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Everything you need to know about Mt. Kishima

Aso Highland Onsen Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 3-minute walk from the Mt. Kishima trailhead. Each room features Japanese garden-view windows, offering breathtaking morning vistas of the Aso volcanic range. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to major attractions in Aso City and boasts an outdoor hot spring bath with panoramic mountain scenery. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Aso Sky Lodge is perfect for pre-hike relaxation, just 500 meters from the Mt. Kishima trailhead—only a 7-minute walk. The hotel features a dedicated gear storage locker and a cozy tea lounge with heated floors and plush seating. Rooms are spacious Japanese-style suites with soundproof windows and quiet air conditioning for deep sleep. Breakfast includes local specialties like Aso milk rice and black bean soup, fueling your adventure. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird rates.

Aso Vista Estate Hotel is the only accommodation offering sweeping views of the entire Aso Basin. Its upper-floor rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the volcanic crater lake, grasslands, and distant mountain ranges. The hotel has a private outdoor viewing deck with complimentary afternoon tea and homemade pastries. Special sunrise observation tours are available daily at 6:00 AM, hosted by local guides from the summit at 1,200 meters. Reserve a view-facing room via the HopeGoo platform to secure your spot.