enough time to navigate the underground passage and labyrinth to check in, get dinner, and to enjoy the hot springs. I left the last day with just enough time to pack up and get breakfast. So really, one full day on the grounds. IMPORTANT: I was also traveling with a preschooler, a middle school kid, and my wife. We all live in Japan. If you do not live in Japan and are just visiting, you have no business visiting Aso Farm Land. If you are not traveling with kids, you have no business visiting Aso Farm Land. If you’re looking for a resort like something in Thailand or Bali, turn back now. The best thing about Aso Farm Land is the extensive hot springs facility. It’s large, not crowded, and varied. You’ve got your usual indoor and outdoor options, plus wacky stuff like wine and olive baths. The worst thing about Aso Farm Land is that the main outdoor attraction for kids, Genki No Mori, is the most run down facility that requires a payment to enter that I have ever seen. It’s a bunch of creative outdoor obstacle courses that involve climbing, sliding and pushing, more than 50, but the paint is faded and peeling, the signage is outdated and broken, and perhaps most surprisingly there were no staff making the rounds to ensure visitors were safe. None! Truly a free-range-parenting hipster’s dream. As others have commented the small petting zoo does have a few unique animals like capybara that hang out in hot springs and flamingoes that are so used to humans they let you walk right up to them. Beavers are the main attraction. Yes, the animals are standing on the pavement, not grass, probably not the most humane. The food is good at the main restaurant. You can grab fresh ingredients and boil your own nabe (Japanese hot pot that is not spicy) right at your table. Everything is fresh and healthy. The entire complex has a health bent that borders on the religious. The stores sell everything from magma clay face packs to walking shoes and drinkable vinegar. The attractions are multiple iterations of the same, admittedly fun, “age testing circuits,” that are variations of a machine that has you slapping or stepping on colored buttons when they light up as fast as you can. You can get your results printed and marvel at how you mashed the button more accurately and more quickly than your family members. We stayed in the Royal Zone and it was fine. The Wifi was in and out. We never used the shower because the hot springs are so great. The facilities were probably at 10% capacity so there was no noise. The rooms were big enough but we live in Japan and are used to Japanese sizes. Most of the other customers were groups of Japanese young kids, Japanese families, Korean tour groups, and some Chinese-speaking tourists. Our kids loved the place. Parents were also amused.

Petting zoo was nice, play area was expensive for what it was and could be cleaner. Restaurants were too expensive to consider eating at considering the apparently quality.

There are 60 outdoor facilities for our whole family to play. We spent 4!hours there. It’s not a holiday or a weekend, so it’s like our won backyard. We love there! We found black salt, and vegan ramens there, too.

I didn't stay at the hotel but visited the Genki no Mori, which is an outdoors athletics for children and parents. Although I visited with my wife, we still enjoyed the athletics because it was really creative and some were challenging for adults and we made rules for ourselves that made it more challenging. When we visited after summer break and during a weekday, there were not many people despite the location being massive. I heard from the staff that during the summer holidays and especially during the obon holiday, the place gets busy. Because there were so few people, we were a bit scared at first, like it was an abandoned theme park. I think if there were more people, we would have rated it higher.

Loved our stay here, it was a great fun for the kids with strawberry picking, petting zoo and an indoor playground. Onsen was beautiful. Staff at the reception were so helpful! (my husband lost a wallet and someone returned it - they made an effort to find his name based on a receipt and contacted him). Also staff at all other places (strawberry farm, restaurant) were super nice and friendly to the kids! Strongly recommended.

I visited on a day trip to see the obstacle course and was not disappointed. This is such a weird place and so fun. The petting zoo was also great for the kids and I was able to feed a beaver. However, from an animal welfare perspective, the petting zoo needs some work.😥 Most of the attractions have limited English instructions, so be prepared to translate. To get here, there is a daily bus from Kumamoto which you may want to reserve your tickets for depending on what season you visit. I would also advise planning to spend the night so that you can enjoy more areas of the resort/park. I didn't have the time to visit the onsen which looked pretty extensive. Most of the attractions have separate admission tickets.

