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Take a local train from Kumamoto to Aso Station.

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When we visit Fukuoka and buy a JR pass, we can travel to Mount Aso. We can take the Shinkansen to Kumamoto Station and then transfer to the train to Aso Station. But when we arrived, we took two trains from Kumamoto to Ozu Station and then from Ozu to Aso Station. If you have a JR pass, you don't have to pay any additional fees. The local trains here are quite similar to our diesel railcars, except that all cars are air-conditioned. The cars are colorful and the inside is clean. It is a single track that has to wait to pass, just like in Thailand. #TravelFukuoka #TravelJapan #RideJapaneseTrains #tripFreeAccommodationGiveaway
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If you've been to Japan a few times and feel like you know the country quite well, I think you should try going south.

Kyushu gave me a very different feeling about Japan.

The first time I saw pictures of Takachiho Gorge, I had a feeling: I absolutely had to go there.

And when I actually set foot in Kyushu, I realized that the most attractive thing about this place wasn't just the scenery.

It was the feeling of a more liberal, open Japan, less constrained by familiar rules. The pace of life was also more relaxed. And the nature… was truly breathtaking.

Kyushu is a geological area with many active volcanoes, so it has mountain ranges, gorges, lakes, hot springs, and magnificent landscapes created by millions of years of Earth's movement.

Mount Aso (Kumamoto Prefecture) and Sakurajima (Kagoshima Prefecture) are two of Japan's most active volcanoes.

Thanks to its intense volcanic and geothermal activity, Kyushu also accounts for approximately 35% of Japan's total hot spring (onsen) sources, with famous hot spring towns like Beppu and Yufuin.

Much of the island is covered by hills and giant caldera formations created after ancient eruptions.

In particular, it's a land steeped in Japanese mythology. There are places where you can not only admire the scenery but also feel like you're stepping into an ancient tale.

Initially, I planned to use the Seishun 18 Kippu pass to explore Kyushu by local trains, traveling through different regions. However, after researching, I discovered that the most beautiful places in Kyushu are often not located near train stations or with convenient public transportation.

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