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Aso UNESCO Global Geopark
Living in harmony with an active volcano
Explore one of the world’s largest calderas
The Aso caldera, formed by multiple volcanic eruptions many millennia ago, is at the heart of the Aso UNESCO Global Geopark. Explore the caldera and its peaks, lush grasslands, and hot springs.
Feel Earth’s power
At Nakadake First Crater, visitors can peer into the active crater and get a look at the emerald-green acid lake that steams from the sheer power of the volcano.
Experience the blessings of the volcano
The people of Aso have learned to coexist productively with active volcanoes. Visit verdant grasslands, relax in steaming hot springs, and experience ancient rituals shaped by the area’s volcanic history.