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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. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Torichosuji to Asosanjo Terminalbus bus 特急：熊本駅前→県庁前～阿蘇くまもと空港→阿蘇山上ターミナル
    1h 56m
    ¥200–2,200

  3. Drive 48.2 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Mount Aso Ropewaycar car 48.2 km
    51 min
    ¥824–1,190

  4. Taxi

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

Kumamoto to Mount Aso Ropeway by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket¥200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Mount Aso Ropeway, Japan?

Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Asosanjo Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥200–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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