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Vulcan Valley – Mimata Shelter Bell loop from Makinoto Pass

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Vulcan Valley – Mimata Shelter Bell loop from Makinoto Pass

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Vulcan Valley – Mimata Shelter Bell loop from Makinoto Pass

03:52

11.2km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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阿蘇くじゅう国立公園

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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995 m

Final Ascent in Aso-Kuju National Park

Highlight • Climb

3.50 km

Mount Hōsshō

Peak

6.55 km

Vulcan Valley

Highlight • Volcano

6.98 km

Mimata Shelter Bell

Highlight • Mountain Hut

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

2.23 km

1.03 km

708 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

2.23 km

839 m

708 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,710 m)

Lowest point (1,240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

23°C

15°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Final Ascent in Aso-Kuju National Park

Vulcan Valley

Mimata Shelter Bell

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