Aokigahara Forest: Explore Mt. Fuji's Sea of Trees

Explore Aokigahara Jukai Forest with a licensed guide. Discover ancient caves, vibrant nature, and breathtaking scenery on this 6-hour private tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saiko Bat Cave - The Bat Cave will be open from March 20th to November 30th in 2025 (dates may vary)
    Lake Saiko Bat Cave (西湖コウモリ穴) is the largest of the numerous lava tubes located in the Aokigahara Jukai Forest, southwest of Lake Saiko. It extends over 350 meters, making it the largest lava cave at the base of Mt. Fuji. (Closed during winter…
What's Included
  • Meet up with guide on foot at Kawaguchiko Station
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Aokigahara Jyukai, a primeval forest, emerged 1,200 years ago. It is situated at the base of the volcanic Mt. Fuji. Known as the Sea of Trees, this forest developed on extensive lava flows from Mt. Fuji. The area is lush with trees, moss, and ferns, thriving under the sunlight that highlights the vibrant natural beauty. The breathtaking scenery and…

Location
Kawaguchiko Station
Outside the train ticket gate. Next to the main entrance. **In the event that the bus is full, we kindly ask that you consider taking a taxi. Please be advised that the taxi fare will be your (the guest's) responsibility.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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F3703txmiguelangelm
Apr 24, 2025
Great experience from a more unknown Japan - Excellent availability, friendliness and knowledge to show the visiting areas. We started with Aokigahora, where they showed us the great geological value, fauna, trees, stories related to the forest, etc. We loved the ice cave, very authentic. The food was also a spectacular experience, for the authenticity, indigenousness and quality. In short, we recommend it 100%!
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Ramona_d
Apr 14, 2025
Top 3 highlight of our Japan trip - We were lucky to have Masako as a guide for this tour. Very knowledgeable about the area, and also flexible to adapt the itinerary according to what we prefer, so we got to see all the secret spots without any crowds! Sakura was in full bloom, and it was super relaxing walking around and taking photos without all the TikTokers around 😝 We travelled from Tokyo to Kawaguchi Station on the expressway bus from Shinjuku- easy & cheap. Masako was at the station waiting for us, so we had zero hassle. We opted for the caves, 2 gorgeous Shinto shrines (one of which with a magnificent 1,000+ years old cedar tree) and a 1 hr trek to the Sanko-Dai panoramic platform. The climb is quite steep so make sure you’ve got good walking shoes & you’re in decent shape. This was probably my favorite part of the tour as we got uninterrupted views of Mt Fuji and there was no-one else at all. We finished with a stop at Lake Shoji, with a cute view of Fuji holding the ‘baby’ mountain (this can only be seen from this lake). All in all this tour was perfect - a guide that knows the best spots, crowd-free & flexible (plenty of conbini & bathroom breaks available). Thank you Masako! PS - Kawaguchiko is the site of the famous Lawson/Fuji shot, if you’re that way inclined. And as you may guess, the locals just don’t get the fuss, especially with so many better Fuji views so close by!
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Ruth
Apr 12, 2025
Exploring the Aokigahara NP - Our expert guide May led us to the ice grotto, organized an excellent guided tour with a local expert through the jungle of the Aokigahara NP and visited with us the Nenba Minshuku Village with many traditional Japanese houses. It was a successful excursion where we learned a lot about the region and Japan as a whole. We really appreciated the friendly and helpful nature of May.
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James_w
Mar 10, 2025
Best of the Best - Masako was amazing. You could not have a better guide. Mt Fuji is very scenic and temples were great
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).