A little village at the northeast rim of the Aso caldera
Ubuyama is a village located in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the northeast rim of the Aso caldera.
Tucked right in the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture, you’ll find the Aso Region, home to Aso City and some of Kyushu’s ‘must see’ sights including Aso Kujū National Park, Mt. Aso, and the Aso caldera. Aso City, is a humble, yet modern metropolitan center surrounded by expansive, lush mountainside and unforgettable natural views. If you’re visiting for the day, or planning to carve out a little more time to explore the area you’ll find plenty of things to do both in and around the area.
The region of Aso is the amalgamation of a number of smaller villages including Ubuyama. If you can get one, a rental car is highly recommended for exploring the Aso area a little further. Although there is a network of trains and buses available, they’re not very frequent and can be a little restrictive in terms of access to certain locations.
Tucked right in the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture, you’ll find the Aso Region, home to Aso City and some of Kyushu’s ‘must see’ sights including Aso Kujū National Park, Mt. Aso, and the Aso caldera. Aso City, is a humble, yet modern metropolitan center surrounded by expansive, lush mountainside and unforgettable natural views. If you’re visiting for the day, or planning to carve out a little more time to explore the area you’ll find plenty of things to do both in and around the area.
The region of Aso is the amalgamation of a number of smaller villages including Ubuyama. If you can get one, a rental car is highly recommended for exploring the Aso area a little further. Although there is a network of trains and buses available, they’re not very frequent and can be a little restrictive in terms of access to certain locations.
