This is my most favorite scenery. My own image of Kyushu is green of mountains, and navy blue of the sea, and this is certainly the one.

I visit Aso 7 to 8 times a year, to enjoy this beautiful nature. Aso is famous for its world largest caldera, with active volcano. Another popular thing about Aso is the huge grass field, which is kept by burning grass every spring (It is called `Noyaki‘). 



The only dissapointment is these artificial windmills, which are spoiling this beautiful scene.  Out of that, Aso is fantastic, with the blessing of nature. Also, I should add that this caldera supplys abundant natural water to 600,000 people living in Kumamoto. (If you live in Kumamoto, you have no need to buy bottled water !).

To visit Mt. Aso from JR Hakata station, 1′30” to Kumamoto Station, another hour drive to Aso National Park. Or, about 2 to 3 hours drive from Hakata (Fukuoka).