Great things to see and do near Mount Aso!

Akaushi Beef (Red-Haired Cow) Restaurant, a local specialty near Mount Aso. If you're visiting Mount Aso in Kumamoto, you absolutely must try the red-haired cow, a local specialty. It's usually served as Akaushidon, a rice bowl topped with fragrant grilled beef, a soft-boiled egg, and a savory sauce. The beef isn't melt-in-your-mouth tender, but it's moderately tender and has a wonderfully fragrant flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant: Aso Hanabishi 阿蘇はなびし This restaurant is right next to Aso Shrine and is just as delicious as the famous, long-queue Imakin. What sets this restaurant apart from typical grilled beef rice bowls is that they deep-fry the beef until crispy on the outside, then grill it again on the inside for a fragrant aroma. I highly recommend ordering the Akaushi Gyukatsudon. Plus, they make their own pickled vegetables, which are incredibly delicious and come with unlimited refills – a truly delightful experience! The flavor is perfect with the rice; you won't be able to stop eating them. Other menu items include... You can try the beautifully marbled teppanyaki steak or the famous horse meat sashimi here. There might be a queue around lunchtime, but the wait is usually under 30 minutes. Coming around 1 PM should clear the queue. If you're driving, you can get a parking discount coupon for the parking lot next to the shrine. If you're visiting Aso and coming into the city, don't forget to stop by! Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cWWRDw6idwzB7MCp8 #Aso #kumamoto #akaushidon #kyushu #wagyu