The two statues in front of this rest stop (a huge akage wagyu and its little calf trailing behind) are quite eye-catching. You can have a cup of coffee or a soft ice cream while enjoying the lovely view of the Aso mountain range in the distance. There are also some shops where you can check out the souvenirs and local produce.

Date visited: late June 2025 Google map brought me to Mont Bell shop next to this rest area. It took me some extra time to figure out the rest area is just next to this Mont Bell shop - selling outdoor clothes and gears. The rest area consists of one grocery store and one self service restaurant. Nice view while eating there. The grocery shop sells lunchboxes and offered microwave to warm up so you can eat at the platform and enjoy the view. I chose to eat that small box of minced meat lunchbox and it turned out to be delicious. Another chose to eat at the restaurant. It has air conditioning. It is free parking and ample spaces. Nothing much to do there - just shop eat and watch. Can walk at the back of this building if you are interested to explore. Probably an easy one hour in this area.

It wasn’t my first time coming here, but it’s my first time seeing kochias here. Amazingly beautiful. Mount Aso, you’re a beauty!⛰️ 🥰🤩

A very good place for a meal , shopping, a brief stop , buying some fruits and vegetables. Also a big garden with lots of cosmo flowers. A beautiful place!

We stopped here on our tour guide to see Takachiho Gorge. It has a medium size grocery store as well as some smaller food shops and a coffee truck. We got amazing Aso jersey yogurt to try and there is a tap with fresh spring water you can fill up your bottles if they’re empty. A nice place with a flower field and the picturesque volcano in the background.

It’s open in new years holiday. You can go there to take pics of the mountains or take your dog to dog park or just shop for some fresh local veggies, fruits and they have also home made bentos and sandwiches. The best thing is getting aso farm milk ice cream or soft cream. If you are traveling alone and want to take picture of yourself; no worries they got you covered. They have a stand that holds phone for you.

A great place to stop on your visit to the Aso region. Beautiful landscape, dog park, and local goods for sale.

Lookout point

(Translated by Google) I was drawn to see it by the signboard along the road. When I parked my car in the parking lot and walked out, a tent was set up near the entrance and a donation of 300 yen per person was collected. I would be happy to pay for the cherry blossoms in their prime at Isshingyo, but... I wish there was a signboard at the entrance of the prefectural road or in the parking lot with information about the donation. The parking lot was free, cherry blossoms were blooming there, and the view toward Aso was nice. (Original) 道路沿いの看板に釣られて見に行きました。 駐車場に車を止め歩いて行くと入口近くにテントを張られ協力金1人300円徴収されました。 全盛期の一心行位の桜だったら喜んで払えるのですが… 県道入口の看板とか駐車場に協力金の案内を書かれてたらと思います。 駐車場は無料でそこにも桜咲いてますし阿蘇向けの眺めは良かったです。

(Translated by Google) The contribution amount was 300 yen. It was in full bloom with the Aso Five Mountains in the background. (Original) 協力金は、300円になっていました。 阿蘇五岳をバックに見事に咲き誇っていました。

(Translated by Google) The people who manage the meadow are kind enough to open it to the public only during the cherry blossom season. There is an entrance fee of 200 yen in addition to the environmental maintenance fee, but recently photographers have been leaving at night and early in the morning without paying, so they are considering closing it off at night and early in the morning. Be sure to pay. The footing is very poor, so it may be difficult for people with walking disabilities. (Original) 牧草地を管理されている方々が、ご厚意で桜の期間中限定で開放されている。 環境整備費を入場料として200円必要だが、最近は夜間や早朝のカメラマン等が払わずに立ち去るので夜間、早朝は封鎖を検討しているとのこと。必ず払いましょう。 足場は大変悪いので、足が不自由な方は難しいと思います。

