［Mount Aso］(53 minutes drive from hotel)

Mt. Aso, which symbolizes "Kumamoto the land of fire" is not a single mountain, but the five peaks of Mt. Nekodake, Mt. Takadake, Mt. Nakadake, Mt. Eboshidake and Mt. Kishimadake. is an active volcano with repeated volcanic activity. Access is restricted when the volcano is active or when toxic gas is generated, but when the activity is calm, you can climb up to the vicinity of the crater and enjoy a magnificent and powerful view.
（Aso City Tourism Association https://www.asocity-kanko.jp/en/）

［Kumamoto Castle］（45 minutes drive from hotel）

Built in 1607 by lord Kato Kiyomasa, Kumamoto Castle is renowned for its formidable stone walls that curve dramatically outward as they rise, a design known as "musha-gaeshi" intended to repel attackers. Recognized as one of Japan's three greatest castles, it draws visitors from across Japan and around the world.
At the foot of the castle, Sakura-no-Baba Josaien offers hands-on experiences inspired by the Edo period, including strolling in historical costume and riding a palanquin.
（Kumamoto City Official Guide https://kumamoto-guide.jp/en/）

［Semicon Techno Park（セミコンテクノパーク）］
（6 minutes drive from hotel）

Kikuyo Town in Kumamoto Prefecture has gained attention both in Japan and abroad as a hub of semiconductor industry. Semicon Techno Park is an industrial cluster where companies including JASM, the Japanese subsidiary of TSMC, have established operations.
Factory tours and community exchange events are occasionally held, offering visitors a glimpse into the cutting edge of modern industry. The adjacent Central Park features a walking course, providing a relaxing space to enjoy at your own pace.

［Aso Kumamoto Airport］（10 minutes drive from hotel）

In March 2023, a new passenger terminal building opened as a symbol of "creative reconstruction" following the Kumamoto earthquakes. The architecturally distinctive space makes extensive use of locally sourced Kumamoto timber, and visitors can enjoy shopping and dining right up until departure. In 2024, "Sorayoka Area" comprising dining, a park, and a visitor center, opened on the east side of the terminal building. The observation deck, where visitors can watch aircraft taking off and landing up close, is also a popular attraction.
（Aso Kumamoto Airport Official Site https://www.kumamoto-airport.co.jp/en/）

［Grandmesse Kumamoto］（22 minutes drive from hotel）

Kumamoto Industrial Exhibition Hall, known by its nickname "Grandmesse Kumamoto", is centrally located in Kyushu and offers excellent access from across the prefecture. The first floor features a vast exhibition hall of approximately 8,000 square meters with a ceiling height of 15 meters, and the venue has hosted numerous large-scale exhibitions, live performances, and concerts. The convention hall and meeting rooms on the second floor further expand the facility's capacity for a wide range of events. The on-site restaurant also offers a lunch buffet.
（Grandmesse Kumamoto Official Site https://www.grandmesse.jp/）