There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Miyajitrain [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
2h 33mDrive 48.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Aso Shrinecar 48.5 km
50 min¥830–1,199Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Aso Stationbus Kyushu Odan Bus
2h 36mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Aso Shrinetaxi 48.5 km
50 min¥22,000–26,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine is to drive which takes 50 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Aso Jinja Mae(Aso Jinja Shirine) via Aso Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Miyaji via Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Aso Shrine is 53 km. The road distance is 48.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Aso Shrine bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Aso Shrine train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Aso Shrine, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine via Higoozu and Miyaji in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Aso Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Miyaji
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Aso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–26,000
Uber
- Website
- higokotsu-group.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Daiichi Kotsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96 354 2222
- Website
- daiichikoutsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Aso Shrine bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Aso Station.
Kumamoto to Aso Shrine train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Aso Shrine is 49 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kumamoto to Aso Shrine.
There are 299+ hotels available in Aso Shrine.