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An almost perfectly symmetrical, grass-covered scoria cone about 80m tall, formed by a strombolian eruption roughly 3,300 years ago. Its name ('rice mound') comes from a legend the Aso Shrine deity once scooped rice from its indented crater to feed the poor.

Best season

Spring–autumn for green grass cover; access to the cone itself is restricted for conservation

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.4· 253 reviews

Nearest station

JR Aso Station (approx 20 min by car)

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