Hiking and Caving in Aokigahara Forest at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Name: Hiking and Caving in Aokigahara Forest at the Foot of Mt. Fuji
Brand: Viator
Price: 57.49 USD
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3 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadFujikawaguchiko-machi, Japan

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1. Ecotour in Aokigahara Jukai, home to the world's largest lava cave. Once known as a popular suicide spot, Aokigahara Jukai is actually a beautiful, mystical forest brimming with vitality. Trees, moss, mushrooms, deer, squirrels, rabbits... a wide variety of plants, animals, and insects abound. The Fuji Jukai's lava caves are unparalleled in number, many of them large. Here, you'll experience things you rarely see or experience in the city. 2. Suitable for everyone, from elementary school students to seniors. The Jukai's hiking trails are wide and well-maintained. 3. Learn a lot as you walk! Your guide is a knowledgeable, long-time local resident who will explain what you see as you explore the Jukai. It covers a wide range of topics, from plants and animals to environmental conservation, survival rules in the forest, evacuation methods, and how to walk on rocky terrain. You can learn a variety of practical knowledge.

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Insurance fee
Safety equipment rental (helmet, headlamp, gloves)

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What you'll do

An eco-tour through Aokigahara Jukai, home to the world's largest lava cave
Aokigahara Jukai, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, is a forest formed on lava flowing from the eruption of Mount Fuji 1,200 years ago. Once known as a popular suicide spot, Aokigahara Jukai is actually a beautiful, mystical forest brimming with vitality. It's home to a wide variety of plants, animals, and insects, including trees, moss, mushrooms, deer, squirrels, and rabbits. On your walk, you can observe the plants living in this unique environment in this mysterious forest. Listen to commentary from a long-time local nature guide and discover many hidden discoveries. Enjoy an extraordinary experience, from the mysterious formations of the cave's interior and icicles, to the stalagmites popping out of the frozen lava, to the sound of water trickling through cracks in the ceiling. Watch your step as you move forward in a natural lava cave, climb lava walls, slide on ice... The only light shining through the pitch black darkness, where sunlight doesn't reach, is from a headlamp. You'll use both your hands and feet to navigate the cave.