Aso CafeSosui

Suigenjaya

Charcoal GrillHakusui no Kura

Bike HouseSatou

MyoujinSoba

HakusuiCleaning Center

Ceramics andStained Glass

Atelier Miyoubou

ShirakawaSpring

TakezakiSpring

Ike no KawaSpring

ShioisyaSpring

KawajigoSpring

TerasakaSpring

WakisawatsuSpring

Yoshida CastleSpring

Myoken ShrinePond

Myoujin ike Meisui Park

Oike Spring

MIHARASHIDAI Sta.

Mt.Aso South route

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ENEOSTakamiya

Kugino-anSoba

Minamiaso Yume Shizuku Onsen

To Mt.Aso

AubergeMori no Atelier

&Luna Astronomical

Observatory

Minamiaso Fureai Farm

Aso HakusuiRural Art Gallery

Family Mart

LAWSON

Sanroku no YadoJikuuya

PensionHoshi Furu Sato

Hibiki

Pension & Hanare no YadoNonbiri Papa

Kominka B&BDanyoku

HoozukiSoba

SanrokuKitchen

Yatto Mitsuketa!Totteokino Ichigo-batake?

From December to May you can pick your own delicious strawberries

here.

Strawberry farm

MinamiasoEhon no Kuni

IsshingyouCherry Tree

An ancient 400 year old Cherry Tree

Koujo ShiragikuGraveyard

Dr.Fujimoto‛sClinic

You can try your hand at making your own Soba,

under the friendly guidance of the staff.

There are many handmade soba-restaurants in Minamiaso, each with their

particular flavour and specialities.

DengakuOku Aso

Dyeing AtelierYamabudou

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NakamatsuElementary School

JapanesePapermaking Atelier

Beef house

Countryside BakeryGlanz Mut

Hotel Yume Shizuku & So-an

WoodworkingAtelier

NanoHana

Bonjour Provence

ShiawaseMarche

World Class Outdoors Event Stage“ASPECTA”

MINAMIASO RAILWAY

The longest named station in Japan

Mizu no Umareru Sato

Hakusui Kougen Station

NAKAMATSU Sta.

ASO SHIRAKAWA Sta.

Dr.Terasaki‛ sClinic

At the tourist office you can

rent a bicycle with electric assist or an e-scooter to get around.

JizoBodhisattva

ShoukyouTemple

Center for elderly careHibari

Soba Dojo

AD-LIB

Cafe Kurikara &Aso Adventure Kurikara

RyouheiElementary

School

Kugino Jr. high School

Dr.Goto‛s Clinic

Open Sesame

Rose Garden

Fire Station

On a full charge the e-scooter gets around 17km total. To go further than that you can use one of the many charging points scattered around the village, located at cafe‛ s and hot springs.

MinamiasoVillage office

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MinamiasoVillage office-Hakusui-

MinamiasoGuide Club

Hakusui Onsen

AkaushiBeef Udon is a favorite.

MINAMIASOSIRAKAWASUIGEN Sta.

Artwashi kobo Hakusui

Ajisai

The sweet and delicious Home-run

Melon is a Minamiaso favorite, as well as its big brother the Jogai-Home-run.

To get around, why not go by bicycle, E-bike or on foot.

Shirakawa SpringThe most famous of all the water springs in Minamiaso, its enormous 60 tons per minute flow gives birth to the huge and beautiful Shirakawa

River. Surrounded by trees it is truly a magical place with the peaceful sound of flowing water.

Takezaki SpringFlowing quietly in the shadow of a bamboo grove this spring might seem small, but with its 120 tons per minute it alone provides over 3.5 km² of rice fields with water all year round.

Myoken Shrine 　　　PondThis beautiful shrine and its natural pond are dedicated to the shinto god of water Myoken.

Yoshida Castle Spring

Myoujin Ike Meisui Park

Ike no Kawa Spring

Oike Spring

Terasaka Spring

Wakisawatsu Spring

Shioisha Spring

Kawajigo Spring

As the name suggests this delicious and fresh water spring used to provide now disappeared Yoshida Castle with all its water needs.

