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Autumn is your chance! See the sea of ​​clouds at Daikanbo

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#Roadtrip A fresh photo taken on November 4th! I went to see the sea of ​​clouds at Daikanbo in Aso♪ The sea of ​​clouds in Aso has a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so it is said to be easiest to see in autumn. Now is the time!! The conditions are a temperature difference between morning and evening, humidity, and rain the day before, but even if all of these conditions are met, it may not appear. The conditions on the day I went were as follows. ◾️Time when I saw the sea of ​​clouds: around 7am⭐︎Weather: sunny⭐︎Temperature: 8 degrees⭐︎Humidity: 95%⭐︎Maximum temperature of the day: 22 degreesTemperature difference: 14 degrees◾️Heavy rain two days ago◾️I could see the morning mist from the flat ground of the hotel near Aso Station where I was staying! It seems that many people predicted that the sea of ​​clouds would appear the next day due to the heavy rain two days ago, but the temperature rose due to the rain, and the high temperature in the morning meant that the sea of ​​clouds did not appear. It seems that the sea of ​​clouds appears depending on luck, but please refer to the conditions on the day I went ♪ The driving course to Daikanbo is also scenic and amazing. 📍Daikanbo Observatory 2090-8 Yamada, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-2313 8 hours: 24 hours Points to see the sea of ​​clouds 📝The sea of ​​clouds is from 6:30 to around 8:00, so try to reach the summit by then 📝If you want to see the sunrise, arrive by around 6:00 📝Check the temperature difference between morning and evening 📝Stay at a hotel near Daikanbo (so you can go as soon as the morning mist appears) I stayed at Fairfield Aso on the Aso Station side. 🚗A hotel about 20 minutes by car to the summit. #100TravelStyle #KumamotoTourism #DaikanboObservatory
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Kick back and let Japan’s countryside charm you on a self-driving road trip from Kumamoto to Mount Aso! Rolling green fields, distant misty hills, and wide-open skies make this drive a living landscape painting. It’s the perfect way to soak up rural Japan at its most picturesque—even if Mount Aso’s crater is closed due to volcanic activity, the journey itself is an unforgettable highlight.

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Cruise the Yamanami Highway (Route 11) for sweeping panoramic views—take it slow, windows down, and savor the cool, breezy air, especially from April to May when the weather is just right (not too hot, not too cold). You’ll pass lush grasslands, wetlands, and scattered forests—keep an eye out for grazing horses and those endless rolling meadows!

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· Address: Takawara, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2223, Japan   
· Opening Hours: Mar 20–Oct 31: 08:30–18:00; Nov: 08:30–17:30; Dec–Mar 19: 09:00–17:00  
· Check Mount Aso’s live status before visiting, as the crater area may close due to volcanic activity.
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· Bring layers—mountain weather changes fast, and it can get chilly even in spring.

⚠️ Precautions:  
· Roads can be foggy/rainy, so drive cautiously.  
· If the crater is closed, enjoy the journey and landscapes—there’s plenty to experience from the road!

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