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Hifuri Shinji at Aso Shrine
Mandy BartokBlazing torches light up the night at the annual Fire Swinging Festival near Kumamoto's volcanic Mt Aso
Aso Shrine is a Shinto Shrine in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Aso is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. This shrine holds several Important Cultural Properties, including Ichi-no-shinden, Ni-no-shinden, and Rōmon. The Aso Shrine was heavily damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes. [Wikipedia]
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Aso Shrine can be reached by bus from the main Aso station, or by taking the local train line JR Hoji) to Miyaji station and walking 10 minutes to the north. There is also a parking lot available in front of the shrine.
Blazing torches light up the night at the annual Fire Swinging Festival near Kumamoto's volcanic Mt Aso
Aso Shrine - boasting one of the largest gates at a shrine anywhere in Japan - is an oft-overlooked stop in Aso town in Kumamoto prefecture.
แสงคบไฟสว่างลุกโชนในงานเทศกาลเหวี่ยงคบไฟประจำปี ใกล้ๆ กับภูเขาไฟอะโสะ คุมาโมโตะ
The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
พื้นที่อะโสะในใจกางจังหวัดคุมะโมะโตะจัดให้มีงานเทศกาลไฟขึ้นทุกปี เป็นระยะเวลาถึงหนึ่งเดือนในช่วงสิ้นสุดฤดูหนาว เพื่อเตรียมตัวสำหรับฤดูเพาะปลูกที่กำลังจะมาถึง
Les pentes du mont Aso s'illuminent en mars, pendant le festival du feu.
Sườn đồi Aso thắp sáng với những ngọn lửa trong suốt Lễ hội lửa vào tháng ba mỗi năm.
Những ngọn đuốc rực lửa thắp sáng màn đêm tại Lễ hội quay lửa thường niên gần núi lửa Aso, tỉnh Kumamoto
Склоны горы Амо загораются огнем во время ежегодного Фестиваля огня в марте.
Located in northeastern Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso is a city characterized by its powerful nature—namely, Mount Aso, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. As a base to experience all of Aso’s delights, we recommend Kamenoi Hotel Aso.
A must-stay if you visit Mount Aso in Kumamoto: A traditional farmhouse with lots of atmosphere and outstanding organically grown homemade food.
Japanese restaurant Show offers highly affordable kaiseki lunches in the shadow of JKumamoto's Mt Aso
The little lane narrowed the further it got from the main road and I began to wonder if there is indeed a temple of vegan delights at the end of this path. I'm not a subscriber
Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, is located in Kumamoto, Kyushu. Arguably the prefecture's biggest attraction, Mount Aso is a prime hiking and sightseeing spot that's part of the Aso Kuju National Park. Mt. Aso's peak is at a towering 1,592 meters above sea level, forming a stunning mountainside view from the Aso city. Mt. Aso itself consists of five peaks — Mt. Naka, Mt. Kijiima, Mt. Eboshi, Mt. Neko, and Mt. Taka. It's believed that Mt. Aso was formed by four large eruptions that happened more than 200,000 years ago. The regular volcanic activity contributed to the formation of the large caldera that is also known as Nakadake crater. A caldera is larger than an ordinary crater, and the one on Mt. Aso is one of the largest in the world. The Nakadake crater holds stunning blue water, which emits sulfuric fumes and is dangerously hot despite its icy appearance. The Aso Volcano Crater center monitors the crater's activity levels and updates daily on visitor restrictions to ensure everyone's safety. As of April 2020, access to the crater is currently closed due to increased volcanic activity. The ropeway, roads, and trails leading to the crater are closed until further notice. Mount Aso's latest eruption was in 2016. The crater can usually be accessed via ropeway, a bus from JR Aso Station, by private car, or a 30-minute walk from the bus stop.
Aso Nature Land was established in 2005 as a place for people to experience outdoor activities in the midst of incredible natural vistas. This professional outdoor shop will organize an adventure just for you. From early morning hot-air balloon rides to grass sledding on a Bockerl, mountainboarding to paragliding, you are sure to find an outdoor activity that appeals to you. And their website even accepts reservations in English. You won’t forget your next trip to Kumamoto when you experience its beauty firsthand.
The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.