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Jun 13, 2018 · If Aokigahara Forest isn't on your must-visit list, we've rounded up 33 things to know about Japan's Suicide Forest, from the tragic to the downright terrifying. So read on, and feel those goosebumps rise.
Jun 7, 2023 · Some visitors have chosen Japan’s Aokigahara, or ‘suicide forest,’ as the setting for their final moments—walking in with no intention of ever walking out.
Unspoiled expanses and wildlife in a forest on volcanic rock. 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.
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.
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."
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.