(Translated by Google) [Monday] March 26, 2021 [Parking] Available [Toilet] None 🔷I stopped by to see the Kannon cherry blossoms in Minamiaso Village, Aso District. There was a Kannon cherry tree about 100m up a steep grassland from the parking lot below❕The cherry blossoms were almost in full bloom and beautiful. 🔷On that day, local people were putting up splints on the cherry blossom trees❕ (Original) 【月　日】2021年3月26日 【駐車場】有り 【トイレ】無し 🔷阿蘇郡南阿蘇村の観音桜🌸を見に寄りました。下の駐車場から急な草原を100m程登った所に観音桜は有りました❕桜はほぼ満開で綺麗でした。 🔷当日は地元の方々が桜の木に添木を立ててました❕

(Translated by Google) This was my first time seeing them🌸 I parked in the parking lot with a guide map, and started about 10 meters ahead and started climbing the hill. It was a slight slope, and by the time I got close to the cherry blossoms I was out of breath and painfully aware of my lack of exercise. It looked like they were grazing cows, and there were electric wires strung around the cherry blossoms⚠️ The cherry blossoms were worth seeing. The view from there was also great. I wonder if the 200 yen admission fee is normal? I wonder if this was a while ago? No one was there, though... (Original) 初めて　観に来ました🌸 案内地図のある　駐車場に止めて すぐ先　10メートルくらいの所から 岡を上がって行きました。 少し傾斜があり 桜の近くまで到着すると息があがって 運動不足を痛感しました。 牛を放牧されてるみたいで 電流線が　桜の周りにはられてます⚠️ 桜は　見応えありました。 そこからの　眺めもよかったです。 200円は　通常とられるんでしょうか 以前の話しなんでしょうか どなたもいらっしゃらなかったですが…

(Translated by Google) Admission is 200 yen. Parking is free. There's a food area where locals serve local food. Upon entering, you'll have to climb a slightly steep hill. Wear sneakers. Rental walking sticks are also available. The view of the mountains and the cherry blossoms in the parking lot are spectacular. It was worth the climb, lol 😂 The cherry trees are sturdy and surrounded by a fence, so you can't get to the base, but the atmosphere was amazing. (Original) 入館料200円 駐車場無料。 地元の方が地元のものを提供されているフードスペースがあります。 入館するなり少し急な坂を登らないといけません。運動靴でいきましょう。 貸出杖もあります。 絶景の山並みと駐車場の桜が綺麗に見えます。登った甲斐があります笑😂 桜はしっかりしており柵で囲っているので根本まではいけませんが、雰囲気は良すぎました。

Silent Temple and the spring water are very sweet. Free parking.

A nice place to check when in minami aso. The place is quiet and super clean

It is a historical shrine but, It's little too much commercialized.

