As currently the Aso Crater is at alert level 2 always keep more than 1km between yourself and the creater mouth.

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3

325

28

36

36

2323 265

TATENOTATENO

N212

339

339

206

57 57

5757

MILK ROAD

Due to extensive damage that followed the Kumamoto earthquakes in April 2016, the Aso Ohashi-bridge connecting highway 57 and highway 325 has collapsed rendering that entry route unusable. Also the nearby Choyo Ohashi has been closed to traffic.(gps navigation systems might show it as a valid route but there is no connecting road further down). Route 57 has been completely shut down until further notice. For access to the Aso and Minamiaso area coming from Kumamoto, Ozu and Kikuchi on route 57 ( ), please follow prefectural road 339 nicknamed "MILK ROAD" across the northern outer rim, passing the Akamizu area. For access to Minami-Aso village when coming from Nishihara and Mashiki-town, please follow prefectural road 225 unto the renewed route 28 passing through Tawarayama Tunnel.※ Please beware that during the winter months traffic passing over Mt. Tawarayama onprefectural road 225 (nicknamed GREEN ROAD MINAMIASO) is suspended in favor ofroute 28 passing underneath.

28

28

145

103 207

kumamotoKUBOTA

325

to Uchinomaki0000

111

11National highway

Prefectural Road

Closed Road

Alternative route

111

Higo Ozu Sta.

Tateno Sta.

ASO Sta.

TAKAMORI Sta.

NAKAMATSU Sta.

MIYAJI Sta.

Ozu Police station

Spring

Water spring

Onsen

Police station

JR Hōhi Main Line

《Legend》

Takamori police stationto Takachiho▶

Nobeoka City

to Yamatochō▶Takachiho

Nobeoka City

▼to Yamatochō

to Oita Pref.▲takeda City Beppu City

to Senomototo Fukuoka Pref. Hita City Oguni Town,Kurokawa Onsen Daikanbo

to Fukuoka Pref. Hita City Oguni Town,Kurokawa Onsen

JR Hōhi Main Line

The East Route for climbing Mt. Aso is still in repair further up but you can go as far as Sanjo Square between 7:00 and 19:00.

2828

225

F25 min.19km

Route 28 has been reopened to traffic, though there are still some slight detours, in all the new route shaves off about 10 minutes compared to the Green Road-route across Mt. Tawarayama.

325

265

Kumamoto I.C.

Mashiki Kumamoto Kūkō I.C.Mashiki Kumamoto Kūkō I.C.

MINAMI-ASOMINAMI-ASO

Aso CityAso City

Takamori TownTakamori Town

Nishihara Vill.Nishihara Vill.

Ozu TownOzu Town

Mashiki TownMashiki Town

to Kikuchi Cityto Kikuchi CityYamaga Cityto Kikuchi CityYamaga City

▲ to FUKUOKA

▼ to KAGOSHIMA GREEN ROAD MINAMIASO

Roadside stationOzu

Shop MiyazakiBus Stop

ASO Farm Land

SUGI Beekepeers FarmAso Honey Farm

HOTEL AZ

Shirakawa Kndergarten

Rakuno MothersAso Milk Farm

Bussankan Shizen-anBussankan Shizen-an

Onsen CenterVenus

A

A

B

B

C

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

G

G13km

24 min.

23 min.

9 min.

10 min.

25 min.

27 min.

14km6.3km

7.2km

20km

13.1km

Akamizu

Estimated travel time and distance by car

Please beware that on Milk Road (between ) large traffic jams can form easily so please plan ahead when taking this route.C G～

MinamiasoRailway

ASPECTA

Minamiaso Kugino OnsenShiki no Mori

Aso Kumamoto AirportAso Kumamoto Airport

Tawarayama Tunnel

Roadside stationAsobō no Sato Kugino

Tourist Office

Minamiaso VillageTourist Association

KUMAMOTO ASO

MINAMI-ASO VillageSet against the majestic five peaks of Mt. Aso and changing face with every passing season, Minami-Aso is truly a unique rural town where you can come to find peace of mind, in every sense.The village is full of rare and delicious restaurants, cafes, pubs, bakeries and pastry shops, and many more. The many locally produced vegetables and Akaushi-beef are deliciously fresh. We wish you an amazing stay with us and hope you enjoy Minami-Aso on your welcome visit!

Kyushu Expressway

DIRECTIONS TOMINAMI-ASO Village

Gas Station

Gas Station

Gas Station

GasStation

Mt. Aso craterKusasenri plains

Mt. Aso East route

Shirakawa

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Luna observatoryMorinoatorie