Eruption Warning Level 2 is in effect; the area within 1km of the crater is closed to visitors. Access to the crater and crater-view shuttle bus service is prohibited, though the road to the observation areas below the restriction zone may be accessible during operating hours (currently 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM through October 31).
- Restricted radius: 1,000 m
- Crater shuttle bus: Not operating
- Areas affected: Nakadake crater (中岳火口), Crater summit area (火口周辺)
Traffic/Parking (schedule estimate, not live sensor data): No particular reason to expect crowding right now -- a weekday outside peak season and peak hours.
Official Aso regulation status ↗
· updated 5 hours ago
