【Daily Operation】 Aso Mountain Helicopter Sightseeing Bus Tour from Fukuoka

In Fukuoka, there are daily buses from Hakata Station to Kumamoto, and you can also make last-minute reservations.

Actual photo of Aso Farm Land Helicopter Port at the bus arrival area

Overview

ARILA Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yota Matsumoto, hereinafter "ARILA") has partnered with Japan Holiday Travel, a subsidiary of the HIS Group, to launch a daily bus service from Hakata to the Aso Farm Land Helicopter Port for sightseeing flights over Mount Aso. Going forward, customers can take a large bus from Fukuoka directly to ARILA-operated Aso Farm Land HeliportARIAir阿苏农田直升机场Location: Kumamoto Prefecture

The bus tour includes stops at Kumamoto Castle and Castle Garden (Jōsaien), with opportunities to get off at Aso Farm Land, Kusasenri, and the Aso volcano crater.

Please make your reservation below.

https://jph.easygojp.com/dis/book?distributorId=manMwUMcuzfrk4RMUChgvw==&source=3RIvn7gjtIezQpjAq2XRkw

Reservation Method

Details

⬛︎ Start

Date: From Friday, April 25, 2025 — Operating daily

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (final landing)

⬛︎ Helicopter Sightseeing Package

Package Option	Minute	2 passengers	3 passengers	4 passengers
Short Tour Special Package (Komezuka)	6 mins	33,000 JPY	43,000 JPY	53,000 JPY
Extended Long Tour Package (Komezuka, Kusasenri, Crater)	15 mins	82,500 JPY	102,500 JPY	122,500 JPY
Extended Long Tour Package (Full Aso Panorama)	30 mins	165,000 JPY	210,000 JPY	255,000 JPY

*Each aircraft has a passenger capacity of 4 adults (Adults: ages 3 and above).
*Up to 2 children (ages 1 to 3) can sit on their parents’ laps; the fare is the same as for adults.

Flight Map

Use of Aircraft

Robinson R66　

Equipped with a powerful turbine engine, it offers stable flight and a comfortable riding experience. Its large windows provide excellent views, making it the perfect aircraft for sightseeing flights and transportation!

・Total weight must not exceed 285 kg (including passengers and luggage).
・You can store your luggage at the helicopter helipad.
・Maximum weight per seat: 136 kg

Can accommodate up to 4 passengers.

ARILACorp. Company Profile
Company Name: ARILACorp.
Address: Tokyo Head Office 9th Floor, 7 Kabutocho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Company URL:https://arila.co.jp/
Service URL:https://ariair.arila.co.jp/
ARIAir (アリエアー)

Inquiry about Helicopters
support@airla.co.jp
050-1722-7671
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Domestic Air Transport Agency License No. 263
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency Type 2 No. 8374
Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport On-site Business Rights No. 118
Narita International Airport On-Site Business License No. 2086
ARILA Corporation is a comprehensive aviation infrastructure company dedicated to attracting private jets, helicopters, and other aerial vehicles to take off and land throughout Japan. It offers high-value-added travel experiences and promotes the creation of a "flying car society.
We offer helicopter sightseeing services departing from and landing at Yokohama Minato Mirai Heliport and Tokyo Heliport — the only heliports in Japan with such convenient locations. We have optimized air travel to destinations across Japan, including Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels.
Established an instant booking system for private jets and helicopters and currently operates "ARIAir" and "Helicopter President" (with a fan base of 400,000 as of December 31, 2023).