Kusasenri

草千里ヶ浜

Kusasenri is a wide grassy plain at about 1,100 m on Mount Aso, and one of Aso's best-known sights. Horses graze freely on the grass. From here you can see the Nakadake crater sending up volcanic smoke. It is a good stop on the road between the Aso valley and the crater area.

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Visitor information

Getting there

By bus, about 30 minutes from JR Aso Station; get off at 'Kusasenri Aso Kazan Hakubutsukan-mae'.

By car, about 80 minutes from Kumamoto City and about 50 minutes from Kumamoto Airport.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The parking lot is paid.
Grazing horses can be dangerous: do not touch them or get too close, and do not scare them.
Feeding the horses is not allowed.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kumamoto and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.