New Kusasenri
Kumamoto Prefecture · Japan
Lunch on your own expense
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Kusasenri-ga-hama, commonly known as Kusasenri, a place of extraordinary geological and aesthetic beauty. As we stand here on this vast, emerald plateau, we are actually inside one of the world's largest calderas. …
Listen in the app2Kusasenri Plateau — The Infinite Prairie
Standing in the center of the Kusasenri plateau, the horizon seems to stretch on forever. This is a prairie born of destruction; the flat ground you are walking on was once the floor of an active volcanic crater. …
Listen in the app3Mount Nakadake Crater — The Breathing Earth
Looking toward the northeast from Kusasenri, your eyes are drawn to the rugged, desolate peak of Mount Nakadake. This is the only active crater of the five peaks of Mount Aso. …
Listen in the app4Grazing Horses and Cattle — A Symbiotic Tradition
One of the most characteristic sights of Kusasenri is the herds of horses and cattle grazing peacefully across the plateau. These are not wild animals, but part of a long tradition of 'Aka-ushi' (red beef) cattle and horse…
Listen in the app5The Central Ponds — Mirrors of the Volcano
At the heart of the Kusasenri plateau lie two large, shallow ponds. These bodies of water are entirely dependent on the seasons. …
Listen in the app6Seasonal Transformations — The Colors of Aso
Kusasenri is a landscape that is never the same twice. Each season brings a dramatic transformation in color and atmosphere. …
Listen in the app7The Aso Volcano Museum — Knowledge from the Ash
Located at the edge of the Kusasenri parking area is the Aso Volcano Museum, a critical stop for the analytical visitor. This facility provides the scientific context for the landscape you have been walking through. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey across the 'thousand miles of grass' at Kusasenri, I hope you feel a sense of the profound geological and spiritual power of this place. We have walked on the floor of an ancient crater, watched the…
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What is New Kusasenri?
New Kusasenri is a place in Kumamoto Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.8819, 131.0708 |
| Last updated |