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Aso-Kuju

Japan

Aso-Kuju

LocationJapan
RegionKumamoto, Oita
TypeNational Park
Coordinates33.1030°, 131.2410°
Established1934
Area726.78
Nearest CityAso (1 mi)
Major CityOita (20 mi)
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About Aso-Kuju

Aso-Kuju National Park features Mount Aso, one of the world's largest caldera volcanoes. The park includes vast grasslands, active volcanic peaks, and hot springs. The landscape is characterized by the iconic smoking crater of Mount Nakadake and the surrounding pastoral grasslands maintained through traditional burning practices.