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After walking about 15 min., we got to the Fuji Wind Cave (Fuji Fuketsu). This is the stone marker for it. 16 viewsThere's no "wind" in the cave. It's just a name. 富士風穴 (ふじふうけつ)
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Fuji Wind Cave first appears to be a big hole in the ground. It's a lava tube. You need a permit to enter. That's why having a licensed guide is good.16 views
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Narusawa is a village near Mt. Fuji and part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. At the Narusawa Michinoeki Road Station, there are nice views of Mt. Fuji.16 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn.16 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with momiji maple leaves.16 views
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Remains from a commercial activity.15 views
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The helmet headlight was essential to see where we walked on craggy rocks and ice. 15 viewsWhen we all gathered here at the end of the lava tube, our guide told us to turn off our headlights to see how dark it was. Yes, it was pitch black. Our ears then concentrated on the water drops falling from the ceiling. Great place to meditate. The temperature was near freezing, but we had enough clothing. I wanted to ask the guide what would happen if there were a big earthquake while we were inside. But I refrained from doing so because I didn't want to alarm the others...
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This part of the cave had ice all over the bottom.15 views
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Forest of Japanese beech trees nicknamed "Climax Forest." ブナ林15 views
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Our guide gave us overalls, a helmet with headlight, and rubber gloves for this excursion. The cave entrance is narrow, steep, and dark. 14 viewsBut once inside, you can walk upright most of the way. This lava tube is about 230 meters long, 5 to 10 meters wide, 5 meters high (except for the small entrance). Advance permission is required from the local Board of Education to enter.
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Getting out.14 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves.14 views
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Inside Houtou Fudo Kitamoto Branch restaurant (ほうとう不動).14 views
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Despite its reputation, Aokigahara Forest didn't look or feel spooky or scary at all. It looked like any other forest in Japan. 13 viewsThere are distinct trails and signs to follow. It's possible to get dangerously lost if you stray too far (more than 200 meters) from the trails. The forest has multiple trail entrances, and I was told a few of them have signs trying to discourage suicide.
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Aokigahara Forest is on a large lava flow of Mt. Fuji, so the ground is solid lava rock. 13 views
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There are many lava tubes around Mt. Fuji. 13 viewsThis one is less touristy, and not to be confused with the more touristy ones called Fugaku Wind Cave (富岳風穴) and Narusawa Ice Cave (鳴沢氷穴) near Lake Saiko.
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After the lava tube, we hiked further and came to a nice forest of Japanese beech trees nicknamed "Climax Forest." ブナ林13 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves.13 views
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Mt. Fuji in Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.13 views
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Imagine living in a town with a view like this. This is Fuji-Kawaguchiko town near Lake Kawaguchi.13 views
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Restaurant where we had lunch. The building was designed to look like clouds or snow on Mt. Fuji. Houtou Fudo Kitamoto Branch (ほうとう不動) near Lake Kawaguchi.13 views
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Strolling along the lake is pleasant for tourists.13 views
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Evening view of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji from a hillside hotel.13 views
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Mt. Fuji at sunset in autumn.11 views
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