Suna Senri Black Sand Desert – Takadake Summit (595 m) loop from Mount Aso

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Suna Senri Black Sand Desert – Takadake Summit (595 m) loop from Mount Aso

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Suna Senri Black Sand Desert – Takadake Summit (595 m) loop from Mount Aso

05:42

14.1km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.76 km for 3.08 km

After 6.84 km for 526 m

After 9.77 km for 1.54 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Steep Volcanic Climb in Aso-Kuju National Park

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very steep climb, good hiking shoes needed

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4.99 km

Nakadake Crater, Mount Aso

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About 30 minutes past Nakadake, the trail is closed (as of May 2025). A circular hike is not possible.

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7.32 km

Trail marker 3 — Mount Aso, Aso-Kuju National Park

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8.12 km

View of Mount Aso Naka-dake Crater

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About 30 minutes past Nakadake, the trail is closed (as of May 2025). A circular hike is not possible. Sulfur gases pose a life-threatening risk!

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10.6 km

View of the Southern Rim of Aso Crater

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

5.16 km

718 m

666 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

5.79 km

430 m

333 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (1,150 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

19°C

11°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 18, 2023,Asosan - der Schwefelgeruch geht nicht aus der Nase

Why the...... are some pictures not rotated 🤔🤔🤔🤔. Due to the strong degassing, the view at the crater was closed.🫣 So we have to go up again😁😉 to look at hell. Asosan's caldera is the largest in Japan, and among the top 5 in the world.

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