Cycling in Aso

By participating in a grassland tour program, a conservation contribution of 1,000 yen is included in the tour price. This fee is used for the maintenance and management and your kind contribution helps the overall preservation and sustainability of the entire grasslands.

22,000 円〜

An experienced guide will take you on a cycling tour through the usually off-limits Grassland area.
Based on the classic ‘Grassland Ride’ private custom plans are also available upon request.

16,500 円〜

E-bike through the local roads of Aso alongside rice fields and beautiful scenic spots.
Enjoy the beautiful landscapes without great effort, enjoyed by both veterans and beginners alike.

The option to setup a picnic area and enjoy one of the traditional Japanese bentos Aso has to offer

Hands-on cooking class using fresh locally sourced ingredients, a unique option to add to your tour

Known affectionately as “Director Colnago,” Mr Nakao has earned the trust of many, with numerous people visiting Aso to enjoy rides together. Mr Nakao offers both a special ride experience within the protected grasslands as well as popular on-road courses visiting the major hotspots of Aso along the way.

A guide living in Aso, Mr Kamazaki is involved in local activities including the annual controlled burning of Aso’s grasslands (Noyaki). He also works as a cycling, trekking and photo guide. The vast grasslands of Aso are filled with hidden areas and treasures. Why not join him in discovering the unique landscapes, history and treasures of Aso, things only a local can show you.

After many years as an instructor at a confectionery school founded in 1977, Ms Atsusa became the head instructor at the Kumamoto Patissier Training School in 2005. After retiring from teaching, she began hosting “Kitchen Rides,” combining the art of dessert making and cycling inside the grasslands. Enjoying sweets amidst breathtaking scenery is truly the best. Ms Atsusa also runs the “Atelier ADU-kitchen,” with the aim of sharing the joy and charm of desserts, which have the power to bring smiles to people’s faces.

Based in Minami Oguni, Aso Kuju Cycle Tours, operate cycling options that combine both tourism and sport. Aso Kuju Cycle Tours offers programs that allow you to fully experience the changing beauty of nature throughout the four seasons. The sound of the wind, the rustling of the trees, the murmur of the river… The “everyday scenery” of the countryside becomes a “special landscape” for many visitors!

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