What is Nantetsu?
The Minami Aso Railway, affectionately known as Nantetsu, is a railway that connects the Tateno district of Minami Aso Village, the entrance to the majestic Mt. Aso caldera, to Takamori Town. In 1985, due to local enthusiasm, it was born as the third sector “Minami-Aso Railway” from the former National Railways Takamori Line. In addition to being used as a means of public transportation for local residents to commute to school, the route is located within the Mt. This railway is loved by passengers both domestically and internationally. Due to severe damage caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred in April 2016, all lines were suspended for a time, but on July 15 of the same year, all line operations were resumed, and service to JR Higo-Otsu Station began. Please enjoy the local railway, where you can feel the nature of Aso up close and spend a relaxing time.
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Trolley train
Minamiaso Railway’s famous trolley train “Yusuge” is a sightseeing train that operates mainly on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. This train runs between Takamori Station and Tateno Station, and has no windows and has plenty of wind to blow through. You can feel the fresh air of Aso all over your body. There are also plenty of things to see, such as driving near water sources. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso while listening to the guide along the line.
inquiry
Institute Minamiaso Tourism Bureau
0967-67-2222(Inside Minamiaso Tourism Bureau)
Takamori Tourism Promotion Organization
0967-62-2300
Institute Higo Ozu Tourism Association
096-294-2878
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Minamiaso RailwayCo., Ltd.
0967-62-0058
about this website
This site is operated by the Minami-Aso Railway Tourism PR Promotion Council, which is organized by the three towns and villages of Takamori Town, Minami-Aso Village, and Otsu Town.
We provide information about the areas along the Minamiaso Railway to make your journey on the Minamiaso Railway even better.
Please visit the site and fully enjoy the charm of the Minami Aso Railway and the areas along the line.