OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Aso area

Daikanbo

Daikanbo is in the northeast of the Uchinomaki Onsen area and is on the edge of the outer rim of the Aso caldera.

Daikanbo offers the best 360-degree panoramic view in Aso. Here, you can see the Five Peaks of Aso, as well as the Kuju Mountain Range.
The Five Peaks of Aso, as seen from Daikanbo, are said to resemble a Buddha lying down. During the fall and winter months it may be possible to see a phenomenon known as "Unkai" in Japanese, where the clouds are low and the peaks appear to rise from a sea of clouds. 

Daikanbo viewing point also has a souvenir shop and restaurant, and is also popular for stargazing at night.
 

Address
〒869-2313
Contact
Aso Information Center
TEL
0967-34-1600
 

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