[Kumamoto Travel] Must-Visit Places - Mount Aso Daikanbo Observatory.

🌋The ultimate viewing spot that symbolizes Aso - ( , ) The name "Daikanbo" was coined in 1922 (Taisho 11) by Soho Tokutomi, a renowned literary figure and politician from Kumamoto. Legend has it that upon visiting this site, he was so deeply moved by Aso's majestic and mysterious landscape that he named it "Daikanbo," meaning "the peak of great views." When you actually take in the sweeping vistas from Daikanbo, you can't help but nod in total agreement. 🌋The Five Peaks of Aso (Mount Neko, Mount Taka, Mount Naka, Mount Eboshi, and Mount Kishima) seen from Daikanbo are said to resemble a reclining Buddha (Aso Nehanzo), a sight revered as sacred since ancient times. Because Mount Aso itself was an object of religious worship, Daikanbo served as a sacred site for ascetic practices and pilgrimages. 🌋When Aso National Park (now Aso-Kuju National Park) was established in 1934, Daikanbo was developed into a full-fledged tourist destination. Today, it has also become a mecca for paragliding. I couldn't help but envy the paragliders soaring into the magnificent natural backdrop—it was such an epic sight. ⛳️ Mount Aso Daikanbo Observatory ✅ Address: 2090-8 Yamada, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2313, Japan