Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest

Name: Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest
Price: 8000 JPY
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (251 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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

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