Daikanbō Lookout

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High above the Aso-san caldera, Daikanbō is one of the best places to take in the views, even if it’s often crowded with tour buses. From the parking area, walk past the gift shop and follow the paved path a few hundred metres along the ridge. There are some side paths, too.

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