Fujikawaguchiko Trip Overview
Discover the deep, vast world of Mt. Fuji, including the Aokigahara Sea of Trees located at its northern base on this trekking tour!
The Aokigahara Sea of Trees is a primeval forest that has formed on top of lava flows from Mt. Fuji. It has many mysterious lava caves, and is known for many legends. Some even say that compasses malfunction and one can be easily lost inside the forest; it could be due to volcanic activities – nobody really knows. We will follow the Tokai Nature Trail and visit two lava caves: Wind Cave and Ice Cave.
Wind Cave is the largest of the lava tubes in the forest. The walls are mostly made of basalt, and there is enough circulation of air inside. See lava terraces, rope-like lava forms, and more. Ice Cave, on the other hand, is covered year-round by ice. Walk carefully over the wet and uneven surfaces as you marvel at the ice formations deep in the cave.
If you want to experience the otherworldly beauty of Aokigahara, book this tour!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
Discover the deep, vast world of Mt. Fuji, including the Aokigahara Sea of Trees located at its northern base on this trekking tour!
The Aokigahara Sea of Trees is a primeval forest that has formed on top of lava flows from Mt. Fuji. It has many mysterious lava caves, and is known for many legends. Some even say that compasses malfunction and one can be easily lost inside the forest; it could be due to volcanic activities – nobody really knows. We will follow the Tokai Nature Trail and visit two lava caves: Wind Cave and Ice Cave.
Wind Cave is the largest of the lava tubes in the forest. The walls are mostly made of basalt, and there is enough circulation of air inside. See lava terraces, rope-like lava forms, and more. Ice Cave, on the other hand, is covered year-round by ice. Walk carefully over the wet and uneven surfaces as you marvel at the ice formations deep in the cave.
If you want to experience the otherworldly beauty of Aokigahara, book this tour!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kawaguchiko Station Concierge Desk, 3641 Funatsu 河口湖駅, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture
Guide will meet you in front of the Information Center of the station at 13:20. We will take local bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Aokigahara Sea Of Trees (Wind Cave). 2 day pass for local bus in Lake Kawaguchi/Saiko/Shoji/Motosu area is included.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fugaku Wind Cave, 2068-1 Aokigahara Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
Surrounded by the lush greenery of Aokigahara Forest is Fugaku Wind Cave, a 201 m deep cave formed as a result of Mt. Nagao’s eruption. For many years the cave maintained a uniform temperature, allowing it to be used as storage for silkworm eggs. Here, participants can see ice pillars and lava shelves. Once you are inside, the average room temperature will be a chilly and refreshing 3 Degrees Celsius (37 Degrees Fahrenheit), even in summer.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Aokigahara Forest, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
Aokigahara Forest, a National Treasure/Natural Monument, is one of Japan’s largest primeval forests and runs along the Lake Shoji Hiking Trail. Within the Sea of Trees, participants will walk along a preserved nature trail and experience the rugged unique feeling that the lava path produces.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Narusawa Ice Cave, 8533, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture
Narusawa Ice Cave is a 153 meter (502 feet)-long circular pit-cave which is covered with ice all year round. The ice pillars, formed when water droplets that seep from the ceiling pile up and become frozen, are worth paying attention to.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kawaguchiko Station Bldg., 3641 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 403-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture
We will take local bus from Aokigahara Sea Of Trees (Ice Cave) back to Kawaguchiko Station, where the tour ends.
Duration: 30 minutes