(Translated by Google) In early July, while on a motorcycle tour in the Aso area, I went to Shirahebi Shrine, which I had previously searched for on Google Maps. As it was along Route 325, I was able to get there quickly and was able to worship there without any problems. As the name Shirahebi Shrine suggests, there is actually a white snake in the building, and the priest was inside and invited me into a room inside. There was a white snake in a case there, and I was told that it was about 25 years old and would live for about 40 years. I was told that I could have it purified to improve my financial luck, so I paid 1,000 yen, and the priest took out another white snake from something like a drawer in the Shinto altar, and placed it on my wallet and smartphone on the shelf, and had it purified. I was told that the white snake that was placed there was a young white snake about 15 years old. It was certainly white compared to the white snake in the case, and the white snake inside the case was a little yellowish. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed. I also received a talisman, and hopefully this will be an opportunity to improve my financial luck! The shrine itself was very clean and I was able to worship in a pleasant atmosphere. I would like to visit again if I go to the Aso area. (Original) 7月初めに阿蘇方面のバイクツーリングの際、以前グーグルマップで 検索していた白蛇神社に行ってみました。325号線沿いと言う事も有り すぐに行き着く事が出来て、無事参拝する事が出来ました。 白蛇神社の名前に由来する通り実際に白蛇がいると言う建屋に行くと 中に神主さんがいて更に中の部屋に招かれました。そこにはケースに 入った白蛇がいて、年齢？は25歳位で40年位は生きると説明を受け ました。金運アップの為のお祓いが出来るとの事なので、千円を納め ると神棚の引き出しの様な物から別の白蛇を神主さんが出されて 棚の上に置いた財布とスマホの上にその白蛇を置き、お祓いをして 頂きました。置いて頂いた白蛇は15歳位の若い白蛇との説明でした。 確かにケースの中にいる白蛇と比べると色が真っ白で、ケース内の白蛇は少し黄色味がかっていました。残念ながら写真撮影は不可との事でした。それとお札も頂き、これを機会に金運アップに繋がれば良いのですが！ 神社自体はとてもキレイに清掃されていて気持ち良く参拝させて頂きました。また阿蘇方面に行った際は参拝したいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Thank you for seeing the White Snake. It was my first time seeing it, and the whiteness was amazing! 🐍🐍🐍The waiting room (which is the shrine office?) is air-conditioned, so it's safe. The handle on the sliding door locks, so if you try to open it anywhere else, it won't open. Always use the handle when opening and closing. If you enter the shrine from the upper path, you'll have to turn left at a steep angle and descend to the parking lot, so if you're coming from below, you'll have plenty of time to turn right. It seems you can only exit from the top. I found a lava rock (?) and when I touched it, it was incredibly hot. Is that normal in the middle of summer with such a scorching heat?! Is it a sign of divine blessings?! I felt an incredible amount of heat. (Original) 白蛇様を拝見してきましたありがとうございます初めて拝見しましたが白さがすごかったです🐍🐍🐍社務所な待合室？はクーラーが入ってまして安心です、引き戸の取手部分がロックがかかるので取手以外の場所に手を掛けて開けようとすると開きません必ず取手に手を掛けて開け閉めしてください 神社に入るときに上の道から入ってくると凄いアングルで左折して駐車場に降りる事になりますので下から来れる方は下から来ると余裕を持って右折で入れる事になります 出る時は上からしか出れないみたいです 溶岩の岩石？があって触ってみたら凄い熱でしたが真夏でかんかん照りなんで当たり前なのか！？御利益の前兆なのかッッッッ！？凄まじい熱量を感じました

(Translated by Google) I've always been curious about this shrine, which enshrines a living white snake. It enshrines Aso lava, and when I touched it, I felt its power. It also enshrines Inari shrines, dragons, and the Seven Lucky Gods, so I hope it brings good fortune! Before praying, I looked up at the sky in front of the torii gate, and a coiled white snake appeared as a cloud. Then, while having lunch, I looked up out the window and saw a long, thin cloud that looked just like the white snake I'd seen earlier, with its eyes and mouth open. Thank you very much! 🙏 Afterward, a senior colleague who had received a prayer for the white snake displayed the talisman he received in his household altar and prayed to it every day. Apparently, a black snake began to appear on the talisman! I even won second prize in the stamp rally lottery! It's incredibly powerful and effective. (Original) 生きた白蛇様をお祀りしてある神社で、以前から氣になってました。 阿蘇の溶岩を祀ってあり、触るとパワー感じました。 稲荷神社や龍、七福神等祀ってあり、ご利益あるといいな！ 参拝前に鳥居前で空を見上げると、とぐろを巻いた白蛇様が雲になって現れ、ランチした際に窓の外見上げると長ひょろく伸びた雲がさっき見た白蛇様にそっくりで、目、口を開けた姿でお出ましになりました。 ありがとうございました🙏 その後、白蛇様の祈願を受けた先輩が頂いた御札を神棚に飾り毎日拝んでいたら、御札に黒い蛇が浮かび上がるようになったそうです! 私は、スタンプラリーのガラポンで2等を当てました！！ 霊力高し、効果高し。

