There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Aso Stationbus Kyushu Odan Bus
2h 16mDrive 46.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrinecar 46.7 km
46 min¥810–1,170Train
- Take the train from Suizenji to Higoozutrain [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Miyajitrain [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
2h 56mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrinetaxi 46.7 km
46 min¥13,000–16,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shiyakusho Mae to Musashigaoka Danchi Iriguchibus E3-5：桜町バスターミナル→子飼～三里木→大津産交 / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Miyajitrain [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
3h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine is to drive which takes 46 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine. However, there are services departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Aso Jinja Mae(Aso Jinja Shirine) via Aso Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine. However, there are services departing from Suizenji and arriving at Miyaji via Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Kumamoto Castle and Aso Shrine is 57 km. The road distance is 46.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine, including transfers.
Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Suizenji station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Castle, Japan and Aso Shrine, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Aso Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine via Shiyakusho Mae, Suizenji Sta. Kitaguchi, Suizenji, Higoozu, and Miyaji in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Suizenji to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Miyaji
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Miyaji
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Torichosuji to Aso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Shiyakusho Mae to Musashigaoka Danchi Iriguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170–600
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Aso Station.
Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine is 47 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Kumamoto Castle to Aso Shrine.
There are 330+ hotels available in Aso Shrine.