natural wonder
Mount Aso Caldera
One of the world's largest volcanic calderas in Kyushu with an active smoking crater and vast green grasslands.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Kumamoto, Japan · Asia
Uto sits on the route: 5 minutes from Matsubase, 47km from Mount Aso Caldera.
Uto is a town located in Kumamoto, Japan. With a population of 37,442, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Uto sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Uto to your route.
Uto (宇土市, Uto-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2024, the city had an estimated population of 36,149 in 16127 households, and a population density of 490 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 74.30 km2 (28.69 sq mi).
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Uto is located in Kumamoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.6833 latitude, 130.6667 longitude.
Uto has a population of approximately 37,442 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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natural wonder
One of the world's largest volcanic calderas in Kyushu with an active smoking crater and vast green grasslands.
47 km · about 55 min drive
photogenic
A moss-covered stone stairway of roughly 100 steps climbing through cedar forest to a shrine below a rock face pierced by a huge natural window. Reached by a short walk from a small car park in the Aso caldera.
50 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A narrow chasm of columnar basalt cliffs cut by the Gokase River, with the Manai Falls dropping 17 m directly into the water. Rowing boats can be hired to reach the base of the falls.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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