(Translated by Google) I visited this Shirahebi Shrine on the first day of the month of the snake year, which occurs once every 12 years. It was a Sunday, so I had the impression that there were a lot of visitors considering the size of the shrine. After arriving, I learned that the official name of the shrine is "Aso Hakusui Ryujin Gongen." This was my first time visiting a shrine with the name XX Gongen since Mitake Ryuo Gongen Shrine about six years ago. When I arrived at the parking lot, the vivid Shirakitsune Inari Daimyojin caught my eye. On the way to the main shrine, I saw the Seven Lucky Gods All-Stars on my left. It was the first time I had seen a statue of everyone together. It was also the first time I had met Hotei (a pottery made by my grandfather) who lives in my house outside. Of course, I had come all the way from afar to worship the White Snake, but I had some personal thoughts in the waiting room, and the space felt strange, so I left. However, the shrine's goshuincho (two different colors?) was extremely beautiful. I got the white one with the hope of being able to continue to the second book, and decided to offer the two types of goshuin and the first offering there. The glittering and extremely beautiful art of Kinryu and Benzaiten✨ It doesn't come with a cover, so you have to get one separately. I usually try not to get them, but I couldn't resist the temptation of the glittering acrylic Benzaiten. The limited edition color is light blue🩵 The color seems to change depending on the season. It started to rain, so I hurriedly got in the car, and discovered Benzaiten when I was leaving the parking lot on my way home💡 Benzaiten is on the parking lot exit side (to the right after leaving the gift shop), so I didn't notice it, but I was glad I was able to visit during the brief sunny day. (Original) 12年に一度の巳年巳の月巳の日、こちらの白蛇神社を参拝。 日が日なだけに、規模に対し参拝者は非常に多い印象。 到着してから“阿蘇白水龍神權現“ が正式な神社名なのだと知りました。 ○○権現という神社は、6年程前の御嶽龍王権現神社以来。 駐車場に到着すると、鮮やかな白狐稲荷大明神が目を引きます。 そして社殿へ向かう途中、左手に七福神オールスターズ。皆さま揃った像は初めて遭遇。我が家に住んでる布袋さん（祖父作焼物）に外で会うのも初。 もちろん白蛇様を拝むつもりで遠方から遥々伺ったのですが、控室にて個人的に思うところがあり、また空間に違和感あり退室しました。 ですが、こちらの神社の御朱印帳（色違い2種？）がものすごく素敵。2冊目にも進めるようにという願いを込めて白を入手し、御朱印2種、初穂料はそちらにお供えすることといたしました。 金龍さんと弁財天の描かれたキラキラしてこの上なく美しいアート✨ カバーは付いてませんので、セルフで別途入手。 そして普段入手しないようにしているのですが、アクリル製のキラキラした弁財天の誘惑に勝てず。限定カラーは水色🩵 時期によりカラーが変わるそう。 雨が降りだし慌てて車に乗り込んだため、帰りがけの駐車場を後にするときに弁財天を発見💡 弁財天様は、駐車場出口側（授与所を出て右手）にあるのでうっかり気づきませんでしたが、束の間の晴れ間に参拝出来てよかったです。

This is such a good find. Went here after for lunch after visiting Aso mountain. It’s one of those places where you could feel the history of the place once you get in. The food wasn’t anything mind blowing but pretty decent and nicest portions.

This place had amazing vibes! It is like an old fashioned saloon with a disco ball. The burgers here are absolutely delicious! I had the Chili Burger and the chili tasted just like home in America. I would go here everyday if I could. The guy that owns the place is like world famous and met so many famous people.

We were late for lunch, looking for somewhere to eat. We found this biker bar by accident. We were lucky! We ate some very nice burgers and fries. And the atmosphere was great! We really enjoyed it. Too bad we couldn't be there when there was live music.

This western restaurant have beautiful well decorated. The price is fair and the food is delicious. A restaurant worth recommending.

Chill place on a Tuesday afternoon. There is great regard to biker ambience, sporting bike seat stools, posters, emblems, displays, and a musical stage with an open floor layout. It looks like a place that could really rock with a live show and a biker rally in the evenings and on weekends. 4+ Popcorn shrimp are a blowback from my ancient past, and were a great appetizer to share among friends. The chili cheese burger was excellent. The patty was not over-processed (NOT tofu-like meat-ハンバーグ)! Furthermore, the chili was not typical of Japan and was spicy though not overly so. Also, the chili included beans, an essential! The buns and vegetables were absolutely fresh and top tier. 4.7 This place is also pet friendly, so share the experience with the extended family. Boldly stated on the door was posted: “No attitudes, No fights,” – Agreed! as the two-person staff were both pleasant and welcoming. +

Great burgers & fries, really interesting Americana all over the place, and the staff there were so helpful - friendly, accommodating and attentive. Excellent place to stop off in Aso, with such a beautiful view from the building too!

