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Kumamoto(熊本)

Kumamoto(熊本) has 2 mountains you can reach using only public transport — trains and buses. 1 of them is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Popular choices include Mt. Aso and Mt. Ichifusa. Each guide shows the route from the nearest station to the trailhead, with up-to-date bus timetables.

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Bordering prefectures include Kagoshima(鹿児島), Oita(大分), Fukuoka and Miyazaki(宮崎).

Mountains in Kumamoto(熊本) — Map

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Mt. Aso 100 Famous Mountains
ModerateDay tripTrail time 3h 00

An active volcano with one of the world's largest calderas, offering dramatic views of the Nakadake crater and Kusasenri grassland.

Mt. Ichifusa 200 Famous Mountains
Plan aheadDay tripTrail time 5h 30

One of the anchors of the Kyushu highlands, combining ancient Ichifusa cedar giants lining the approach with sweeping central Kyushu views.