No Car Needed · By train
Kumamoto without a car
Take the train to a villa of your own
The 4 Haramizu villas sit right by JR Haramizu Station, a 3-minute walk away. The JR Hohi Line takes about 30 minutes to Kumamoto city, and the same line runs to Aso. Okino and Ozu are also within walking distance of a station.
Getting here from the station or airport
| Area | Nearest station | On foot | From Kumamoto Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haramizu (4 villas) | JR Haramizu Station | about 3 min | Airport Liner to Higo-Ozu Station (about 15 min), then one stop on the JR Hohi Line |
| Okino (5 villas) | JR Sanrigi Station | about 15 min | Airport Liner to Higo-Ozu Station, then two stops on JR to Sanrigi Station |
| Ozu (3 villas) | JR Higo-Ozu Station | about 15 min | Airport Liner direct to Higo-Ozu Station (south exit) |
| Koshi (9 villas) | No station within walking distance | — | Airport Liner to Higo-Ozu Station → JR to Musashizuka Station → bus to Minamigaoka, then about a 10-minute walk; we recommend driving or a taxi |
The Airport Liner shuttle bus runs between Aso Kumamoto Airport and the south exit of JR Higo-Ozu Station. Since July 2026 the fare has been ¥200 per person, paid first at the ticket machine (cash or electronic payment).
Easy without a car
Haramizu: the station is right there
JR Haramizu Station is a 3-minute walk away. The JR Hohi Line takes about 30 minutes to Kumamoto city, and the same line heads towards Aso.
From the airport: head to Higo-Ozu Station
The Airport Liner takes about 15 minutes to Higo-Ozu Station, where you change to JR or a taxi. MOVA VILLA does not offer pickups.
Shopping
The Okino villas are about a 3-minute walk from a 7-Eleven. For shops near the other areas, ask us on LINE.
Late arrivals are fine
Self check-in with a smart lock, so catching a later train is no problem.
FAQ
Car-free travel FAQ
Do you offer airport pickups?
No. Take the Airport Liner to JR Higo-Ozu Station (¥200 per person), then change to JR or a taxi.
Which area is best without a car?
Haramizu. JR Haramizu Station is about a 3-minute walk, and the same line goes to both Kumamoto city and Aso.
How do I get from Kumamoto Station to Haramizu?
Take the JR Hohi Line towards Higo-Ozu and get off at Haramizu Station, about 30 minutes.
How do I get to Aso by train?
Take an Aso-bound train from Haramizu Station. There aren't many trains, so check the timetable before you set off.
Is there a supermarket nearby?
The Okino villas are about a 3-minute walk from a 7-Eleven. For supermarkets and convenience stores near the other areas, ask us on LINE.
Travelling without a car?
Ask us on LINE first
Tell us your arrival date and flight, and we'll work out the easiest way to get here.