Very good burgers, not much open in the evening in the rest of the town, but very good American diner style restaurant if you want to eat something the than Japanese food

A very chic cafe with a great view of Kusasenri. It was a bit crowded when we went. We ordered the Iced Cafe Latte and Iced Matcha Latte. I really loved the Matcha Latte. Loved the strong matcha flavor with the milk. The Iced Cafe Latte was good too.

Kusasenri Coffee Roastery is a modern, minimalist café located right next to the Kusasenri grasslands in Aso. It’s a serene spot surrounded by wide-open plains with panoramic views of Mount Nakadake and grazing horses in the distance. The interior features clean lines, concrete accents, and large windows that let the landscape take center stage. There’s also outdoor terrace seating that lets you enjoy the view with fresh mountain air. The café is operated under the supervision of Coffee Gallery from Kumamoto City and uses high-end equipment, including the rare Kees van der Westen Slim Jim espresso machine. Beans are roasted on-site, ensuring fresh and high-quality brews. Popular drink choices include drip coffee, espresso, matcha latte, milk-brew, strawberry nectar, and their standout charcoal latte. Prices are typically between ¥500 to ¥650. Visitors often highlight the creamy texture of the matcha latte and the aromatic profile of the charcoal latte. Many also mention that the taste of the drinks is elevated by the incredible natural backdrop. The roastery opens from 10 AM to 5 PM daily, with last orders around 4:30 PM. It’s located at 2391-15 Nagakusa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2231. As there’s no convenient public transport, it’s best accessed by car. Paid parking is available on-site. The café accepts various payment methods including credit cards, Suica, and mobile payment apps like PayPay. The main advantages of this café are its world-class coffee, unbeatable views, and tranquil atmosphere. The only downsides are that it can get crowded during peak hours, and ordering is done through QR code only, which might be slightly inconvenient for some. In summary, Kusasenri Coffee Roastery is more than just a café—it’s a coffee experience set in the heart of one of Japan’s most stunning volcanic landscapes. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or simply want a relaxing break while exploring Mt. Aso, this spot is well worth your time.

Good rest stop with meals. Been and egg was fine. You can have as much rice and soup as you want. They serve beef with meals.

A must-go coffee shot in front of the volcano! I ordered the Milk-brew and charcoal latte, ~500-600 yen (3USD) each. They are both great. The Milk-brew tastes special! It’s like the light-coffee taste milk, smooth and finely flavored. The charcoal latte comes with a nice latte art (even mine is a bit off the center)They uses Aso milk and selected beans The only thing I don’t like that much, but not a real big thing, is that you have to access the menu through QR code, while the whole shop is in good design… just next to the volcano tourist attraction! Why not a nice, natural physical menu if possible?

Nice & clean place to rest and take photos. Must try the yogurt (white cap) & milk (purple cap)

Unexpected cool and modern cafe in the Mt Aso area. Concrete, black and white furnishings, consistent with the volcanic theme. Solo, couple and small group seating options. Matcha latte was ok, bit too milky.

Great place to take a break while visiting the grassland and volcano crater. The coffee was smooth and delicious.

The two statues in front of this rest stop (a huge akage wagyu and its little calf trailing behind) are quite eye-catching. You can have a cup of coffee or a soft ice cream while enjoying the lovely view of the Aso mountain range in the distance. There are also some shops where you can check out the souvenirs and local produce.

Date visited: late June 2025 Google map brought me to Mont Bell shop next to this rest area. It took me some extra time to figure out the rest area is just next to this Mont Bell shop - selling outdoor clothes and gears. The rest area consists of one grocery store and one self service restaurant. Nice view while eating there. The grocery shop sells lunchboxes and offered microwave to warm up so you can eat at the platform and enjoy the view. I chose to eat that small box of minced meat lunchbox and it turned out to be delicious. Another chose to eat at the restaurant. It has air conditioning. It is free parking and ample spaces. Nothing much to do there - just shop eat and watch. Can walk at the back of this building if you are interested to explore. Probably an easy one hour in this area.

