Mt Kimpo, as we’ve mentioned, is a DORMANT volcano. There are two ways to hike it (and you should do both): sarusuberi (which means “monkey slips” as the trail cuts straight up the eastern side of the mountain) and the road, which I recommend: it winds completely round the mountain, so the views change drastically. As a volcano, Kimpo has a caldera, which is clearly visible during the hike, as is the volcano Unzen across Ariake Sea in Nagasaki. The road has concrete edging on which moss grows. Popular is to create “moss art.” Our friend Victoria Yoshimura has provided a few lovely photos with her children. Go to enjoy - or to create art yourself. You’re in Ghibili land. More photos at the link kindly provided by Victoria: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ryz9b Update: This is not Mt Kimpo but in Miyazaki. The location can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bve7v However, Mt Kimpo has similar art.