Mount Daikanbō

What it is

• The highest peak of the Aso North Outer Rim standing at 935.9 meters.
• A scenic viewpoint named by journalist Tokutomi Soho in May 1922.
• A site formerly known as Tomigahana that now hosts relay stations.
• A mountain destination featuring restaurants and souvenir shops for visitors.

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Aso Five Peaks from the observation point.
• Television and police wireless relay stations located on the mountain.
• The surrounding landscape of the Aso North Outer Rim.

Getting there

• Buses run from Aso Station to the Daikanbo-iriguchi stop.
• Accessible by car via National Route 212 and Prefectural Road 45.
• Located 40 kilometers from the Kumamoto Interchange.
• A parking lot is situated directly below the observation point.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.