Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English speaking guide
Pick-up service and drop-off service (Kawaguchiko station, Hotel around Lake Kawaguchiko)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/guide (Local professional guide)
Exploration Equipment (a helmet / an overall / gloves / a headlight)
Accommodation Fee
Transportation Fee so far
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest
Option 1: Tour at morning.
Pickup included
Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very cool experience!
Beatriz B,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The other people that registered didn't show up so I ended up having a private tour. The guide was really nice, polite and funny. It was a very cool experience. The cave is in the forest which is also a beautiful scenario and the experience of going in was incredible!
Had an Amazing time with Takashi!
Kyle V,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takashi was an excellent and friendly guide. From the moment we met him at the train station he was very hospitable and accommodating. My girlfriend and I were the only ones on the tour and we were really taken care of. Takashi provides almost everything you'll need for the hike and cave. He carefully explains all of the different flora and fauna of the forest while you hike. He really made the two of us feel at peace. And his oranges Are really good too!
The guide was incredible....
Richard C,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was incredible. It helped he had lived in Australia so we could have a good chat but he was so knowledgeable on not just the cave but also the forest and everything in it. We finished early and he took me on a scenic drive back past Lake Kawaguchiko with more little bits of information and history that made the drive memorable. Highly recommended.
Great day, great guide.
Craig A,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tada our tour guide was just fabulous. Very informative and funny, kept us amused the entire time. From the walk through the forest to the walk through the cave, we enjoyed the day thoroughly. Highly recommended.
The guide knows what he is doing.
Ross K,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent, Toshi definitely love what he does, it seems he owns the forest and the cave due to his knowledge familiarity and passion to this place. I thought I would get caught in the deep vibes of the forest but just the oposite, everyone was laughing and having good time, and the cave is amazing!!!
A very nice experience
bastien g,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very pleasant gentleman, who has a very rich English. He was always very friendly. He brought us several anecdotes about the place is the forest in general. Thank you again.
We had a fantastic time...
Caroline P,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time on our tour and highly recommend this beautiful and informative experience for anyone traveling to the forest!
The experience was...
Pooja V,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing! Tada was a fun and a very knowledgeable person. Watching him navigate and explain everything about the forest was a pleasure to watch and experience! This is a must do!
Really interesting and...
Alexander R,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting and unique experience. Well worth going if you’ve got the time. Communication, transport and location were all amazing.
Cool experience....
Linda C,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Cool experience. It's in old volcanic lava tubes. We had a nice walk through the magnetic forest to get there. The forest is spectacular Our guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out lots of interesting things. We had great views of Mount Fuji at the start of the trip
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