"JR Higo-Ozu Station" is also called "Aso Kumamoto Airport Station" . From here, you can take a free shuttle bus to Aso Kumamoto Airport. The airport also provides shuttle services back to JR Higo-Ozu Station. In addition, there are direct buses to Yamaga, Aso and Oita.
First, let us understand the Kumamoto map. This map comes from the Japan Railways Kumamoto Prefecture route map website, which integrates information from JR Railway, Minami Aso Railway, Kumamoto Electric Railway and Orange Railway.
"JR Higo-Ozu Station" (Aso Airport Airport Station), starting from the south exit, you can take the "Aso Airport Free Shuttle Bus" and it will take you to the airport in about 15 minutes. If you take the bus from "Yamaga" to "JR Higo-Ozu Station", you need to get off at the north exit and cross the rails to the south exit with a pass to take the free shuttle bus.
Remember whether you are heading to Kumamoto or Aso, please note that the platforms in both directions are different. There is an airport version of Kumamon at the south exit, but not at the north exit. If you are going from the North Exit to the South Exit, remember to get a pass. JR Higo-Ozu Station is very important, so please pay more attention when boarding it!
"Aso Kumamoto Airport"↔︎"Higo-Ozu Station (Aso Kumamoto Airport Station)"
About 15 minutes by train from Airport Railroad
(54 departures daily, no reservation required, one departure approximately every 30 minutes)
"Higo-Ozu Station"↔︎"Kumamoto Station"
It takes about 40 minutes by regular train
Whether you are going to Kumamoto Airport or exploring the surrounding beautiful attractions, "Higo-Ozu Station" is a convenient transportation hub. We look forward to your visit and enjoying the unique charm and scenery of Kumamoto!
