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Kijimadake
杵島岳Kumamoto · Kyushu
A grass-covered basalt pyroclastic cone, formed roughly 3,500 years ago, and the most accessible of the Aso Five Peaks, with a paved and well-maintained trail from the Kusasenri parking area reaching the summit crater rim in about 35-40 minutes. The summit loop circles an old crater and gives direct views down into the active Nakadake crater area to the east, plus the Kusasenri grassland below.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.7· 125 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Trail itself is free; the Kusasenri/Aso Volcano Museum parking area charges a car fee (~¥500, may vary).
- Nearest station
- JR Aso Station (Hōhi Main Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥500,Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
~26 min by Sanko Bus to Kusasenri Aso Kazan Hakubutsukan-mae stop, then ~40 min on foot to the summit via the east trailhead.
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