It wasn’t my first time coming here, but it’s my first time seeing kochias here. Amazingly beautiful. Mount Aso, you’re a beauty!⛰️ 🥰🤩

A very good place for a meal , shopping, a brief stop , buying some fruits and vegetables. Also a big garden with lots of cosmo flowers. A beautiful place!

We stopped here on our tour guide to see Takachiho Gorge. It has a medium size grocery store as well as some smaller food shops and a coffee truck. We got amazing Aso jersey yogurt to try and there is a tap with fresh spring water you can fill up your bottles if they’re empty. A nice place with a flower field and the picturesque volcano in the background.

It’s open in new years holiday. You can go there to take pics of the mountains or take your dog to dog park or just shop for some fresh local veggies, fruits and they have also home made bentos and sandwiches. The best thing is getting aso farm milk ice cream or soft cream. If you are traveling alone and want to take picture of yourself; no worries they got you covered. They have a stand that holds phone for you.

A great place to stop on your visit to the Aso region. Beautiful landscape, dog park, and local goods for sale.

New Kusasenri is a modern restaurant located beside the Kusasenri grassland, offering sweeping views of the vast Aso caldera and the active Nakadake volcano. Its glass-walled dining area allows diners to enjoy a stunning panoramic backdrop while they eat. The interior is minimalist and airy, letting the natural landscape take center stage. It’s a popular stop for tour groups and self-drivers exploring Mt. Aso. The food is casual yet hearty, with local specialties being the highlight. The akaushi roast beef bowl is a standout—tender slices of regional red beef served over rice, often praised for both flavor and presentation. Other popular options include fried pork rice bowls (katsu-don style) and ramen. While the ramen is warm and comforting, it’s considered average compared to the beef dishes. Meals typically come with miso soup and rice refills, making it good value for those with bigger appetites. Ordering is done via touchscreen kiosks. The process is smooth, though queues can build up during peak hours, especially when tour buses arrive. Prices range from around ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per person, which is reasonable considering the location and view. Seating is plentiful—over 300 seats in total—but window-side tables are the most sought after. If you arrive at opening time (11 AM), you’re more likely to get a scenic seat. The restaurant closes by 3 PM, so time your visit accordingly. Parking is available outside the facility for a small fee (about ¥410), and the restaurant accepts a wide range of payment methods, including credit cards and IC cards like Suica and PayPay. Overall, New Kusasenri is a worthwhile lunch stop when visiting Mt. Aso. It combines good food, breathtaking views, and a clean, modern setting. While it can get crowded, especially around lunchtime, it’s a great place to take a break, enjoy some local flavors, and soak in the volcanic landscape.

The food is ok, but nothing special. They prices are a bit high, as ezpected in such touristy place. The view is amazing. The do provide free miso soup and rice which is nice.

Many tourists are very crowded during lunchtime, resulting in waiting a long time with poor services. Lunch set with free rice and miso soup.

Came here because other restaurants nearby have queues and it was around 0 degrees. Normal food, don’t expect quality here. Drinks are free flow. You can try horse meat here at your own risk. Secure a window seat for amazing views of the field and “mountain”

You can find horse 🐎 meat here and I find it to be just okay…. As a Indian i miss the regular masal Otherwise it’s fine!!!

Simple food, the taste is not bad but nothing special. The soup and rice can be refilled and self-service. A lot of seats can be picked but you need to come early to pick the window-seat, so that you can enjoy the beautiful view.

Quite good for an attraction tourist service spot. Best choice is fried pork with rice (gatsudon). Ramen is the worst. Environment is clean and lots of seats. Nice. You don't have a choice anyway. Beware of a compulsory entry fee for car, 410 yen. Ice cream, fresh milk flavor is very milky, nice!

Fantastic place for children of all ages. There is a petting zoo and playpark both inside and outside. A really good variety of exciting challenges in a safe environment. Food and drink good for families too. Highly recommended but don't know about the rooms.

