Sunasenri・Sarayama Trekking
Trek through the otherworldly volcanic landscape of Sunasenri before continuing on to Sarayama for sweeping views of Aso’s mountains, volcanic terrain, and vast grasslands.
Walk Through Aso’s Otherworldly Volcanic Scenery
Trek through Sunasenri, one of Aso’s most iconic volcanic landscapes, before continuing on to the nearby Sarayama. With its striking scenery of black volcanic ash and scattered gravel, the area has an otherworldly atmosphere that feels almost like another planet. After exploring Sunasenri, the trek continues towards Sarayama. As you gain elevation, the scenery changes dramatically, revealing sweeping views of Mount Eboshi and the Nakadake crater.
From Sarayama, take in panoramic views of Aso’s magnificent mountains, volcanic terrain, and vast grasslands. Experience the scale and power of Aso’s dynamic natural landscape from a completely different perspective.
Sunasenri・Sarayama Trekking
A roughly three-hour guided trek through Sunasenri’s dramatic volcanic landscape and the nearby Sarayama, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide.
Sunasenri・Sarayama Trekking
Walk across the black volcanic ash and gravel of Sunasenri before continuing towards Sarayama, where panoramic mountain and volcanic views await.
- Experience time: approximately 3 hours
- Event insurance is included
What is included and what to bring
Included in the Fee
- Guide fee
What to Wear
- Comfortable clothing suitable for trekking
- Long pants
- Sports shoes or trekking shoes
Recommended Items
- Drinking water
- Sunscreen
- Warm clothing or an extra layer in cold weather
Participation and booking details
Participation requirements
- Age
- Elementary school students and older
- Languages
- Japanese, English, and Mandarin
- Group size
- Minimum two participants
Weather and cancellation
The experience may be canceled due to bad weather. Transportation and other expenses incurred when travelling to the meeting place cannot be reimbursed.
When cancellation is decided in advance, the organizer will contact participants by 18:00 two days before the experience date.
Booking and payment
Please book at least seven days before your preferred experience date. Start times may be adjusted upon request.
Credit card payment is available, with cash payment offered as an option. Card payments are processed when the reservation application is made through Stripe or Fincode. The card usage date will be the application date, and the charge will appear as Asoview! on your statement.
If there is a payment issue before the trek, Michi no Eki Aso may contact you or ask for cash payment on the day. Refund timing for canceled or modified prepaid reservations depends on your card provider; please contact the card company for details.
Cancellation fees
- 7–4 days before30%
- 3–2 days before40%
- Day before50%
- Same day / no-show100%
Michi no Eki Aso
1440-1 Kurokawa, Aso City,Kumamoto 869-2225, Japan
Walk Into the Volcanic Heart of Aso
Explore the otherworldly scenery of Sunasenri, trek towards Sarayama, and experience the power and beauty of Aso’s volcanic landscape with a knowledgeable local guide.
