Kumamoto earthquake 2nd seismic intensity 7 to 4 and a half years Recovery progresses Expected to increase tourists in Aso October 16 6:03
Of the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that killed 276 people, including related deaths, it has been four and a half years since the day of the second quake with a seismic intensity of 7.
While the reconstruction of the victims' homes will continue to be an issue, the number of tourists to the Aso area is expected to increase as the disrupted national roads and railways are being opened one after another.
The Kumamoto earthquake four and a half years ago caused a large-scale landslide in the Tateno district of Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, causing great damage such as the disruption of National Route 57 and the JR Hohi Main Line.
In the subsequent restoration work, the JR Hohi Main Line resumed operation on all lines in August, and in early October, in addition to National Route 57, a newly constructed motorway "Northern Restoration" was constructed on the north side. "Route" has also opened.
In addition, a new Aso Bridge is being rebuilt downstream of the collapsed Aso Bridge, and is scheduled to open in March next year.
While reconstruction of the victims' homes continues to be an issue, the Aso area has been severely damaged by tourism in major industries due to the disruption of major routes for more than four years and the effects of the new coronavirus. It is expected that the number of tourists will increase due to the restoration of the virus.