Aso Farm Land! I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. TLDR; Good for kids, great onsen, grounds needs maintenance. I stayed two nights in December 2024, arriving the first night with just enough time to navigate the underground passage and labyrinth to check in, get dinner, and to enjoy the hot springs. I left the last day with just enough time to pack up and get breakfast. So really, one full day on the grounds. IMPORTANT: I was also traveling with a preschooler, a middle school kid, and my wife. We all live in Japan. If you do not live in Japan and are just visiting, you have no business visiting Aso Farm Land. If you are not traveling with kids, you have no business visiting Aso Farm Land. If you’re looking for a resort like something in Thailand or Bali, turn back now. The best thing about Aso Farm Land is the extensive hot springs facility. It’s large, not crowded, and varied. You’ve got your usual indoor and outdoor options, plus wacky stuff like wine and olive baths. The worst thing about Aso Farm Land is that the main outdoor attraction for kids, Genki No Mori, is the most run down facility that requires a payment to enter that I have ever seen. It’s a bunch of creative outdoor obstacle courses that involve climbing, sliding and pushing, more than 50, but the paint is faded and peeling, the signage is outdated and broken, and perhaps most surprisingly there were no staff making the rounds to ensure visitors were safe. None! Truly a free-range-parenting hipster’s dream. As others have commented the small petting zoo does have a few unique animals like capybara that hang out in hot springs and flamingoes that are so used to humans they let you walk right up to them. Beavers are the main attraction. Yes, the animals are standing on the pavement, not grass, probably not the most humane. The food is good at the main restaurant. You can grab fresh ingredients and boil your own nabe (Japanese hot pot that is not spicy) right at your table. Everything is fresh and healthy. The entire complex has a health bent that borders on the religious. The stores sell everything from magma clay face packs to walking shoes and drinkable vinegar. The attractions are multiple iterations of the same, admittedly fun, “age testing circuits,” that are variations of a machine that has you slapping or stepping on colored buttons when they light up as fast as you can. You can get your results printed and marvel at how you mashed the button more accurately and more quickly than your family members. We stayed in the Royal Zone and it was fine. The Wifi was in and out. We never used the shower because the hot springs are so great. The facilities were probably at 10% capacity so there was no noise. The rooms were big enough but we live in Japan and are used to Japanese sizes. Most of the other customers were groups of Japanese young kids, Japanese families, Korean tour groups, and some Chinese-speaking tourists. Our kids loved the place. Parents were also amused.

Petting zoo was nice, play area was expensive for what it was and could be cleaner. Restaurants were too expensive to consider eating at considering the apparently quality.

There are 60 outdoor facilities for our whole family to play. We spent 4!hours there. It’s not a holiday or a weekend, so it’s like our won backyard. We love there! We found black salt, and vegan ramens there, too.

I didn't stay at the hotel but visited the Genki no Mori, which is an outdoors athletics for children and parents. Although I visited with my wife, we still enjoyed the athletics because it was really creative and some were challenging for adults and we made rules for ourselves that made it more challenging. When we visited after summer break and during a weekday, there were not many people despite the location being massive. I heard from the staff that during the summer holidays and especially during the obon holiday, the place gets busy. Because there were so few people, we were a bit scared at first, like it was an abandoned theme park. I think if there were more people, we would have rated it higher.

Loved our stay here, it was a great fun for the kids with strawberry picking, petting zoo and an indoor playground. Onsen was beautiful. Staff at the reception were so helpful! (my husband lost a wallet and someone returned it - they made an effort to find his name based on a receipt and contacted him). Also staff at all other places (strawberry farm, restaurant) were super nice and friendly to the kids! Strongly recommended.

I visited on a day trip to see the obstacle course and was not disappointed. This is such a weird place and so fun. The petting zoo was also great for the kids and I was able to feed a beaver. However, from an animal welfare perspective, the petting zoo needs some work.😥 Most of the attractions have limited English instructions, so be prepared to translate. To get here, there is a daily bus from Kumamoto which you may want to reserve your tickets for depending on what season you visit. I would also advise planning to spend the night so that you can enjoy more areas of the resort/park. I didn't have the time to visit the onsen which looked pretty extensive. Most of the attractions have separate admission tickets.