Scenery of the Aso area in early autumn

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In early November, We went to Aso to see the autumn leaves. Our destination was Oguni Town, Aso County in Japan.

There was no sign of autumn leaves as we entered the mountains, and we had given up on seeing them for a while.
On the way to Kamitsue-cho, Oita Prefecture, we were able to see the autumn leaves on some trees.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMF1M4L8yZUBA6Wm7

As we drove away we noticed a waterfall nearby. we had heard the name “Nabegataki Fall” a lot.

Location：https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMF1M4L8yZUBA6Wm7

Nabegataki Fall is a rare waterfall where visitors can walk behind the falls. 
However, it was a bit chilly around the falls in November when we visited.
WeI gave up trying to walk behind the waterfall to get to the other side while splashing in the water.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fSCeQmeRHyARaVpa6

Our next stop was the large ginkgo tree in Shimojo.
Every year at this time we go out to see this ginkgo tree. The ginkgo tree is said to be over 1,000 years old and is quite overwhelming when seen up close.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wNgjYWvfJGDKGCqd8

The next stop was Soba Road in Minami-Oguni Town.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sB4riTTQFJgRfU287

We ate soba noodles and returned to Kumamoto City via Aso City on Route 212. It was a trip to Aso that took almost a full day.
View of Aso City from the Yuura parking lot on Route 212 (November 2023).
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/poZFUpA5FV75Pxng7

Location: 日本、熊本県阿蘇郡小国町

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