Aso
in Aso-shi of Kumamoto, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.937 and 131.080 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 56' 14" and E 131° 4' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:45 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:28 am and 6:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Discover Aso

Aso in Aso-shi (Kumamoto) with it's 27,978 citizens is a town in Japan about 527 mi (or 848 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Aso is now 09:45 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports near Aso, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 118 mi (or 190 km), North-East. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kikuchi, Taketa, Koshi, Yufu and Yamaga. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 97%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Sen No Mori

Address
3,5 mi
1983 1, NAGAKUSA, ASO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 869 2231, JAPAN.
8692231 阿蘇市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kanpo no Yado Aso

Address
2,6 mi
5936, ICHINOMIYAMACHI MIYAJI, ASO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 869 2612, JAPAN.
8692612 阿蘇市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Aso Uchinomaki Onsen Kadoman (BBH Hotel Group)

Address
3,0 mi
1095 1, UCHINOMAKI, ASO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 869 2301, JAPAN.
8692301 阿蘇市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aso The Villa Park Hotel and Spa-Resort

Address
0,6 mi
1230, Kurokawa, Aso city, Kumamoto 869 2225, Japan.
8692225 阿蘇市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel

Address
4,0 mi
1600 3, AKAMIZU, ASO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 869 2232, JAPAN.
8692232 Aso-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Asouchinomaki Onsen Yumeoiso

Address
3,5 mi
385 1, Uchinomaki, Aso machi, Aso gun, Kumamoto 869 2301, Japan.
8692301 阿蘇市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Asouchimaki Onsen Yunoyado Irifune

Address
3,5 mi
834 2, OZATO, ASO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 869 2307, JAPAN.
8692307 阿蘇市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Tsuruya Ryokan (Kumamoto)

Address
2,4 mi
1873, Miyaji, Ichinomiya machi, Aso gun, Kumamoto 869 2612, Japan.
8692612 Aso
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Aso Uchinomaki Onsen Sozankyo

Address
3,3 mi
145 1, Uchinomaki, Aso machi, Aso city, Kumamoto 869 2301, Japan.
8692301 Uchimaki,,Aso-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 11:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Aso no Shiki

Address
2,9 mi
3030 2, ICHINOMIYAMACHI SAKANASHI, ASO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 869 2611, JAPAN.
8692611 ASO SHI
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

熊本・KIBS「わき水と食!~阿蘇のおもてなし~」

Published: May 28, 2009
Length: 58:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 熊本県インターネット放送局「Movie くまもと」

雄大な阿蘇をのんびり楽しむユニークな取り組みが阿蘇各地で行われている。阿蘇神社の参道に続く「門前町商店街」では、わき水の水飲み場「...


Harley-Davidson @sr

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 38:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: snugcafe1

阿蘇市西町の尺間らーめんにご来店のお客様バイク.


ななつ星in九州(JR阿蘇駅)

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TOMOETOMOCHI

「ななつ星in九州」がJR阿蘇駅に到着する様子と停車中の様子です。 一部、マニュアルフォーカスにするのを忘れて、オートフォーカスにしてい...


HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR & FLS @snug

Published: November 10, 2012
Length: 24:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: snugcafe1

阿蘇のsnugにご来店のお客様バイク.


2014/06/01 XVS950Aで行く!阿蘇ツーリング Part6(ラピュタの道、阿蘇望橋、白水溜池堰堤、岡城址)

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 24:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: XVS950A ATOM

ラピュタの道に朝イチで行き


2010 GW 山口・九州ツーリング 第三回

Published: June 13, 2010
Length: 14:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yi31004

第三回は阿蘇周辺です。


200803 阿蘇大觀峰 Aso

Published: April 21, 2008
Length: 03:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hkjosephng

阿蘇大觀峰好大風.


前面展望 豊肥本線 宮地 豊後竹田間 Japan Railway JR Kyushu Hohi Mail Line Front view

Published: September 11, 2013
Length: 25:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yukunz

2013年9月2日 撮影 豊肥本線 宮地 豊後竹田間 前面展望 雨の影響で時折不鮮明になります。 JR豊肥本線宮地~豊後竹田駅間は2012年夏に九州北部豪雨...


200803 摘日本士多啤梨 Japan Strawberry Picking

Published: April 21, 2008
Length: 02:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hkjosephng

阿蘇果實之國摘士多啤梨,超好味.


「ななつ星in九州」機関車・客車連結解除と機関車エンジン停止@阿蘇駅 Cruise train SEVEN STARS in KYUSHU in Aso Station.

Published: August 18, 2014
Length: 09:36 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: kumanishiwest

August 15, 2014 photography. JR Kyushu cruise train "SEVEN STARS in KYUSHU" in Aso Station. http://www.cruisetrain-sevenstars.jp/en/index.html 2014年8月15日JR阿蘇駅1番ホームにて撮影...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Aso Station (Kumamoto)

Aso Station is a railway station on the Hōhi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Aso, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.9374, 131.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Aso Shrine

Aso Shrine is a Shinto Shrine in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Aso is one of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan. This shrine holds several Important Cultural Properties, such as Ichi-no-shinden (一の神殿), Ni-no-shinden (二の神殿), Rōmon (楼門) etc.

Located at 32.9478, 131.116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Kumamoto Prefecture, Important Cultural Properties of Japan

Miyaji Station

Miyaji Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Aso, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.9372, 131.117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Uchinomaki Station

Uchinomaki Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Aso, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.9422, 131.044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Ikoi-no-Mura Station

Ikoi-no-Mura Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Aso, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.9367, 131.094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Aso.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
阿蘇, 阿蘇市, Асо