Milk Road is such a beautiful drive! You get to enjoy views of the Aso Five Peaks and even catch some sea of clouds along the way. It's a great way to really experience the natural beauty of Aso. Highly recommended!
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Milk Road
Where a drive through rolling pastures becomes an unforgettably scenic escape.
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The Aso caldera is a vast crater and somma volcano with a circumference of approximately 128 km around its perimeter. Across its northwestern outer ridgeline you’ll find a 45km stretch of scenic highway nicknamed “Milk Road”, found across the Prefectural Road 339 and Highway 45.
The nickname “Milk Road” comes from the road’s original history, serving as a hauling route for milk from the dairy farms in the valley. Just as the name might suggest, the drive is lined with idyllic green pastures, and gorgeous farmlands set at the foot of the mountain. There are a number of observation spots along the way including the double observation deck, Kabutoiwa Scenic Overlook, Nishiyunouraenchi Observatory and more spots with swooping panoramic views out over the caldera and the breathtaking 5 peaks of Aso at its back.
Near the Nishiyunouraenchi Observatory, Milk Road passes over the “Aso Skyline”, a road that continues on towards Daikanbo.
Highlights
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Scenic route around Aso’s northern somma volcano.
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Home to a number of observation points that view out over Daikanbo, the Aso 5 Peaks, Aso City and more.
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An area with rolling, grassy plains as far as the eyes can see.
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A refreshing drive through the gorgeous emerald pastures.
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A former farm road used to transport dairy milk.
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Complete with great viewing spots at the scenic overlook.
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Popular spot for cyclists.
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The sprawling view of the 5 peak of Aso and city down below.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ミルクロード
- Address
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Nishiyunoura, Aso City, Kumamoto to
Hikinomizu, Ozumachi, Kikuchigun, Kumamoto - Telephone
- 0967-34-1600 (Aso Information Center)
- Access
- 40 min. drive from Kumamoto IC on the Kyushu Expressway
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)