Japan Midokoro / Yamanashi Prefecture / Fujikawaguchiko / Aokigahara
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Aokigahara
- Nearest stationIchinose Station 14.3 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Natural Monument
Aokigahara (青木ヶ原, 'Aucuba Tree Meadow'), also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai), is a forest on the northwestern flank of Mount Fuji on the island of Honshu in Japan, thriving on 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of hardened lava laid down by the last major eruption of Mount Fuji in 864 AD. The western edge of Aokigahara, where there are several caves that fill with ice in winter, is a popular destination for tourists and school trips. Parts of Aokigahara are very dense, and the porous lava rock absorbs sound, contributing to a sense of solitude that some visitors attribute to the forest.
From the Wikipedia article “Aokigahara” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Aokigahara. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ichinose Station, 14.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Natural Monument |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Aokigahara?
- Ichinose Station. It is 14.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Aokigahara a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Natural Monument.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Fugaku Wind Cave: Kounoichi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mount Fuji Primeval Forest: Alpsdake (CC BY-SA 4.0), Narusawa Ice Cave: Kounoichi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Lake Shōji: hogeasdf (CC BY 2.0), Lake Sai Bat Cave: Sakaori (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shoji-no-Osugi: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0)
