Michi no Eki Aso

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Located in Aso City, Michi no Eki Aso offers breathtaking views of the five peaks of Aso. It features a diverse selection of local specialties, including seasonal vegetables and fruits, meat, dairy products, desserts, and handmade lunchboxes.

As a key information hub for Aso city, Michi no Eki Aso houses a tourist information center staffed with experts whom provide assistance in Japanese, English, and Mandarin. They offer valuable information on sightseeing, hiking, transportation, and local events.

Additionally, the station offers tours to help visitors make the most of their time in Aso, including cycling and trekking.

Parking areas

Main parking

Secondary parking

Bike parking

Cycle parking

Resting / Eating area

The resting area with wooden flooring inside the roadside station is available for visitors to relax and to enjoy the vast array of lunchboxes and foods available to buy from Michi no Eki Aso.

24 hour facilities

Drinking water

Restrooms

Nursing room

EV charging facilites

Vehicle charging is available for a fee.

Usage Cards: To use the charging station, you need to have an eMP (NCS) card, a dedicated “charging card” issued by various automobile manufacturers, or an EneGate card. Please note that cash payments are not accepted.

Charging time: 30 minutes maximum
Output: 25 kW (fast charging)
Operation hours: 24 hours
Number of Charging Stations: 1
Location: First parking lot of Michi no Eki Aso
(1440-1 Kurokawa, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture)

Electric bikes

Charging for electric bikes is free of charge
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Number of Charging Stations: 5
Location: First parking lot of Michi no Eki Aso
(1440-1 Kurokawa, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture)

Free Wifi

Free Wi-Fi is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Fountain Plaza

Fountain Show Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
11:00 AM to 6:30 PM (every 30 minutes)
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (every 20 minutes)

Facility Information

Total site area: 9,500 square meters
Parking lot area: 6,500 square meters
Parking capacity: 164 vehicles (147 regular cars, 15 large vehicles, 2 spaces for people with disabilities), 10 motorcycle spaces, 21 bicycle spaces (including scooters, with saddle racks for road bikes)
Michi no Eki Aso Main Building: 500 square meters
24-hour restrooms (including nursing room): 288 square meters

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