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🚉 Aso Station & Usopp Statue — Symbol of One Piece and Kumamoto's Recovery

Usopp, the hero of the grasslands, appears in front of Aso Station! ⸻ 📝What kind of place is it? A bronze statue of Usopp, the sniper from the popular manga "ONE PIECE," sits in the rotary in front of Aso Station. It was unveiled on December 8, 2019, as part of the "Hino Country Reconstruction" reconstruction project, a collaboration between the author, Eiichiro Oda, and Kumamoto Prefecture, in hopes of restoring nature in Aso and encouraging pride in the region. The statue has a dynamic feel, as if it were a snapshot of the moment of jumping out on an adventure, and is also popular as a photo spot where you can take photos with the grassland in the background in the distance. ⸻ 📌Basic information • Location: 1444-2 Kurokawa, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture (JR Aso Station rotary)  • Opening hours: Free to view (24 hours / no lights at night) • Fee: Free • Access: Get off at JR Hohi Main Line "Aso Station" (1 minute walk), use the Aso Roadside Station parking lot (164 cars)  ⸻ 🎯Recommended points 1. A message of recovery Usopp visits Aso as a hero to heal the nature damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake. The statue, which symbolizes "regenerating the grassland with the power of nature," is still a source of pride for the locals . 2. Photogenic location The best angle to take a photo with the grassland and Mt. Aso in the background is from the front. The silhouette is beautiful at dusk, and it is popular among photography enthusiasts (). 3. Fun stamp rally to collect A stamp rally is being held to visit 10 ONE PIECE statues in the city. Special stamp sheets are distributed at the Aso Station Information Center or Aso Roadside Station . 4. Synergy with Aso Roadside Station The Aso Roadside Station, a one-minute walk away, offers local gourmet food, souvenirs, and an experience information center, making it the perfect place for sightseeing and resting. ⸻ 🏷️Hashtags #AsoStation #UsoppStatue #ONEPIECE #KumamotoReconstruction #GrasslandHero #PhotoSpot #StampRally #AsoRoadsideStation #AsoTourism #AbsolutelyFreeTrip
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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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