Access To Mt. Aso Crater Resumed

Above, yours truly at the Mt. Aso Ropeway station in 2007.

For those wanting to visit Mt. Aso Volcano National Park in Kyushu, there's some good news.

The Japan National Tourism Organization reported:

Partners Information: Access to Kumamoto Prefecture’s Mt Aso has restarted with the new Mt Aso Loop Shuttle Bus operated by Kyushu Sanko Tourism Co., ltd. 

This bus provides alternative transport to the Mt Aso Ropeway, which is still currently out of operation. 

Large sized coaches cannot access the crater area so guests must use this Loop Shuttle Bus. 

The Mt Aso Loop Shuttle Bus is wrapped in Kumamon, the symbolic icon and popular mascot of Kumamoto. The inside is also fully decorated with Kumamon.
Enjoy the ride and the amazing scenery of Mt Aso.

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