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Komezuka
米塚Kumamoto · Kyushu
An almost perfectly symmetrical, grass-covered scoria cone about 80m tall, formed by a strombolian eruption roughly 3,300 years ago. Its name ('rice mound') comes from a legend the Aso Shrine deity once scooped rice from its indented crater to feed the poor.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Spring–autumn for green grass cover; access to the cone itself is restricted for conservation
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.4· 253 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free roadside scenic scoria-cone viewpoint in Aso; viewed from public road, climbing prohibited, no fee.
- Nearest station
- JR Aso Station (approx 20 min by car)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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