Top Things to do in Kyushu
Things to do in Kyushu, Kyushu: The Best Volcanos
Discover the best top things to do in Kyushu, Japan including Mt. Aso, Mount Sakurajima, Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall), Mt. Kishima, Mt. Heisei Shinzan, Tabi no Sato Volcano Observatory, Kitasenrigahama.
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1. Mt. Aso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By Wingfield73 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
We hired a taxi from Kumamoto town which took us to the volcano through the mountainous countryside which had been devasted by the earthquake three years earlier and could scarcely imagine the terror that the people living there must have felt. But even more impressive was the gigantic effort being put into repairing the mountains themselves. Arriving at the Aso volcano itself we were first struck by the sulphurous smell and the white smoke emerging from the top. There is a good and informative visitor centre near the foot of the volcano and, a little further on a restaurant area with good parking and excellent views of the volcano. Don't miss the nearby small and friendly town of Aso itself, with one of Japan's most revered shrines now under repair from the earthquake damage.
2. Mount Sakurajima
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4.5 based on 1,855 reviews
A 15-minute ferry ride takes you to this smoking volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.
Reviewed By 111gedk - London, United Kingdom
This is an active volcano. It's perpetually smoking and people live on the lower slopes. There's an observation platform in Kagoshima that you can get to by bus for a fantastic view of this natural wonder. It's a live volcano, of course you want to make the effort to see it!
3. Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall)
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
What has happened in this area and what has remained from the beginning of Heisei eruption in1990 November till the declaration of ceasing eruption in 1996. We will leave the lesson of the disaster and natural treats for future generations without weathering. We present exhibitions dividing 11zones which are about volcano and prevention of its disaster beside Heisei eruption theater where you can simulate the experience of pyroclastic debris flow on the great power dome screen. It is only and unique Museum where you can learn about Volcano with simulated experience .
4. Mt. Kishima
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By migachan - Vancouver, Canada
The smallest and the one of the closest volcanoes near Kusasenri, you can hike up there within an hour. There are stairs going up to the top and there is probably a nice view but while I was there, it was snowing heavily and must excerise lots of caution, especially coming down. Still quite interesting. However, it is the most ideal first hike :)
