Aso Horse Riding Experience (1 hour) - Feel the 1000-year Coexistence of Humans, Animals, and Nature

【STORY】

Experience our popular trail ride course, where you can ride horses outside of the arena and explore beautiful nature, just like the photos show in our plan.

At our ranch, you'll ride our gentle horses that have been raised as therapy horses, making it easy for even beginners who have never ridden before to enjoy themselves with peace of mind.

The route is of impressive scale, incorporating the appeal of a true trail ride experience that uniquely showcases Aso! Ride through small paths that wind through tall Suzuki grasses, over hills and valleys with ups and downs.
This special one-hour route allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of Aso's ever-changing scenery and the fun of horseback riding at the same time. The view of the vast Aso grasslands from the horse's back will surely be a memory that will stay with you for a lifetime.

You'll encounter extraordinary scenery that can only be experienced from horseback, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

We hope that by experiencing the magnificent scenery of Aso that has been cherished for thousands of years by the grasslands, people, and animals, you will come to appreciate it as the treasure that it is.

Come join us on a journey that weaves the past and present, and sets the stage for the next millennium with our beautiful horses.

【HIGHLIGHTS】 

• Visit the grassland landscape that the people of Aso have protected for thousands of years.
• Witness magnificent panorama near the Northern Outer Rim Mountains and the Daikan Peak in Aso!
• Enjoy Aso's grasslands, a special place that can only be accessed through tours.
• Interact with gentle horses that have been raised as therapy horses for a rich and healing time.
• Experience the allure of horseback riding that incorporates training methods from the authentic American style to the fullest.
  

【SCHEDULE】

Please select your start time in the box on the upper right.

[15 minutes before the start time]　Gather 15 minutes before each time. We will give an explanation when the participants arrive.
[00:00]　Horseback riding lecture
[00:10]　Departure, Horse riding experience
[01:00]　Dismount, End of tour

【EXPERIENCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION】

• While horseback riding, our guide will take photos of your horseback riding experience upon request. Please leave the creation of wonderful memories to our knowledgeable guide who knows the course inside and out and can capture amazing shots. 
• Our ranch is frequently used as a location for movies, commercials, music videos, and other productions. Enjoy the same breathtaking scale on horseback.
• The therapy horses you ride are all living together in our ranch.-Apollo (male horse): easygoing and talented
  -Boy (male horse): very popular with children
  -Cisco (female horse): sometimes gentle, sometimes strict
  -Michelle (female horse): most clearly expresses her will
  -Miko (female horse): gets lonely easily
  -Haru (female horse): strong independence
  Each horse has a different personality. The horse you ride will be a surprise.
  

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：1 hour
• Meeting point：GREEN VALLEY
  1674-18 Yunoura, Aso-shi, Kumamoto, 869-2305 [MAP]
  
• Access：
  ◆Please enter the name of the facility on Google Maps and search for it.
  (Please note that searching by address often fails to lead to the destination.)
  ◆We are located near ""Daikanmine"" along Milk Road. The entrance is marked by a sign for "Yume Daichi GREEN VALLEY" and an NTT radio tower.
  If you call us upon arrival, we will guide you."
  ◆A 60-minute drive from Aso Kumamoto Airport, A 30-minute drive from JR Aso Station
  
• Language support：Japanese
• Included：
  ・Experience fee
  ・Insurance fee
  ・Helmet fee
  
• Excluded：
  ・Transportation to the venue
• Clothes：
  ・Comfortable clothes easy to move in
  ・Long pants
  ・Comfortable running shoes or sneakers
  
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 8 years old
  ・Please consult us if you weigh 85kg or more.
  ・If your weight significantly exceeds the appropriate weight for your height, consultation is necessary.
  ・Wheelchairs are accessible. (Consultation required)
  ・If you have lower back pain, please consult us.
  ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. (Consultation required)
  
• Special support：Luggage storage is available.
  
• Free WI-FI：No
  
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・In the case of a single-person reservation, there is a possibility that you will be guided with other groups.
  ・If we judge that there is danger due to bad weather, we will contact you by e-mail by 3:00 p.m. the day before the tour.
  ・In cases such as heavy rain, storm, thunder, etc., the tour will be canceled.
  
  <Participation Terms>
  ・The horses you ride will be gentle and safe, but please understand that this tour and planning will be done in nature, which can be dangerous.
  ・It is prohibited to bring mobile phones while riding.
  ・The route may be changed or canceled due to the weather and the condition of the participants.
  ・Follow the instructions of the guide. Please do not act in a way that disturbs other participants.
  ・Please let us know in advance if you have a chronic disease.
  ・Please let us know immediately if you feel unwell even after the tour or project has started.
  ・Please be aware that there are no hospitals nearby, and ambulances cannot access some areas, as they are located in nature.
  ・Please take care of your valuables by yourself.
  
  <About insurance>
  ・We recommend that customers take out voluntary travel accident insurance in case of an incident or accident.
  

【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

The day before the tour date: 10% of the tour price
On the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.