Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest


3 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Aokigahara forest, as known as Jukai (Sea of trees) is located on the north side of Mt. Fuji and attracts many people. Enjoy this 3-hour adventure to a cave where you can only go with a special permission with an English speaking guide. No handrails and no light, unspoiled secret cave. An adventure tour that can not be compared with others, heading with one headlight. Small-Group Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.

Inclusions

  • Driver/guide (Local professional guide)
  • English speaking guide
  • Pick-up service and drop-off service (Kawaguchiko station, Hotel around Lake Kawaguchiko)
  • Exploration Equipment (a helmet / an overall / gloves / a headlight)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - THE HIGHEST PEAK

What to expect

There was a large eruption at the base of Fuji mountain 1200 years ago and a large amount of lava flew creating many caves out of the solid lava flow. After that, Mt Fuji's melted snow came into the frozen caves and formed beautiful ice art.

This is an adventure tour where you can explore a rare cave which is so unique that you cannot find anywhere else. Have to walk with only a single headlight and you will enter the world of 0°C in the caves that is made by the great Mt Fuji. With full of thrill, using your five senses. 

Your guide with full knowledge of the area will assist you to enjoy the area fully.

With this tour, walk through a mysterious and beautiful forest - the Sea of Trees/Aokibara Forest with a highly experienced English guide. During the tour, experience full of adventure and excitement that will stimulate all senses, have chance to view the natural ice art that created Mt. Fuji through its history.  

The tour is operated in a small group, normally individual guests require to obtain a special entry permit; however we are the only group tour that 

includes this in the tour. 

The tour also include entry to the "Real Cave" where is secluded and hasn't became a tourist attraction, and also experience the world of 0 degree Celsius natural caves created by Mt. Fuji. 

Schedule

1. Meet at meeting point.

2. Tour preparation (helmet, headlight, overall, gloves, clothes to change ,toilet and calm down your feelings)

3. Move to departure site of the tour

4. Walking in Aokigahara Forest (40 minutes), exploring the lava cave (60 minutes) and walking in Aokigahara Forest (40 minutes)

5. Move to the meeting point

6. Review and breaking up

7. Go home safely

Depending on tour progress, there is time fluctuation.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Follow the guide's instruction. For safety measures, we may suspend the tour if there is a customer who does not follow the directions or is disturbing other customers.
  • Depending on the program, this may not be safe for customers who are pregnant or have been drinking.
  • There is a reception on the appointed date so please arrive on time.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Clothes suitable for outdoor activities. Long sleeves / long pants/winter jacket.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Christel_S
March 2020

After being picked up at the station, we got coverals. The advice was to wear warm coats, but I would suggest to wear a sweater and leave your coat in the car, as it can be hot if you are not used to climbing over rocks. After a beautiful walk through the forest, with nice information about the s...

Jesse G
January 2023

An amazing trip filled with not just thrills and exploring, but with so much history of the area of Mt. Fuji! This is so worth it just for the adventure alone! Our guide was so much fun! You have to try this once in a life time experience!

Frankie_G
April 2022

The guide was extremely helpful, friendly, and approachable. Definitely worth the trip!! 2nd time attending.

Nick_N
February 2020

Would highly recommend this experience for anyone! Tada was a great guide, had excellent communication and was an expert. 10/10!

DRODE007
February 2020

This trip was the highlight of our vacation to Japan. The Aokigahara Forest was a beautiful sight to behold in the winter and the ice cave exploration was amazing. Our guide Tadasuke was the best. He speaks fluent english and explained everything to us. The tour was super personal as it was only ...

Samantha_L
February 2020

We had a fantastic time exploring the ice cave and walking through the forest with our guide, Tada. He was careful to ensure that we were never in any danger despite the tricky terrain. He was patient and had many entertaining stories, as the forest was his playground. Logistics-wise, everythi...

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