Legend has it that the water sprouting from this pond brings fertility and many offspring, and accordingly it features a shallow playpond where kids can play and watch the koi.

The bottom of this spring’ s natural pond is covered with small “Kabuto” stones and pebbles, which were used in crop and harvest prediction ceremonies since the old days.

This big pond full of life is a favorite amongst children for playing around and is great for enjoying a quiet picnic underneath the many trees.

Named after the nearby temple this spring sprouts right underneath Minami Aso’ s railtrack and is a great meeting place for both locals and tourists.

Looking at the bottom of this spring sand blows up and flutters down again as the water sprouts. Why not relax for a moment underneath the gazebo or let the kids play in the shallow water.

This fairytale like Shinto Shrine holds a mysterious beauty with its deep blue water and large ancient trees. A nice place to walk around and enjoy the silence.

Flowers are always in bloom at this tiny spring, why not enjoy a bit of refreshing water in the shade of the small gazebo?

Katayama Shouou monument

Nearly 300 years ago Minamiaso was plagued with an enormous flood and resulting landslides. This monument is dedicated to a key player in the rebuilding the drainage system and leveling of the destroyed ricefields, mister Katayama Shouou.

Old Signpost built by Kai ArioAbout 150 years ago Kai Ario took it upon himself to build many signposts to show weary travelers the way. Now it‛ s characters have faded but its said to still protect travellers from all corners of the world.

Marked in green are the old tiny backroads used by local farmers, since two tiny cars can only just pass each other on these, thank you for being careful to keep the road clear for them.

Hakusui Iwato FestivalDuring this majestic Shinto festival Japanese flutes and Taiko drums accompany the many dancers.

The walkway leading up to the Shirakawa Spring is also the entrance to the Shirakawa Yoshimi Shrine (no bicycles allowed)Bussankan

Shizen-an

Here you can find plenty of local produce, freshly harvested vegetables, lunchboxes, souvenirs, Shirakawa springwater products, etc.

Follow the riverbank for about 500m for a beautiful view.

A small back road between the ricefields overlooking Mt.Aso‛s five majestic peaks.

Keep following the small irrigation stream.

Local fruits and vegetables can be bought

here at the many unmanned

stands.

The Torokko sightseeing train runs from March until November

on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays and every day of the

week during Spring Break, Golden Week and Summer Holiday.

Minamiaso Kougen Pension village

Pension HowdyPension Noah

PensionAngelica

TanoueSightseeing Vineyard

HakusuiApple Orchard

HakusuiApple Orchard

HakusuiPension Village

CaramelPudding

ASORiders House

Take no KuraSansoAjidokoro

Sakura

Charcoal GrillYouki jaya

ChafeBicycle Cafe

MurakamiFish Farm

DearRose

Nakamura FarmEmersion B&B

MinamiasoSoba Isshinan

Organic RiceFarmers‛ Association

“Oashisu “

Aso Kanko MeisuiStrawberry Association

Yasaka Shrine

Kugino Workshop

Holiday HouseSato no Ne

Minamiaso Yaki-kamamoto

Ceramic Artworkshops

Y-ShopFurusawa

Asobo no Sato Kugino

Tourist Office

Minamiaso VillageTourist Association

Akaushi no Yakata

Ajiwai KanAtom

CVSHakusui

To ASPECTA Hotel Greenpia Minamiaso

To ASPECTA Hotel Greenpia Minamiaso

Tel.0967-67-2222

竹崎水源

妙見神社の池

白川水源

吉田城御献上汲場

明神池名水公園

池の川水源

小池水源

寺坂水源

湧沢津水源

Minamiaso Kugino OnsenShiki no Mori

Aso HakusuiRuri Onsen

HandmadeUdon noodlesAryumon

The tomato roll cake is a

favorite

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To Tateno

To Tateno

To Nishihara

To Takamori

To Takamori

To Takamori

The multi-brandstore and Library

about a picture book.

Shirakawa River