Sean here - For you day trippers/hikers
Optimal conditions for hiking are here. If you are looking for someplace local to explore, check out this site for QR code-guided hikes. Smartphone required.
5 different hikes to suit different skill levels based on “KUSAMAKURA-Three Cornered World” by Natsume Souseki
Natsume Sōseki was the pen name of Natsume Kinnosuke, who is widely considered to be the foremost Japanese novelist of the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Two of his novels, The Three-Cornered World and The 210th Day, are based on his experiences in Kumamoto.
A word of caution. There are many intertwining trails without signage and incredibly old signs which can’t be read, leaving you to guess which way to go.
For detailed info, check out this link.
https://kumamoto-guide.jp/popotabi/en/course/
Available in： 日本語 https://kumamoto-guide.jp/popotabi/course/ 中国語 https://kumamoto-guide.jp/popotabi/tw/course/