Travel in Kumamoto · 熊本県
Kusasenri
Kusasenri · 草千里ヶ浜
Walk through Kusasenri's broad grassland and around its ponds with views of Aso's mountains. After a stroll, try horseback riding or visit Aso Volcano Museum. Allow enough walking and activity time within your return bus schedule.
Visitor information
Admission
A separate admission fee for Kusasenri's grassland is not listed in the verified official guidance. Aso Volcano Museum costs ¥1,300 for junior high school students and older, ¥650 for elementary school students, ¥1,100 for ages 65 and older, or ¥350 for preschool children age 4 and older. Horseback riding, meals, and parking cost extra. Regional itinerary subtotals include only the bus fare to the grassland.
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Opening hours
Check access guidance for your date before assuming fixed grassland hours. Volcanic activity, weather, and access restrictions can change which areas are available. Aso Volcano Museum opens 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM, and closes for maintenance January 14 and July 14 each year. Check horseback riding and restaurant hours separately.
What to see at Kusasenri · 草千里ヶ浜
Mountain Views Beyond the Grassland and Ponds
Walk beside the grassland and ponds for views of the surrounding mountains. For horseback riding, check the on-site activity guidance.
Visit Aso Volcano Museum After Your Walk
After walking through the grassland, you can add Aso Volcano Museum. It charges separate admission, so check the museum's hours alongside the return bus before visiting.
Aso Volcano Museum Admission and Hours Aso Timetable Effective May 11, 2026
How to get to Kusasenri · 草千里ヶ浜
Take the JR Hohi Main Line to Aso Station. Depending on your train from Kumamoto, you may change at Higo-Ozu. At Aso Station, transfer to the Sanko Bus Aso mountain route, get off at Kusasenri Aso Kazan Hakubutsukan-mae, and walk to the grassland. Check the stop name so you do not continue to Aso Sanjo Terminal.
Official Visitor Guide Aso Timetable Effective May 11, 2026 JR Kyushu Date- and Route-Specific Timetable and Fare Search Aso Mountain Bus: No Reservation, First Come Within Seating Capacity Aso Fares Effective October 1, 2025
Visit tips
Keep Your Distance From Grazing Horses
Do not approach, touch, or feed grazing horses. Follow the separate activity facility's guidance for horseback riding. Before entering the grassland, check the day's access notices, weather, and volcanic restrictions.
Allow Time to Catch the Return Bus
You need time to walk between the grassland and bus stop and wait for the bus. For a return to Kumamoto, check the Kusasenri–Aso Station bus alongside your JR departure from Aso Station.
Aso Timetable Effective May 11, 2026 JR Kyushu Date- and Route-Specific Timetable and Fare Search
Questions about Kusasenri · 草千里ヶ浜
Do I need to stay on the bus until Aso Sanjo Terminal for Kusasenri?
Get off at Kusasenri Aso Kazan Hakubutsukan-mae. Check the stop name instead of continuing to Aso Sanjo Terminal, then walk to the grassland.
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- Official Visitor Guide ·
- Aso Volcano Museum Admission and Hours ·
- Aso Timetable Effective May 11, 2026 ·
- JR Kyushu Date- and Route-Specific Timetable and Fare Search ·
- Official Route and Fare Check ·
- Aso Fares Effective October 1, 2025 ·
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