Aokigahara Forest
- 青木ヶ原樹海
- Mt. Fuji
©AFLO, Hideaki Tanaka
A beautiful, green forested area formed by lava that flowed when Mt. Nagao erupted in 864. There are many spots protected as national natural monuments, such as the 200m Fugaku Wind Caves and the entire 150m length of the Narusawa Ice Cave, which averages a temperature of 0C.
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Address
Fujikawaguchi-ko, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi
Local map
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/nature/jukai....
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Best Season
Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., Dec.
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Point
Visitors can enjoy a green carpet covering the land with a view from the skies. In order to preserve the nature, it's best to remain on the trails and find a guide, if you can.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
-Take the Retro Bus Saiko-Aokigahara Line and get off at the Saiko Bat Cave
-Take the Retro Bus Saiko-Aokigahara and get off at the Ryugudoketsu Iriguchi
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