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How to get fromKumamoto to Mount Aso RopewayBy train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Mount Aso Ropeway by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train [39772] Jr Hohi
    2. Take the taxi from Tateno(Kumamoto) to Mount Aso Ropewaytaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    ¥7,995–11,975

  2. Drive 48.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Mount Aso Ropewaycar car 48.2 km
    51 min
    ¥833–1,203

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus bus
    2h 11m
    ¥1,750

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Mount Aso Ropewaytaxi taxi 48.2 km
    51 min
    ¥13,000–17,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Mount Aso Ropeway, Japan?

Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 to Aso Sanjo Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,750 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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