Aokigahara Forest

Nice and relaxing walk. The air smells of urine but don’t worry it’s just sulphur from the volcanic deposits 🤣 I was a bit nervous because of its background story but there was nothing creepy. The ice cave was a bit low so be prepared…good to collect helmets from the entrance. Floors to the ice cave and wind cave are slippery, stick to the mats. Successful completed all the hiking routes with a five and nine year old.

This was a magical visit! The forest is mesmerizing, the vegetation is quite unique. It is at the bottom of Fuji mountain, so it frequently snows. There is an amazing serenity as it is deep nature and you only hear birds every so on. I personally don't recommend straying from the paved trails too much as it is very easy to get lost and there is poor connection on site. I had to climb a few hills to get reception, but I was still losing my north. A compass would be a good idea! Don't fully trust the paved path, it becomes overgrown and also flooded due to the snow sometimes. There are wild deers around that may cross your path, which makes the hike even more magical. Get there if you are adventurous enough.

Did anti-clockwise loop trekking(not too deep but just surface of the Aokigahara forest i believe). It really has some place easy lost as path missing & direction confuse but so far manageable although i loop inside for finding correct path almost 10-15min. Most flat road and easy to walk but only some confusion inside the wood. So far very enjoyable route but don't encourage newbie doing it. And doesn't feel very creepy as sunny day but it really almost empty and you walk alone inside the forest. i only saw 3-4 people at the whole trekking in 3hours. p.s. Offline map is must although compass still mess up sometimes & ribbon marks inside the wood cannot 100% trust.

The path is nice and easy to walk. The wind Cave and Ice cave were really nice even tho most of the ice was already melted, yet you could see a lot of ice. And the caves are so cold, you should prepare for that! I believe the density of the trees are much higher deep into the forest.. the path is really fine and regular forest. Kinda wanted to witness the ropes everyone keeps talking about, beside trees you really see nothing. You should stay on the path otherwise you can get lost really easy!

Frightened from online reviews, however we tried. Wonderful forest, only few tourists on the way, silence and best walking in nature. Done from Bat cave up to wind cave (about 2.5km)

Would love to give this place 5 stars but honestly didn’t think that there would be so many people. Probably my lack of using google to show me the surroundings but the forest is close to a small town and many tourists like myself visit. But all in all a beautiful place to visit.( please keep it clean) enjoy the caves and the small things the forest offer

Nestled at the base of Mount Fuji, Aokigahara Forest—often called the “Sea of Trees”—is a place steeped in deep mystery and haunting beauty. While it’s a stunning natural area with dense woods, lava caves, and wildlife, it’s also famously wrapped in chilling myths and legends that have fascinated (and unsettled) visitors for centuries. One is the Yūrei (Ghosts and Spirits): Aokigahara is widely considered one of Japan’s most haunted places. The forest is said to be inhabited by yūrei, restless spirits of those who died tragically or by suicide. Japanese folklore holds that these spirits linger, unable to find peace, making the forest a place where the supernatural feels palpable.

Took a casual wander into Aokigahara — aka “The Forest That Hates Happy Endings.” Instantly, the trees sucked out all my hope and most of my will to Google “fun things to do.” It’s like walking into nature’s silent scream, where even the birds are too scared to chirp. Halfway in, I realized my compass was as useful as a chocolate teapot. Directions? Nah. The forest had other plans: “Get lost, you mortal.” I swear the trees moved just a little bit when I wasn’t looking — like they were playing some twisted game of hide-and-seek with my sanity. Spoiler: I was losing. Then I found shoes. Just… shoes. No owner. No explanation. My brain immediately went into horror movie mode, questioning if the forest doubles as a boot camp for ghostly joggers. I even started talking to the trees. No response yet, but I’m hopeful. By the time I crawled out, I half expected the forest to hand me a bill for emotional trauma. Instead, I got the silent judgment of every plant around. Would I recommend it? If you like your nature trips with a side of existential panic and a dash of “why did I even come here,” then pack your bags. Five stars, because nothing says “thrilling adventure” like nearly losing your mind to some very uncooperative trees.

Five stars? Hell yea. Aokigahara forest, the sea of trees or also known as the Suicide forest is a forest nestled at the base of Mt. Fuji. The scenery remarkable, and the quiet nature of the forest makes it a great place to hike or to enjoy nature. My friends and I originally came here because, yes, we have a morbid sense to our personalities, and also that we just wanted to see the forest itself. It's gained a great deal of fame and so our curiosity led us here. Supposedly, the forest is so dense with trees that not even wind can penetrate it. How true that is, I'm not sure, however, on our visit it was rather still despite being a nice breezy summery day. We ended up entering the forest from scenic caves peppered around the edge of the area. There are also plenty of openings to go hiking and exploring. It's best to keep to the trails they provide and mark otherwise you risk easily getting lost or finding something you don't want to find... or something finding you. On the lighter side of things, the caves inside the forest are geological attractions. They were formed many years ago from lava which made their interiors very interesting to explore and for around ¥300 you can enter them. They are otherworldly cold upon entering. The temperature change is also very drastic by only varying in a step where you might go from 80 degrees outside temp to 20 Fahrenheit (26 to -6 Celsius drop). Anyways, aside from the stories, this forest is beautiful and a lovely place to visit and hike. I believe buses will take you to an area around the forest, I know they will drop off at the caves. Our group decided to rent a car which made for a lot of leisure exploring. Buses also seem to stop running after 5 pm out here but I'm very unsure of the times, so double check. It also is a ways away from Mt. Fuji. So I wouldn't exactly come here to visit Mt. Fuji itself. This is more if you're into woods, lakes, and caves, and the winding mountains of Japan. If you want to know more about it being called the Suicide Forest-- there are some decent documentaries out there, but try to avoid the movie inspired from it. Just a warning, but you do you.

A blessing from Buddha himself to temporarily bring me away from freakishly fast paced Tokyo and place me into such peaceful tranquil beauty! I'm a bit weird and have always had a fascination for the paranormal so I knew this visit was a must. The drive from Tokyo here was probably 1 of the best ventures of my entire life. Arriving here was so rewarding. I felt at ease and ready for some investigative discovery. OBEY the signs to not go off the trail as there are DEADLY sink holes from the Fuji eruption back on the day. You can even feel the softness on the trail and it only gets worse out there in the density. There are also many caves you can explore for only 300 yen! Easily some of the best yen spent on my trip at the Ice Cave. Definitely 1 of the most underrated day trips for tourists in Japan. Enjoy and stay safe!