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Aokigahara Forest grew upon lava spewed from Mt. Fuji in the major eruption from the 9th century. This thriving, dense forest stretches for 30 square kilometers. The porous lava bedrock absorbs sound and adds to the sense of isolation you may feel while trekking through this untamed territory.
Nov 5, 2014 · Aokigahara, unfortunately also known as Japan's “Suicide Forest,” is a dense forest that lies at the base of Mount Fuji. Many urban legends surround this forest, and some believe it to be haunted because of its tragic history as a suicide spot.
Jul 14, 2016 · Discover Aokigahara Forest in Fujinomiya-shi, Japan: A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.
Jan 18, 2017 · A volcanic eruption in 864 created the Aokigahara forest. Ko Sasaki for The New York Times. By Patrick Harrington. Jan. 18, 2017. A thick forest thrives on hardened lava that once flowed down...
Jun 2, 2016 · Aokigahara is a forest that lies at the base of Mount Fuji, less than 100 miles west of Tokyo. Locally, it is also known under the name of Jukai ("Sea of Trees") because of its very high density of trees. Outside of Japan it might be better known as "the perfect place to die" or "the suicide forest".
The Aokigahara Forest is located to the north of Mount Fuji, which grew over the lava bedrock following the volcano's last major eruption in the 9th century. The dense forest is known as the "Sea of Trees" given the quiet and sparse territory found here. A number of caves, like the Narusawa Ice Cave and Fugaku Wind Cave, can also be found here.
The Aokigahara Jukai, which extends to the northwestern foot of Mt. Fuji, has a unique appearance as a forest formed on the lava flow of Mt. Fuji, and is a world-class natural environment where you can meet a variety of animals and plants.
