Train Trip on Aso Boy

Aso Boy is a train in Kyushu operates between Kumamoto (熊本) and Aso Mountain  (阿蘇山) region.  There are two services each day and all seats are reserved, which can reserve at any JR Rail Pass counter.

This train is specially design for children and babies.

Aso Boy

Time Table

From Kumamoto -> Miyaji 10:28 hrs and 13:54 hrs.
From Miyaji -> Kumamoto  12:22 hrs and 15:40 hrs.

Train Interior

The interior of the train is very well furnished with many children friendly area.  There is a playground, library and seat specially for little boys and girls.

Kuro-chan are all over the train accompanying all of us through the journey.

Friendly Gift Shop 

The gift shop at the "Kuroclub" is the best place for the kids to hang out, where the friendly gift shop girl will entertain the kids with big friendly smile.

Kuro-chan Home

When reached at Aso Station, do not forget to take a picture with Kuro-chan at his house.


The whole journey was a wonderful one with the accompany of Kuro-chan and the friendly staff on the train.  The scenery along the journey was very beautiful in the Aso Mountain region.