Aokigahara Forest Tours and Tickets

Tours of Aokigahara Forest typically follow walking trails through the dense Sea of Trees forest. Some tours visit the ice caves, natural lava caves containing ice formations, or bat caves. Many tours combine a visit to Aokigahara Forest with other Mt. Fuji area sights, including the mountain itself.

The months of spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) are the best months to visit Aokigahara Forest. Like in much of Japan, this is when the weather is mild-to-warm but not hot or wet. However, you can visit the forest at any time of year if you’re prepared for the conditions.

Tours of Aokigahara Forest typically last between a half day and a full day. Tours of specific forest attractions, such as the ice caves, may be as short as three hours. Tours that include the forest and other sights in the Fuji area often last a full day.

Yes, if you want to take a guided tour in Aokigahara Forest, book in advance. You can visit the forest independently at any time without booking, but there are no facilities at the forest—such as an entrance desk—to book a tour after you’ve arrived, as this is a natural area.

The best time of day to visit Aokigahara Forest is in the day, especially in the morning. Guided tours only operate in the daytime. Because this is a very dense forest, and there’s a real risk of getting lost, it’s not advisable to visit overnight. Camping isn’t allowed.

Aokigahara Forest, also known as the Sea of Trees, covers approximately 14 square miles (35 square kilometers) at the northwest base of Mount Fuji in Japan. Its dense vegetation and unique terrain have made it a famous and somewhat mysterious natural attraction.