Aso Kujū National Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aso Kujū National Park
阿蘇くじゅう国立公園
Kujū Flower Gardens and Kujū Mountains
Location	Kyūshū, Japan
Area	726.78 km²
Established	4 December 1934

Aso Kujū National Park (阿蘇くじゅう国立公園, Aso Kujū Kokuritsu Kōen) is a special national park in Japan. It is found on the island of Kyūshū. This park is famous for its amazing volcanoes and beautiful mountains. It covers parts of Kumamoto Prefecture and Ōita Prefecture.

The park's name comes from two main features. One is Mount Aso, which is Japan's largest active volcano. The other part of the name comes from Mount Kujū and the Kujū mountain range.

What is a National Park?

A national park is a special area of land. Governments protect these areas to save nature and wildlife. They also allow people to visit and enjoy the outdoors. National parks often have unique landscapes, plants, and animals.

Mount Aso: A Giant Volcano

Mount Aso is a very large volcano. It is the biggest active volcano in Japan. An active volcano means it can erupt. However, scientists watch it closely.

Mount Aso has a huge caldera. A caldera is a large bowl-shaped hollow. It forms when a volcano erupts and collapses. Inside Aso's caldera, there are towns, farms, and even a railway line.

The Kujū Mountains

The Kujū Mountains are another important part of the park. These mountains are known for their beautiful scenery. They offer many hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy stunning views, especially during spring and autumn.

The Kujū Flower Gardens are also located here. They are a popular spot for seeing many different kinds of flowers.

History of the Park

Aso Kujū National Park has a long history. It was first created in 1934. At that time, it was called Aso National Park.

Later, in 1986, the park became much larger. More land was added to it. Because of this, its name was changed to Aso Kujū National Park. This new name included the Kujū mountains.

See also

In Spanish: Parque nacional de Aso Kujū para niños